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Happy Tuesday. The platforms had a busy week again, which is a nice way of saying they moved some things around without asking anyone's permission. Here's what's actually worth your three minutes.
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The Front Table
TikTok Shop shortens seller payout windows
Standard payouts moved from a 10-day hold to 5 days for sellers in good standing, effective this week. If that cash usually goes straight into your next inventory order, it's worth checking your dashboard for eligibility today.
Google Business Profile adds a native "Deals" tab
Google quietly rolled a dedicated deals and promotions tab into Business Profiles, retail and food service first. It's not everywhere yet, but if you see it, it's a free spot for time-limited offers in local search and Maps, no ad spend required.
Everyone's "yapping" now, and it's oddly good marketing
The biggest content trend on Instagram and TikTok right now isn't a fancy edit, it's just talking straight to your phone, unscripted. For small business owners, that's good news, no production budget required, and audiences increasingly trust the rough cut over the polished pitch.
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Good to Great, by Jim Collins
An oldie but a goodie, worth the reread when everything else feels like it's moving at AI speed.
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