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Apple releases iOS 20 on October 6, bringing faster Tap to Pay and deeper Business Connect syncing. Miami small business owners should prepare now to avoid checkout and communication disruptions.

Intuit’s QuickBooks Connect conference is heading to the Miami Beach Convention Center this October, bringing hands-on workshops on AI accounting, payroll, and cash flow tools. Early-bird tickets are still available at a discount — here is what Miami small business owners need to know.

Meta has officially rolled out AI-powered chat tools for WhatsApp Business across the United States. For Miami small business owners, this means a 24/7 assistant that answers customers, shares menus, and books appointments — all inside an app your community already uses.

Microsoft just added a free bookkeeping assistant to Microsoft 365 Business plans, and it is already rolling out to users. Miami small business owners who use Outlook and Excel could save hours every week starting now.

Google just launched a free AI-powered website builder built directly into your Google Business Profile. Miami small business owners can activate it in minutes — no tech skills needed.

OpenAI is launching a Business Starter plan on October 1, 2026, giving small teams of up to 10 users access to ChatGPT at a flat $25 per month. Miami small business owners can use it to draft content, handle customer emails, and automate simple tasks without breaking the budget.

Meta just added a free AI assistant to WhatsApp Business that answers customers, shows products, and takes payments automatically. Miami small businesses with Spanish-speaking customers have a lot to gain from this update.

Microsoft launched a lower-cost AI tier for businesses with fewer than 25 employees, starting at just $20 a month. Miami business owners already using Outlook or Teams can now access AI tools without a big price tag.

Google updated its Performance Max campaigns to use Gemini AI, making it simpler than ever for small business owners to run effective ads without technical know-how. Miami businesses can access the upgrade directly through their existing Google Ads accounts.

TikTok for Business is hosting a free in-person workshop in Miami on September 25, 2026, showing small business owners how to create video ads using AI — no production budget required. Learn how this hands-on event could help your shop, salon, or restaurant reach more local customers.