Google Nano Banana & Veo 3: AI Images and Video for SMBs

Jeremy Ryan
Sep 4
3 min read

Updated: Sep 9

AI may not always be funny (sorry, Nano Banana joke), but it’s definitely useful. In this week’s episode of Polarity’s AI for Small Business, Jeremy and Jim dive into Google’s two newest AI releases: Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) and Veo 3 video generation. These tools are reshaping how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can produce consistent, professional-grade visuals—without the studio costs.

Whether you run a bakery, fashion boutique, or service company, you’ll see how these models make it possible to:

Generate branded images that stay consistent across campaigns
Test short-form video content without expensive production
Use predictive AI to forecast inventory costs and opportunities

Key Takeaways

Nano Banana = Gemini 2.5 Flash Image: Seamless image edits, character consistency, and easy branding tools for SMBs.
Veo 3 video access: Free trials let SMBs create 8-second AI video clips to test content strategies.
Predictive AI helps with supply chain: Small businesses can use AI to forecast costs and stock smartly (e.g., tariffs, ingredient spikes).
Transparent pricing: Easy-to-predict costs make Google AI tools approachable for SMB budgets.

Google’s Nano Banana: More Than a Funny Name

Nano Banana may sound like a ska band (Jeremy’s words, not ours), but it’s actually Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, Google’s newest AI image model.

Why SMBs should care:

Consistency matters: Generate a fashion model, then swap bags, outfits, or products while keeping the person identical (no uncanny AI glitches).
API-ready: Integrate directly with websites to dynamically render product images (e.g., same handbag in red, blue, yellow).
Cost control: Clear, predictable pricing through Google Cloud products means no surprise bills.

Veo 3: AI Video Made Simple

Veo 3 is Google’s answer to OpenAI’s Sora—fast video generation from a text prompt. Upload a photo, write a description, and get an 8-second video with character continuity.

Example from Jeremy: He uploaded a WWII photo of his grandfather and generated an astonishingly accurate video (minus some extra missile turrets). Lesson? Amazing visuals, with a side of AI hallucinations.

For SMBs, this means:

Test marketing clips before committing to production
Stitch AI-generated segments into ads or social reels
Stay agile with video content trends

Predictive AI: Small Biz Supply Chain Strategy

Mark Cuban’s tariff commentary sparked a broader discussion: small businesses can now use AI to act like the big guys.

Instead of “just-in-time” ordering, AI tools can forecast demand and costs:

Spot trends (like matcha or “Dubai chocolate” spikes)
Pre-buy inventory before price surges
Turn tariff risks into margin opportunities

This isn’t theory—Jeremy and Jim walk through how SMBs can treat supply like an investment strategy, powered by AI forecasting.

Transcript Highlights

“AI is never funny… but Nano Banana might be memorable.” (at 00:39)
“Upload a photo, give it a prompt, it’ll create a whole video… you can then prompt it a second time, and those characters will continue.” (at 02:25)
“Instead of generating your own product placement, you can now do it in a much more automated way.” (at 12:13)

FAQs

What is Google’s Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is the nickname for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, Google’s AI image model that enables seamless edits, image fusion, and consistent characters across visuals.

How is Veo 3 different from other AI video tools?

It allows for character continuity across clips, turning multiple AI-generated segments into longer, cohesive stories.

Can small businesses really afford these tools?

Yes. Google’s transparent pricing model lets SMBs predict monthly AI image or video generation costs.

Are there risks?

Yes—deepfakes and misuse are concerns. Google includes SynthID watermarking, but human oversight remains key.

What’s the biggest benefit for SMBs?

Cost-effective, consistent branding—once reserved for enterprises—now fits into small business marketing strategies.