Online marketplaces boost small businesses. Congress wants to overregulate them
Our economy is struggling to recover from the pandemic. Companies are understaffed, and the cost of doing business is rising…
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Think Tank Says House Judiciary “Big Tech” Legislation Misfires and Hits Small Business
Washington, DC (Aug. 11): A just-published think tank analysis of anti-Big Tech legislation concludes the House Judiciary Committee’s recently approved package of bills will cause havoc and collateral damage on small businesses. The report gives a C-minus grade to the “populist antitrust” theories reflected in the House legislation, which aims to rewrite the rules of…
Senator Jeff Brandes and Florida Business Leaders Discuss State’s Growing Tech Industry and How Digital Tools Aid Economic Growth
Tallahassee, Fla. (August 10, 2021)— Senator Jeff Brandes today joined Florida business leaders to discuss the impact of Florida’s growing tech industry and how digital tools help small businesses thrive after the pandemic. The virtual event, “How Technology Fuels Florida’s Growth,” was hosted by Jake Ward, president of the Connected Commerce Council, a non-profit organization…
Small Business Profile: Peninsula Party Rentals
As Feliciano Zavala writes in the San Francisco Chronicle, he is amazed that his Palo Alto-based party rental business is going so strong nearly a year after COVID-19 almost knocked it out. Following a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and loan and a revised focus on smaller events, Peninsula Party Rentals is finally getting back to…
Antitrust: When You Change the Model, You Change the Math for American Small Businesses
American small businesses should be deeply concerned about Congress’ desire to dramatically alter the rules regarding e-commerce. While Rep. Cicilline and his Judiciary Committee colleagues contend they are trying to “restore a competitive marketplace, enhance innovation, and protect our democracy,” their real goal is to punish America’s leading tech companies for their success based on…
NYC Data Sharing Legislation is a Big Risk for Small Restaurants
June 23, 2021 (WASHINGTON): In response to the New York City Council’s announced intention to pass Int. 2311 – Personal Data on orders placed through third-party food delivery services – tomorrow, Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward released the following statement. “Int. 2311 is a terrible idea executed poorly. American small business owners know…
Introducing: 3C’s Digitally Driven Assessment Tool
At 3C, we understand the valuable role digital tools play in acting as a lifeline to small businesses everywhere. Throughout the course of the pandemic, we’ve realized these tools served as a Digital Safety Net – and as the country emerges from COVID-19, businesses everywhere are relying on online tools and services to recover, grow and…
Honey shop: ‘hobby got out of hand’
What started as a hobby twenty years ago has grown into a full-fledged company since corona. Ahmet Taskan runs the Honingwinkel webshop with his family. Ecommerce News spoke to him about the growth of the family business.