Seattle, WA (May 21, 2024): Three Washington small business owners today held a press conference to voice concerns about the American Privacy Rights Act’s (APRA’s) harmful impacts on small businesses. The bill, co-authored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is scheduled for a May 23 hearing and vote in the…
In 2006, after 31 years of research and collaboration with holistic health experts and practitioners, I decided to invest in my own holistic wellness practice in Sacramento. It’s been incredibly rewarding to improve lives. I love what I do, and I’m grateful to be a leader in our small-business community.
Michael Gaffney, president of Richmond, Maine-based Seawicks Candle Company, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Elizabeth Raley, owner of Savannah, GA-based Elope to Savannah, recently met with officials from Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in her business.
In today’s digital-first world, a strong online presence is crucial for small business survival. Online search engines and customer reviews help consumers find top-rated cafes, hotels, and other local shops in local communities. Customer endorsements on online platforms play a pivotal role in decision-making for consumers – whether they’re choosing a coffee shop to work…
Andrea Ramker, vice president of business development for Waverly-based Rada Cutlery, met on May 2 with Sen. Chuck Grassley and Tresa Joseph, Senior Policy Advisor at the White House National Economic Council (NEC), to explain the vital role digital tools play in Rada’s business.
[Note: This opinion piece was initially published by the Butler Eagle on May 2, 2024.] I’m a small-business owner who employs 40 people in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, policymakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., are considering new regulations that would seriously disrupt my business. Here’s the back story. In 2014, I started a home decor business, Sweet…
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan loves to talk about how the federal government is taking on big bad retailer Amazon, which she says is engaging in anticompetitive trickery to maintain monopoly power. The tale of Amazon’s badness is one Khan has been peddling for nearly a decade. It’s also the basis for the…