Lexington, SC Shennice Cleckley started her entrepreneurial journey in 2003 when she opened a bakery in Lexington, SC. She learned so much from starting her own business that she decided to help others do the same. In 2018, she founded Smart Cookie Coaching, a results-driven coaching service that equips small business owners with the tools…
In my experience as an online seller, Amazon isn’t anti-competitive – it’s best-in-class. It lets small businesses target specific markets and deliver impeccable service with lean budgets.
Henderson, NV Britta Carlson-Sessums of Henderson, NV, elevates homes by giving new life to old furniture. She has been sewing for over 35 years and used it as an outlet to offset her high-stress finance job. In 2013, she turned her hobby into a full-time career and created Britta Leigh Designs, a family-owned and operated…
Edgecomb, ME Inspired by his cottage in Edgecomb, ME, Michael Gaffney created Seawicks Candle Company to encapsulate everything he loves about New England summers. With fragrances from strawberry picking to salty seas, Seawicks’ hand-poured soy wax candles can transport anyone to summer on Maine’s coast. Michael began by selling his candles in a small storefront…
2023 was a landmark year for small businesses. Across the country, small business leaders made their voices heard – weighing in on important policy issues in Washington, DC and in state capitals. As we look ahead to what’s in store for 2024, we wanted to share some updates on issues impacting small businesses and how…
Amazon’s battle against the FTC’s bogus lawsuit continued with the online retailer and marketplace asking the court to throw out the suit because it lacked the legal grounds to go to trial. Small sellers across the country criticized the FTC for not understanding how Amazon, e-commerce, or running a business works, and shared concerns over…
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and experts predict shoppers will spend more than $220 billion shopping online between November 1 and December 31. Holiday shopping is critical for small businesses, as 75% of small sellers rely on holiday sales to reach their annual goals. With so much at stake for small sellers,…
There’s never been a better time for modern women to start their own businesses. Whether they have families to look after or no background in business, selling online makes it easier than ever for women to ditch their 9-5s