Congress must stop anti-tech legislation that will hurt small businesses
After years of digital advertising success, I’m perplexed that some in Congress are trying to pass the American Innovation and Choice Online Act…
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Why Aren’t Policymakers Listening to Small Businesses on Anti-Tech Legislation?
Over the past two years, there has been a forceful effort by a coalition of unusual parties that have been working to completely rewrite America’s antitrust laws and upend the digital economy, hurting small businesses in the process. Progressive members of Congress seem hellbent on punishing success, conservatives claiming private entities that remove hateful or…
Letter to the Editor: American Innovation and Choice Online Act
I own a small business that sells chamoy (traditional Mexican candy that is sweet and a little spicy) online. This isn’t my first business, but it is by far my most…
Creating 21st Century Careers in Appalachian Kentucky
Payton May helped found Bit Source to give coal industry workers the opportunity to learn and transition into software development professionals as Appalachian Kentucky’s mining industry faced economic collapse. As Bit Source’s team of former coal miners learned how to code and develop websites and apps for their clients, the company was able to attract…
Creating New Black History Using Digital Tools
A few years ago, sparked by her mom’s ALS diagnosis, Renee King set out to change the world by building an artificial intelligence platform that would help improve disabled people’s quality of life. While she still believes the idea was solid, it failed when she couldn’t secure funding. This experience inspired Renee to find another…
Why Mark Zuckerberg is talking so much about Meta’s Whatsapp for business
WhatsApp is already widely popular with U.S. consumers. Now Meta Platforms is turning more attention to building its small business base.
Anti-Tech Legislation Could Be Devastating to Rural Businesses
The internet has undoubtedly changed how small businesses reach customers and sell goods. No longer limited to the…
Using Digital Tools To Protect Our Environment
SaLisa Berrien, Founder and CEO of COI Energy, a startup that helps businesses eliminate energy waste and save lots of money in doing so. Businesses use their app platform to communicate with utility companies and other businesses about available capacity they have to offer to cut down on energy waste. When businesses act on their…