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Digital Marketplaces Step Up For Small Businesses During COVID-19
Coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on small businesses worldwide. As state officials issue emergency “non-essential business” closures to contain the pandemic, many small business owners have needed to adapt to online-only offerings or else shutter completely. Online platforms are now becoming consumers’ primary point of purchase – and thankfully, digital marketplaces are doing their part…
Coronavirus Resources & Guidance For Small Businesses
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, small businesses are taking the brunt of the economic hit, with some owners losing thousands – and even hundreds of thousands – of dollars a month in revenue. Thankfully, the government and other organizations are quickly pulling together resources to help small businesses find relief. In addition to those provided in…
3C’s Charleston Roundtable: Sharing #SmallBiz concerns and digital solutions
On March 10th, we hosted our largest small business roundtable event to date in Charleston, South Carolina. Business owners from across the region joined representatives from Rep. Joe Cunningham’s office and the local SBA office for a discussion on various small business issues hosted at the COMMUNITY, a female-founded retail collective and community workshop. The…
Coronavirus: What small businesses can do to prepare
The spread of coronavirus has understandably left many on edge—and many small business owners wondering what, if anything, they should be doing. What can they do to prepare? What should they do to respond to employee concerns today? What will they need to keep in mind if the virus spreads to their own place of…
3C’s Ohio Roundtable: Serving Up Small Biz Success
Our latest roundtable event was full of Ohio spirit: the offices of Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Rob Portman, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Attorney General Dave Yost, Gov. Mike DeWine, and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted joined a dozen local small businesses to discuss the importance of digital tools in building small businesses’ success. Even the venue had…
Digital Marketplaces Lend Visibility To Diverse Small Business Sellers
Digital marketplaces offer small businesses the leverage they need to expand and reach new customers. Half of the items sold on Amazon worldwide are from more than 1.9 million small-and medium-sized businesses. In 2018, these businesses generated more than $160 billion in revenue, resulting in an average annual revenue of $90,000 per business. But the…
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses’ Success Stories (Part II)
Earlier this month, we highlighted three Black-owned businesses that break barriers every day. When Black-owned businesses succeed, our economy succeeds. In the second part of our Black History Month celebration, we’re telling more of our members’ success stories and encouraging policymakers to continue to support the digital tools that help them thrive. Kettlebell Kings – Austin,…
Why Congress Should Sweep Small Biz Off Its Feet – Not Under The Rug
Valentine’s Day is the time for celebrating special connections – or in the case of small businesses, connectivity. Digitally-enabled small businesses perform better in a competitive landscape. But this year, Congress is acting like a particularly bad date: making plans without them and throwing out empty promises to put small businesses first. To give lawmakers…
