Artificial Intelligence

AI for Small Businesses: Insights and Policy Implications from 3C Roundtable
In recent years, the adoption of digital tools among small businesses has surged, with a notable increase in the integration of AI-powered tools. According to new 3C research, 64% of small businesses are already using AI for their business or have imminent plans to do so. The top reasons these businesses use or plan to…

Small Business Advocates in Action
Across the country, small business leaders have stood up, taken action, and made their voices heard on critical public policy issues that directly impact American small businesses. It’s inspiring to see these small businesses come together and share their stories, making a significant difference in the policy landscape. From voicing concerns about new regulations impacting…

Recapping 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024
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…

Five Tips to Help Small Businesses Maximize Holiday Sales
The holiday season is a crucial time for small businesses, and leveraging digital tools and technology can significantly enhance their operations and customer engagement. The Connected Commerce Council (3C) released five tips to help small businesses prepare for the busy 2023 holiday season and maximize their sales. 3C’s five tips for a successful holiday season:…

AI: Empowering Small Business Voices
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is spurring innovation across industries and is changing how companies operate, offering significant benefits to small businesses, including improved operational efficiency and cost savings. With rapid AI development and the ongoing call for regulating the technology, it is critical that policymakers prioritize the interests of small businesses. If policymakers overregulate AI, it…

The Balancing Act: Intelligent Policy Design for Intelligently-Driven Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous term in our rapidly evolving digital era, driving transformative changes across nearly all industries. Among its numerous applications, AI has emerged as a game-changer for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), offering them transformative productivity hacks and leveling the playing field against larger competitors. However, with policymakers now charged…
