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3C Insider: Digital Tools Help Hispanic Small Businesses Grow and Thrive
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month, and 3C has a simple message for policymakers: aim to make it easier, not harder, for Hispanic entrepreneurs to use affordable digital tools to run and grow their businesses. Digital tools are the key to success for many Hispanic small businesses, and policymakers should support programs and policies that ensure…
3C Insider: Congress Is Back—Here’s What You Need to Know
Congress is back following its August break. Before leaving last month, they passed a major piece of legislation and are working on several more bills that small businesses should keep an eye on. Here’s what you need to know: Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) While there were several vital provisions in this bill that passed last month, it’s…
3C Insider: Congress Is Giving Us an Opportunity—Let’s Use It
“America’s small businesses can’t catch a break.” That’s how The New York Times recently put it. After two years of managing lockdowns, restrictions, and the hangover effects of COVID-19, small businesses still face serious challenges—from rising inflation to higher borrowing costs to seemingly never-ending supply chain and labor force issues. Thankfully, digital tools are helping…
Small Seller Stories: Learning from Experiences on Capitol Hill
On January 21, 2022, Amazon sellers convened to discuss harmful legislation being considered by Congress that could impact their business and the importance of sellers engaging with legislators on this issue to make their voice heard. The discussion was moderated by Rob Retzlaff, Executive Director of the Connected Commerce Council.
New Study: Digital Tools Empower Hispanic-Led Small Businesses and Drive Growth
February 1, 2022 (Washington, DC): A new survey from the Connected Commerce Council (3C) shows that digital tools continue to empower Hispanic small business owners and decision-makers (SMBs) to expand their business and drive growth. 85% of Hispanic-led businesses use digital tools as important parts of their business operations and 85% found a noticeable impact…
New Study: Digital Tools Empower Black-Led Small Businesses and Drive Growth
February 1, 2022 (Washington, DC): A new survey from the Connected Commerce Council (3C) shows that digital tools continue to empower Black small business owners and decision-makers (SMBs) to expand their business and drive growth. 85% of Black-led businesses use digital tools as important parts of their business operations, 80% view using digital tools to…
Protect American Small Businesses
Digital platforms are facing a crisis – and so are small businesses. It’s time to tell lawmakers: don’t hurt small businesses that rely on digital tools. We are small businesses – local stores, contractors, professional services firms, home-based businesses, and startups. We write to urge you to oppose anti-competitive legislation that could cause our country’s…
Millions of Small Businesses Are at Risk
Recent legislation introduced in the House of Representatives would threaten the digital safety net that helped save millions of small businesses during the pandemic. American small businesses are waiting for Congress to take action and fill the gap in PPP loan funding, to support their recovery, to speak to their issues. Tell Congress to support…
Statement from 3C President Jake Ward Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Hearings
Washington, DC (Feb. 24) — Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward made the following statement before Thursday’s House Judiciary Committee antitrust hearing. “Tomorrow, the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee will launch another series of hearings about Competition, Online Gatekeepers, and Barriers to Entry. This is an utter waste of time. “At this moment, millions…
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