A bipartisan proposal by Sens. Steve Daines and Cory Booker would make $50 billion in grants available for the smallest businesses and nonprofits. Lawmakers negotiating the next small-business…
U.S. e-commerce adopts a social network strategy from China
Verishop, the luxury e-commerce site created by former Snapchat Chief Business Officer Imran Khan, expects to sell $50 million of gross merchandise volume in 2020…
Don’t let Josh Hawley kill online reviews and my small business for his political gain
A few years ago, I started a small vegan business in Kansas City by doing pop-up booths at festivals. Our customers loved us and told all their digital friends, and soon…
Appreciation for small businesses drives entrepreneur’s mission in a world of “forced digitization”
Jake Ward started Connected Commerce Council (3C) in 2019 to help small businesses, promoting access to and adoption of digital technologies and tools. His timing could not…
Trump signs extension of PPP small business coronavirus relief fund
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed into law a temporary extension of a subsidy program for small businesses battered by the coronavirus. The legislation extends the June 30…
Illinois opening more centers to support small businesses suffering from COVID-19 aftermath
Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses. The Small Business Development Centers set to launch in July or already opened…