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Maine privacy proposal could snuff out our candle business

Thirteen years ago, my wife and I started making candles in an old boathouse on our property in Edgecomb. We started selling hand-poured soy wax candles that we scented and packaged to evoke our favorite place in the world: the Maine coast. Today, we supply L.L. Bean, Holy Donut, Bixby Bars and Whole Foods, and…

New Study Finds Small Business Leaders Eager to Add Artificial Intelligence Tools to Their Digital Tool-Kits

WASHINGTON (March 13, 2024) – A new study from the Connected Commerce Council (3C) found that small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ensure their businesses’ productivity and growth. The study also found that SMB leaders regard privacy, trust, and safety as top priorities when it comes to…

Op-Ed: The New York Privacy Act would put the squeeze on my smoothie shop

One day in 2015, my corporate job was eliminated. I’d worked hard for over 30 years, and suddenly I didn’t…

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…

As a small business owner in Tennessee, Amazon’s model is a boon, not a bane

In my experience as an online seller, Amazon isn’t anti-competitive – it’s best-in-class. It lets small businesses target specific markets and deliver impeccable service with lean budgets.

Digital Tools Transform a Hobby into a Thriving Handcrafted Home Decor Business

Henderson, NV Britta Carlson-Sessums of Henderson, NV, elevates homes by giving new life to old furniture. She has been sewing for over 35 years and used it as an outlet to offset her high-stress finance job. In 2013, she turned her hobby into a full-time career and created Britta Leigh Designs, a family-owned and operated…

Experience Summer in New England with Seawicks Candle Company

Edgecomb, ME Inspired by his cottage in Edgecomb, ME, Michael Gaffney created Seawicks Candle Company to encapsulate everything he loves about New England summers. With fragrances from strawberry picking to salty seas, Seawicks’ hand-poured soy wax candles can transport anyone to summer on Maine’s coast. Michael began by selling his candles in a small storefront…

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…

Amazon Asks Judge to Dismiss Bogus FTC Lawsuit

Amazon’s battle against the FTC’s bogus lawsuit continued with the online retailer and marketplace asking the court to throw out the suit because it lacked the legal grounds to go to trial. Small sellers across the country criticized the FTC for not understanding how Amazon, e-commerce, or running a business works, and shared concerns over…

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