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Omaha Small Business Hosts Rep. Don Bacon
Omaha, NE (August 22, 2023): Today, Omaha-based small business eCreamery, a local ice cream shop that makes and ships custom, individualized pints nationwide, hosted Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) at their warehouse and distribution center. Rep. Bacon toured the eCreamery facility and learned about the digital tools that co-founders Abby Jordan and Becky App use to…
Amazon Experts Share Experience with Online Marketplace Ahead of FTC Lawsuit
Washington, DC (August 21, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, today hosted a press conference with three small business leaders with insights and experience selling on Amazon ahead of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) expected lawsuit to break up the online marketplace. “I work with multiple clients who have…
Breaking Prime: How the FTC Could Harm Millions of Small Sellers
Selling on Amazon has proven to be a game changer for small businesses, providing them access to a global audience and the opportunity to thrive in the e-commerce industry. Close to 90% of Amazon Prime members say they like what they’re getting, and this satisfaction translates to increased visibility and sales for small sellers, giving…
Small Business Marketing Experts Applaud District Court’s Dismissal of State AGs Lawsuit Against Google
Washington, DC (August 4, 2023): Several small business marketing experts and the Connected Commerce Council (3C), an advocacy organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, applauded U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Amit Mehta’s dismissal of several state Attorneys General (AG) lawsuit, led by Colorado, against Google’s Search products. The AGs argued that…
AI: The New Frontier for Small Businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be all over the news these days. Since the arrival of ChatGPT, more and more companies are touting the use of AI. With this increase in attention to AI, there have also been some concerns from policymakers, advocates, and others around job displacement, disinformation, and data security. While skepticism of…
Logic Products expands its line of all-natural products into new markets
Her local elementary school in New York City was experiencing a lice outbreak, but the shampoos the school was using to treat the lice contained harmful chemicals,
3C Webinar Top 10 Q&As
As part of the #SummerofSmallBizAdvocacy, hundreds of small business leaders attended our webinar on “Unleashing the Power of Advocacy for Your Small Business.” The webinar featured an esteemed panel of small business owners from the 3C Community who passionately shared their perspectives about the importance of advocacy and encouraged others to get involved. Click here…
Another Voice: Rush to regulate digital ads will undermine small businesses
Lawmakers in Washington and agency heads like the FTC’s Lina Khan speak of targeted advertising supported by data sharing as if it were a scourge that should be regulated out of existence.
New Study: More Than 2.5 Million California Small Businesses Sell Online
Washington, DC (July 17, 2023): Today, the Connected Commerce Council (3C) released a new study showing that more than 2.5 million California small businesses (roughly 60% of the state’s small businesses) sell products online. The survey of 1,500 California-based small businesses conducted by the Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) highlights the importance of e-commerce to the…
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