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OPINION: Anti-trust bill will hurt small businesses, disrupt commerce
Congress is currently debating the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), an antitrust proposal with very good intentions that was designed to protect consumers. Unfortunately, the broad scope of this measure could...
Sheffie Robinson: Are lawmakers in Congress trying to hurt Florida’s small businesses?
I hope Congress stops and thinks carefully before passing laws that could do more harm than good. I am a self-taught software engineer and serial entrepreneur who loves helping people move up in the world. One of the most...
Can Small Business Save Us?
When Ann Cantrell realized a pandemic had descended upon New York City in March of 2020, the prompt that led her to shut down her iconic Brooklyn shop, Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store didn’t come from a daily Mayor…
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act Manager’s Amendment Doesn’t Really Fix the Bill’s Problems
Since introducing the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, proponents have maintained that the bill would not impact consumer products. Senator Chuck Grassley, who cosponsored the bill, argued,
Congress: Support Digital Platforms That Support Texas Small Businesses
When we started our specialty fitness company, we knew digital technology would be important and social media would help us build a community. Thank goodness our plan worked, because COVID-19 slammed so many...
The Connected Commerce Council Stands With Florida Small Businesses Against Burdensome Data Privacy Bills
February 25, 2022 (Washington, DC): Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff released the following statement regarding Florida HB 9 and SB 1864, data privacy legislation is intended to burden small business partners that provide affordable and effective targeted advertising services: “All businesses should treat consumers’ personal information with respect. But Florida’s proposed privacy…
Perspective: Small businesses will suffer if Congress dismantles Big Tech
I started a tabletop gaming business out of my home four years ago and have since operated every aspect of the business online. We sell our products on online marketplaces like Amazon and use the power of digital advertising...
Rob Retzlaff: In 2022, Congress could double-cross small businesses across Kentucky and the U.S.
The past two years have been excruciating for small businesses in Kentucky and across America. Lockdowns, retail and office closures, and lost revenue were devastating. Fortunately, Congress delivered billions of dollars of aid to help...
Some 90% of SMBs use digital tools to engage customers
In our survey of 2,000 U.S. small business owners and senior decision makers (“SMB leaders”), we learned that they use digital tools to increase their agility, resiliency, and ability to adapt to challenges.
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