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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.
3C Webinar Top 10 Q&As
Recently, the Connected Commerce Council (3C) hosted a webinar attended by more than 1,000 small business leaders. 3C leadership, digital marketing experts and small business owners shared their grave concerns about how “anti-Big Tech” legislation being considered by Congress will hurt small businesses that use digital tools and services to operate and grow. Click here…
New Study: Digital Tools Empower 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 small business owners and decision-makers (SMBs) to expand their business and drive growth. More than 90% of SMBs use digital tools to engage with customers, 87% to grow their customer base, and 84% to…
[REPORT] Digital Tools Continue To Unlock Opportunities For U.S. Small Businesses
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. Digital tools have empowered SMB leaders to expand their business operations and drive growth in key ways: 92% to engage with customers,…
OPINION: Florida’s small businesses depend on Big Tech’s support
The past two years have been hell for small businesses. Lockdowns, lost revenue and retail and office closures were devastating. Fortunately, Congress delivered billions of dollars of aid to help small businesses, and millions embraced remote work, e-commerce and home delivery.
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