Embark on Your Advocacy Journey with Our Small Business Advocacy Toolkit!
As a small business leader, your voice matters in policy discussions. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy and local communities. Your voice has the power to shape policies that directly affect your business and community – and now is the perfect time to make it heard.
With members of Congress heading back to their home states for August Recess, check our new Small Business Advocacy Toolkit to learn how you can connect with lawmakers and your local community during the #SummerofSmallBizAdvocacy. This toolkit includes invaluable insights, helpful tips, and actionable strategies that will elevate your advocacy efforts to new heights. Together, let’s make a lasting difference and ensure that small businesses continue to grow and thrive.
400+ Small Businesses Joined Last Month’s “Unleashing the Power of Advocacy” Webinar
As part of our #SummerofSmallBizAdvocacy, small business owners from the 3C Community joined us to share their advocacy empowerment stories and stressed the importance of small business leaders getting involved in issues that impact their business. Thank you again to Cece Meadows of Prados Beauty, Cassidy Tuttle of Succulents and Sunshine, and Khiry Kemp of Oppti (acquired by Stemuli) for taking part in this important webinar!
If you missed the webinar, or want to rewatch it, the recording is available here. We’ve also answered the Top 10 Questions we received from small businesses wanting to learn more about advocacy and how to make their voices heard.
New Study: More Than 2.5M California Small Businesses Sell Online 📊
New 3C research finds approximately 2.54 million California small businesses (or 60% of all CA SMBs) sell products online through web-based stores, online marketplaces, and social media “click to buy” direct sales. In total, online product sales drive nearly $300 billion in annual revenue for California-based small businesses. Check out the report to learn more!
3C on the Issues
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new buzzword of the summer, but what does it mean for you and your business? Check out our latest blog post, AI: The New Frontier for Small Businesses, to learn more about what AI is, how it works, and how you can harness the power of this mighty technology to boost productivity and reduce costs for your business.
Are you using AI for your small business? Click here to take our survey and let us know how you’re leveraging AI technology.
Upcoming Event: AI and the Future of Small Business 🤖
Join us on Tuesday, August 8th, at 1:00 PM EDT for a virtual roundtable led by 3C’s summer tech policy fellows. Learn what AI is, how AI is being used by small businesses today, and how it can be used to improve operations, boost margins, and stay ahead of the competition. Don’t miss out – RSVP now!
Get top-notch tips for scaling your workforce with the latest 3CU course 📚
Scale Your Workforce is LIVE on 3C University (3CU) – our free online learning platform with courses, resources, and more for small business owners!
This course teaches you how to effectively scale your business by hiring the best talent. Led by Christina Lock, Founder & CEO of Catch Talent, this course discusses the challenges of hiring quality employees in today’s job market and how to overcome them.
Ready to learn best-in-class techniques for attracting and hiring top job-seekers in a highly competitive job market? Enroll for this course on 3CU and receive access to our free resources today.
I am 3C – Small Business Stories
3C Small Business Advisory Board members Joel Roodman and Jill Taft of Logic Products are making waves in new markets! Learn more about how this dynamic duo is expanding their line of all-natural products into new markets here.
Do You Sell Products Online? Join Other Sellers on a Cruise Just for Sellers! 🛳️
Online sellers, you’ve seen first-hand how dynamic e-commerce can be. Join other sellers on an Online Sellers Cruise, where you can learn the tools you need for today’s and tomorrow’s e-commerce markets. From January 21 – 28, 2024, you’ll participate in workshops, connect with other online sellers, and even get a chance to relax! You can book your tickets here!
Here’s one more thing you need to know ⬇️
Use Venmo for your business? You’ve got a chance at $10K!
Apply for the Venmo Small Business Grant by Monday, August 7, 2023 for a chance to land direct funding to grow your business. Selected businesses will each receive $10,000 for expenses, such as rent, or to help digitize and promote their businesses.
