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The Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Sounds Good. Sellers Should Look More Closely.
A “Bill of Rights” for online sellers sounds like something every small business should support. If you sell on an online marketplace, you should know why your account was suspended, have a meaningful opportunity to appeal a decision, and get clear information when marketplace policies change. No legitimate seller should be left wondering what happened…
Texas Small Businesses Celebrate the End of Tax on Online Marketplace Fees
AUSTIN (Sept. 30, 2026) — Texas small business owners today applauded Comptroller Don Huffines for ending the state’s taxes on marketplace fees tied to sellers offering products on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Comptroller Huffines signed an executive order directing the Comptroller’s office to amend Rule 3.330 and remove marketplace and platform fees from…
3C Urges FTC to Protect Small Businesses’ Access to Digital Pricing and Promotional Tools
The Connected Commerce Council (3C) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) Proposed Enforcement Policy Statement on Personalized Pricing. 3C represents digitally empowered small businesses, many of which use digital pricing, promotional, and customer-engagement tools to compete with larger businesses. 3C supports the Commission’s efforts to protect consumers from deceptive or…
