Save North Carolina Small Businesses
Don't shutdown our safety net
America’s technology companies are providing small businesses a digital safety net and driving recovery. Tell North Carolina elected officials to stop playing political games with the lifeblood of our businesses.
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Digital Tools Fuel North Carolina Small Business
- 66% think policymakers should focus on issues most pressing to consumers
- 84% think the main jobs of government is to support business and help the economy grow
- 98% say breaking up tech companies won’t help their business
Click here to read more about what North Carolina SMBs think
During the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina small businesses:
- -16% average reduction in revenue
- 69% increased use of digital tools during COVID-19
- 51% plan to use digital tools more after COVID-19
Businesses with advanced use of digital technology expected 4x less revenue loss during the pandemic.
Click here to read more about how North Carolina small businesses were affected by the pandemic
Data Driven Recommendations for Policymakers:
Scale public–private partnerships that address barriers to success.
Policymakers should prioritize the creation of and incentivize small business participation in a new era of national and local public–private partnerships focused on overcoming common access and education barriers that many small businesses face, particularly during challenging times.
Increase funding streams that empower small businesses to innovate.
Without access to capital, small businesses cannot stay open, much less innovate. This is even more evident during a crisis. Many small businesses need access to new forms of capital and inexpensive services to bridge the gap in these situations. Policymakers should consider funding new forms of small business grants or loans and expanding national support networks. They should also be mindful of small businesses led by members of underserved groups.
Speak Out
Ask North Carolina elected officials to put small business recovery first.
Now is not the time to limit the digital tools and online services small businesses are using to survive the COVID-19 crisis.
Join 3C and small businesses in your state by signing the letter below to your state policymakers.
Tell North Carolina policymakers to stop playing political games with your business.
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