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How Sarah Wells Bags Uses AI to Serve Breastfeeding Parents and Compete With Bigger Brands
In 2011, after the birth of my first daughter, I needed a functional and stylish bag for carrying a breast-pump and keeping milk fresh. To my surprise, no such bag existed. Realizing that millions of other moms had the same need, I decided to launch my own business, Sarah Wells Bags, in 2013. Fast-forward to…
AB 1776 Threatens More Than $356 Billion In California Small Business Sales Over the Next Five Years
Running a small business in California is already tough. Now, legislators are considering new legislation that will cost small businesses $356 billion in lost sales over the next five years. That’s $71 billion a year, and $16,000 per business every year. AB 1776 would dramatically change California law, making it harder for large companies—including leading…
Chicago Business Owner Shares AI Insights With Congressional Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) — Anthony Qaiyum, owner of Chicago-based Merz Apothecary, yesterday testified before the House Small Business Committee, explaining how AI-powered tools help his small business grow, compete, and create jobs. Qaiyum offered his comments during a hearing titled “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business,” which…
