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Setting The Record Straight: Small Businesses Use Tech To Compete And Grow

February 24, 2021


The latest Institute for Local Self-Reliance event overlooked the fact that small businesses have long found a valuable and reliable partner in innovative tech companies, overcoming profound challenges and unlocking shared innovation and growth. As discussions of the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Democratic staff report return to the fore, it’s important to keep in mind: […]

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Advancing ideas to keep tech empowering people.

Competition in search is driving pro-consumer innovation. Search site @yext now shows “rich snippets” to answer questions, closing consumer experience gaps. https://t.co/MIx05qErr8

February 24, 2021 at 10:28 am

🤝 The relationship between direct-to-consumer brands and traditional retailers has mutual benefits for all parties. DTC brands have the digital expertise and niche knowledge, while traditional retailers offer greater visibility and shelf space. More: https://t.co/ZgD7nGLv6y

February 24, 2021 at 9:44 am

Setting The Record Straight: Small Businesses Use Tech To Compete And Grow

The latest Institute for Local Self-Reliance event overlooked the fact that small businesses have long found a valuable and reliable partner in innovative tech companies, overcoming profound challenges and unlocking shared innovation and growth. As discussions of the House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Democratic staff report return to the fore, it’s important to keep in mind: […]

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From consumer acquisition to employee collaboration, small-to-medium-sized businesses are increasingly leaning on digital tools to meet a wide range of business objectives during the pandemic. More from @ConnectedCoun: https://t.co/wsMITECoL8 https://t.co/FM791XiJLs

February 24, 2021 at 9:11 am

.@MichaelsStores is taking a consumer-centric approach to retail by ramping up pickup-and-delivery options and creating an online marketplace for arts-and-craft enthusiasts, aiming to further grow online sales in 2021. More: https://t.co/cYmyQlRb0Z

February 23, 2021 at 4:12 pm

Antitrust laws need to focus on the competition: “Concerns over fairness, consumer privacy, or the protection of small business should be addressed by regulatory actions or consumer protection laws, not antitrust.” – @M_Ohlhausen, former FTC Acting Chair. https://t.co/KbJtmeCO0U

February 23, 2021 at 3:12 pm

🌱 30% of the largest U.S. early-stage investment went to teams with female or Black founders in early 2021, signaling progress towards a more diverse venture capital ecosystem. More: https://t.co/l5mkeKjiem

February 23, 2021 at 2:30 pm

“Precisely because the ‘end of technology’ isn’t here, obsession with the known blinds us to the unknown that will sure enough vanquish the powerful.” More from @johntamny of @FreedomWorks: https://t.co/1CzoUVQGSn

February 23, 2021 at 1:11 pm

🔭 The future of retail is omnichannel: companies with better omnichannel customer engagement strategies retain on average 89% of customers, compared to 33% of those that have a weak omnichannel retail presence. More: https://t.co/ebqg86P9Pr

February 23, 2021 at 12:25 pm

The House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Democratic report paints a false picture of the technology industry and offers recommendations that would harm startups, consumers, and small businesses nationwide. More: https://t.co/anUZhv24DM

February 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm
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Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.

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