A new national survey from Internet for Growth delivers a message policymakers can’t ignore: voters see digital tools as the backbone of Main Street survival. According to the report, 94% of voters believe that online advertising, e-commerce, and social media are vital to small business operations. And they’re deeply concerned that new taxes or regulations targeting “Big Tech” could end up strangling small businesses instead.
The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) has appointed Rebekah E. Dopp as its next Chief Executive Officer. This marks a pivotal moment for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) as it steps into its second century of service with a renewed focus on trust, technology, and global reach. The choice of Dopp underscores an agenda centered on both continuity and reinvention.
SoftwareExperts.org has just released its 2025 list of standout digital platforms, and Squarespace didn’t just make the cut — it grabbed the crown.
A growing number of ecommerce sellers are reporting being targeted by a sophisticated and frustrating form of fraud abuse via PayPal. In a recent Hacker News thread, a startup founder described being bombarded with a stream of low-value purchases—each disputed within hours—made through PayPal’s Multiparty APIs on their digital marketplace. The attacks appear automated, intentional, and potentially damaging, especially for small businesses already operating on thin margins.
Algonomy, known for helping retailers automate key business decisions with AI, announced a fresh batch of retail-focused tools today. The company introduced three new solutions—Ensemble AI, Social Proof Messaging, and Active Content—designed to help retailers convert more shoppers by delivering faster, smarter, and more personalized digital experiences. [Read more…]
New research from GoDaddy shows that even as concerns about the national economy rise, small and microbusiness owners across the United States remain focused on their own success.
GoDaddy’s Small Business Research Lab surveyed 2,100 U.S. microbusiness owners and found that 49% expect the national economy to weaken over the next six months. That figure marks a 17-point jump from last year. Despite this, 66% of respondents believe their businesses will grow, and only 9% anticipate a decline in sales. [Read more…]