Yesterday US Senator Jeanne Shaheen posted an Op-Ed in the New Hampshire Union Leader once again pointing out just how destructive the Marketplace Fairness Act will be if passed as currently written. The Senator points out that, not only is this bill bad for a non-sales tax state like New Hampshire, but bad for all US internet-enabled small business.
As we celebrate our 53rd National Small Business Week, let’s take time to reflect on the role that our 28.8 million American small businesses serve in our economy: creating jobs, building communities and sustaining the American Dream.
Last week 25 eBay Sellers from 22 states visited Washington DC’s Capitol Hill for eBay’s 11th annual U.S. of eBay Advocacy Day event. Hosted by the eBay Government Relations team, this event brings together eBay sellers to meet with Federal officials and advocate for sound ecommerce public policy. This year participants held more than 65 meetings with U.S. Senators, Representatives and members of their staff to discuss important issues that affect small and medium sized businesses, like Internet sales tax and cross border trade.
This post originally appeared on the eBay Inc. blog. Written by Hal Lawton.
The secret of every successful business -- big or small, global or local -- boils down to the same two things. A great idea, and someone who refuses to let it go.
At eBay, we see those big ideas -- and that dogged determination to bring them to life – transformed into thriving small businesses every day.
Saddle Up, a Western Saddle and Tack Shop, is a family owned and operated small business. In addition to Saddle Up having a great selection of new and used western saddles and tack, they also take trades, consign and buy customers’ used saddles and tack. Saddle Up was started as a retirement hobby by Richard Van Proosdy in 1996. Danna, Dick’s daughter, joined the business in 2009 and took over the marketing and finance aspects of the business.