Orgill hosted members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means at its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday where the committee held a field hearing to solicit insights and feedback on the impact of recent tax legislation …
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Orgill to Host U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Field Hearing
Orgill will welcome members of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means to its Innovation Center in Collierville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for a field hearing focused on the impact of recent tax legislation on small businesses, manufacturers …
Read More »Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach Record High
Consumer spending this Mother’s Day is expected to reach $34.1 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, up from last year’s $33.5 billion. 84% of U.S. adults are expected to celebrate Mother’s Day, with …
Read More »NHPA Signs On in Support of Credit Card Legislation
Several independent retail organizations, including the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), have signed a letter in support of the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), legislation that would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market. Small …
Read More »Take the ILSR Small Business Survey
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) is conducting a national survey of small independent businesses to gather data and insights into how those businesses are performing and the challenges they are facing. The organization will use the data gathered to …
Read More »Main Street Contest Announces Quarterfinalists
After more than 494,000 total votes cast for 216 entrants, Independent We Stand (IWS) has announced the quarterfinalists for their sixth annual America’s Main Street contest, “Road to Recovery.” The next phase of voting will take place Nov. 15 through …
Read More »Setting Up for a Successful Small Business Saturday
Your niche category is well stocked, well merchandised and ready for customers to shop. Rather than just wait for customers to discover the department on their own, one of the best ways to get customers into the store is by …
Read More »5 Challenges (and Solutions) Every Small Business Faces
Whether they’ve been around one year or 100, every small business faces challenges. The challenges can be especially difficult in those first few years of operations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 20 percent of small businesses …
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