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6 articles tagged Small Business.

  1. · a16z Podcast · 5 min read

    Whatnot’s Live Commerce Strategy and Small Business Empowerment

    Whatnot co-founder Grant LaFontaine discusses how live shopping transforms e-commerce into an entertainment-driven experience. The platform empowers small businesses by prioritizing human connection over algorithmic efficiency, achieving 95-minute daily user engagement. Analysis covers market expansion, trust infrastructure, and AI integration.

  2. · Mikroökonomen a.k.a. Mikrooekonomen · 4 min read

    EU Packaging Regulation Reshapes E-Commerce Compliance

    The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation takes effect on August 12, 2026, with major implications for online and offline sellers. It introduces country-specific authorized representative duties, producer compliance obligations, and packaging design limits. Small e-commerce businesses face rising costs and legal ambiguity, while larger firms may gain a structural advantage. The analysis highlights market-entry risks, internal-market effects, and practical compliance steps.

  3. · The Indicator from Planet Money · 5 min read

    Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Business Impact

    The Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant the President unilateral authority to impose tariffs. This decision invalidates billions in collected duties, creating a complex landscape for refunds and forcing a pivot to alternative statutory authorities like Section 122.