Nicholas Guiang
Latest Stories (32)
A Florida bar for humans and man's best friend
May 29, 2023
Despite core inflation falling in April, one Florida small business is still feeling the pain of higher prices for beer and cleaning supplies.
Cord-cutters threaten the existence of regional sports networks
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
May 26, 2023
Lost cable fees mean reduced rights payments to teams. It's uncertain how it will all play out, says Ben Strauss of The Washington Post.
Vendor fees are among the biggest expense for Reno food truck
May 18, 2023
As a small business, TukTuk YumYum Sweet Treats often struggles to reach the threshold of a bulk order when purchasing supplies. This means they often still pay retail prices.
A wetter winter raised hopes for better yield in the Corn Belt
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
May 9, 2023
"Prices have stayed strong," reports Keith Alverson, a South Dakota farmer whose financial management includes trading grain electronically.
Chocolate is a sweet tradition for Mother's Day
May 8, 2023
Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, who's prepping her store for last-minute buyers, always works to keep her offerings interesting and relevant.
The way of water: Running a business on the banks of the Wisconsin River
Apr 17, 2023
As seasonal businesses focus on inflation and new hires for the summer, the shadow of a possible recession looms in the background.
Can "milk core" get Gen Z to drink its liquid dairy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 13, 2023
Kim Severson of the New York Times explains how Big Milk is trying to persuade a generation of almond and oat milk-drinkers to switch.
How labor nominee's worker advocacy history informs her work today
by
Kimberly Adams
and Nicholas Guiang
Apr 6, 2023
A landmark sweatshop case and immigrant parents helped inspire Julie Su's efforts for vulnerable workers, a 19th reporter says.
California writers cafe changes the business model for coworking spaces
Apr 4, 2023
A subscription-based coworking site in San Francisco functions as a private coffee shop for members and fosters collaboration.
California retailer weathers the storm of tech layoffs and a "climate pandemic"
Mar 31, 2023
In the laid-back beach town of Santa Cruz, a local retailer adds wildfires and epic rain storms to the list of things to plan for.