My Economy
My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
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The economy might be recovering, but burnout can linger
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 6, 2021
An online retailer shares her experience with pandemic burnout and how it's changed the way she thinks about her business.
A nearly 200-year-old sweet shop stood the test of time. How is it weathering the pandemic?
by
Minju Park
Jul 5, 2021
The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World has witnessed wars and other strife from its location in northern England.
At this dim sum restaurant, challenges remain as customers return
by
Minju Park
Jul 2, 2021
Eateries returning to dine-in service may face staffing problems, higher costs and the need to transform their business models — again.
Making gelato e-commerce friendly is like starting a new business
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 18, 2021
Uli Nasibova of Uli's Gelato in Los Angeles, sees her future online, but getting there could mean some trial and error.
How this music store owner is dealing with skyrocketing demand and a stalling supply chain
Jun 16, 2021
Demand for instruments hasn't slowed down during the pandemic, and the reopening of venues means even more business.
Why one bike maker is struggling to meet pandemic demand
by
Minju Park
Jun 9, 2021
As supply chain shortages back up orders of parts and raw materials, bike manufacturers are struggling to keep up with surging demand.
What one teen worker is looking for in a job this summer
by
Andie Corban
Jun 4, 2021
Aneesha Edwards in Lexington, Kentucky, is spending her last summer before college working in retail, where customer traffic is steadier than food service.
For public good, not for profit.
For this entrepreneur, the pandemic provided an opportunity to diversify children’s libraries
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Minju Park
May 18, 2021
Faced with her child care centers closing down, Yobe Qiu turned to her passion project: writing children's books about Asian cultures.
This northern Michigan retailer is banking on a summer with lots of foot traffic
by
Sean McHenry
May 14, 2021
Annie Lang Hartman, owner of Compass Paper Co., is preparing for a busy post-pandemic season.
Raising prices helped this greens farmer stay afloat
by
Sean McHenry
May 11, 2021
Scott Snair raised his prices before the pandemic shut down travel. When things got tough, that decision helped him stay in business.