Small Business

New tariffs between the U.S. and Canada apply to a small fraction of overall trade between the countries. But for some businesses, the effects loom large.

So-called “Main Street Millionaires” — as they’ve been dubbed in a new book by economists Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick — have more than 13 times the wealth of the Forbes 400. So who are they?

Heather Bickford, chief operating officer at Death By Audio, says she’s still waiting on nearly $100,000 in refunds. Still though, she’s staying positive about business.

Indie booksellers are booming, and Barnes & Noble has been taking notes.

The National Federation of Independent Business’ latest survey finds small business owners uncertain about broader economic conditions, but optimistic about their own firms.

With lettuce sales down nationwide, more people are looking to buy local. That can be a mixed bag for farmers.

Nate Axvig estimates his company has paid $27,000 in tariff fees, and has received just $3,000 back in refunds.

A boom in popularity has boosted small business along the Camino de Santiago — but not without some growing pains.

Jimmy Orlandini, owner of Altadena Hardware, talks about opening up a new location in Sierra Madre, California, as he waits for Altadena to rebuild.

While Elden Street Tea Shop waits for tariff refunds, the business also has to worry about higher commodity and shipping costs.