Small Business

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.

Mary Beth Babcock opened her souvenir shop along Route 66. But she really changed her business when she put up a 21-foot tall roadside attraction.

True Places CEO Ben Knepler has struggled with maintaining production and supply chains in the tariff era.

In Latino communities across LA, Houston, and Chicago, business owners say fear of immigration enforcement is keeping customers home and threatening their livelihoods.

At the Cozy Dog Drive In in Springfield, Illinois, Josh Waldmire is continuing the legacy his grandfather left behind.