Small Business

Jessica Davison is a former wildland firefighter and the owner of Firebreak Management, a fire mitigation services company, in Bozeman, Montana.

Atchan Tamaki, the founder of seafood processor ISF Trading, has seen Maine’s sea urchin industry shrink significantly in the 40 years he’s been in business.

Janie Trinh and Stephanie Ellingwood talk about opening Untamed Spirits, the first women’s sports bar in LA.

Medical marijuana is moving from Schedule I status, reserved for the most dangerous drugs like heroin and LSD, to Schedule III, like testosterone and steroids, which are less strictly regulated.

This phase of the process only covers about 60% of what's owed.

Rising costs, changing demand, and economic pressures are reshaping how plant shops operate.

Social capital refers to the shared values, trust, and social networks that can help communities achieve common goals. It also helps the economy.

The trucks and farm equipment that keep our economy moving run on diesel. That means small businesses like farms and pet supply companies have to adjust.

Federal customs authorities are set to begin processing refunds next week for import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. But for small businesses, the process could get complicated.

Businesses are passing costs on to customers, consolidating packages and, in some cases, taking shipping into their own hands.