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How some small businesses make the most of leasing their premises

by Justin Ho
Jan 6, 2025
For small businesses, owning a physical location often isn’t an option. But business owners can use a few strategies to make the most of renting.
Even if they don't own property, some small business owners are spending on renovations to their leased property. In some cases, significant renovations can be used as leverage to save on rent.
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How an argument against gentrification stopped an L.A. building demolition

by Megan Jamerson
Jan 3, 2025
Tenants in Los Angeles used a formal city process to make an unconventional argument to stop the demolition-- for now.
Rosa Garcia stands at the bar of her restaurant in the historic Los Angeles Mexican-American neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Her landlord hopes to demolish the building.
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For small-business owners, “it’s just never-ending”

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 17, 2021
An independent hairstylist reflects on her newfound respect for small-business ownership after a year on her own.
Hairstylist Ashley Nelson’s private suite in downtown Boise, Idaho. She's looking to grow and bring people with her.
Courtesy of Ashley Nelson
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Small-business optimism hits 8-month low

by Kristin Schwab
Feb 9, 2021
Though some numbers show signs of hope, the uncertainty many businesses feel can't entirely be captured in a survey.
A restaurant serving patrons outdoors on a winter night. Business owners aren't sure what a new normal will look like.
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A small gelato business confronts big questions

by Alli Fam
Apr 22, 2020
The owner of two Los Angeles stores shares her fears and hopes about surviving the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mississippi business owner celebrates rate cut

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Aug 1, 2019
Kai Ryssdal checked in with Austin Golding, a small business owner in Mississippi.
Floodwaters in Vicksburg, Mississippi back in 2011.
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When it comes to traditional business loans, non-white and women entrepreneurs are being left behind

by Krystina Martinez
May 25, 2018
Despite Texas’ reputation as a business-friendly state, a survey last year from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found access to capital is the number one concern for women and non-white small business owners in the state.   There’s a good reason for that. According to the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency, people of color are three […]
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