Stories Tagged as
Small Business
People of color who own small businesses in college towns say it's hard to sell to schools
Aug 15, 2022
Smaller operations report barriers to entering the educational procurement market, a study shows, despite commitments to diversity.
How some small businesses are bracing themselves for a downturn
by
Justin Ho
Aug 2, 2022
They aren’t waiting to find out whether the economy is contracting — they’re proactively preparing for it.
New technology helped restaurants through the pandemic. But when it crashes, they're "shafted."
by
Justin Ho
Jul 28, 2022
Demand for modern point of sale systems exploded as businesses embraced contactless payment. But some have found reliability problems.
Sales are up for this artisanal biscuit maker, but inflation is taking a huge bite
Jul 25, 2022
Ingredients are up 30%, says Carrie Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit in South Carolina. But passing along costs poses other problems.
The story of an old-fashioned bed and breakfast in the age of Airbnb
Jul 21, 2022
Lori and Bruce Howard recently cashed in on tourist lodging they built together near Yosemite National Park.
For this Maine chocolatier, labor is the "No. 1 cost to stay competitive"
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 13, 2022
"To keep our great team, we have raised our wages significantly," said Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine.
Sweet serendipity leads bakery owner to business school and a full scholarship
by
Andie Corban
Jul 12, 2022
In August, Rita Magalde of Utah is starting a nine-month master's program to help grow her baklava business.
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As inflation rises, this Michigan business owner is taking a chance on a second store
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 6, 2022
"I'm taking a very, very big risk opening another retail location," says Annie Lang Hartman, owner of the Michigan retail brand Wild Lettie.
Even a London honey stall is caught up in Britain's historically high inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jul 5, 2022
"It's a bit like pushing a boulder up a hill," says London store owner Samantha Wallace.
A love of furry felines turns into a business opportunity
by
Anais Amin
Jul 4, 2022
"There were days when I didn't even make enough money to cover my labor costs, but we made it," says Angeli Rodriguez, owner of The Witty Whisker.