The good news: The lowest proportion of small businesses since March 2021 reported having trouble hiring. The bad news: It’s still 40%.

Some Indigenous artists say they’ve never been able to charge what their work is truly worth. Now, rising material costs are eating into profits.

College student Bella McMinn of Nevada creates custom clothing bundles sourced from local thrift stores for her online clients.

Closing the two brick-and-mortar locations of Uli’s Gelato was not an easy call, but networking helped Uli Nasibova create her next chapter.

National data, local indicators and informal measures of the economy all play a role.

Rita Magalde of Sheer Ambrosia is preparing to bake baklava in a Salt Lake City space.

Annie Lang Hartman, owner of stationery and gift store Wild Lettie, is hoping for a steadier flow of shoppers through the busy season.

“I started out with just my backpack, and a boat that I bought for $2,000, and a dinghy and a hammer,” said broker Emily Greenberg.

Ali Cat Toys is doing the bulk of its holiday buying now, and even stocking up for next Easter season.

Eric Vaughn, owner of a custom frame shop in Detroit, has been working with a two-person crew but might need a new hire for the fall.