Ashley Morken of Unglued in Fargo, North Dakota, has been expanding her staff and adjusting to new responsibilities.

After years selling on Etsy, Mimi Striplin of The Tiny Tassel in South Carolina saw a “need to create a space for people that looked like me.”

“There are opportunities in down markets,” said owner Venita Cooper, whose entrepreneurial abilities could help her tackle the challenge.

Annie Lang Hartman, owner of Wild Lettie, is planning ahead. And one of her biggest concerns is payroll.

Only a quarter of small businesses say they’re getting the credit they need, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

The pandemic is still having a domino effect on small businesses. Here’s what happened to three of them.

While it’s currently the “slow season” in her shop, candle maker Colina Bruce is hoping to see an uptick in October.

For this toy store owner, the biggest challenge right now is prepping for the holidays.

While vinyl record prices remain a concern for Phillip Rollins of OffBeat, he thinks lower-priced “greatest hits” albums may entice customers.

In August, for the 20th straight month, business owners scored their outlook below average.