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Small Business
All dressed up with no sales to show for it
May 27, 2024
A day in the life of a struggling, but hopeful, entrepreneur.
Before, he built nuclear detectors. Now, he's making cowboy boots.
May 23, 2024
Steve Christo runs a custom boot shop in Virginia. "I thought, 'If I can build nuclear detectors, I should be able to make a boot,'" he said.
Indie games are a “heart-dominant” business
May 14, 2024
David Brancaccio on the parallels between Super Meat Boy and Picasso’s masterpieces.
Broken sewing machine? This owner and technician might be able to help.
Apr 16, 2024
Kate Sprout, owner of Alaska Sewing Machine Repair in Anchorage, Alaska says her new business has allowed her to live the lifestyle that she wants.
Starting a new business isn't easy, but this artist is ready for the challenge
Apr 8, 2024
Iranian-born artist, professor and now studio owner Sara Rastegar talks about what it's like to open a new business.
Small businesses are under siege from cyberattacks
Apr 8, 2024
Many don’t have the staff or the financial cushion to survive.
It started with a web search and a love for animals. Now, she's been in the pet business for over a decade.
Apr 3, 2024
Judy Nunez, owner of Tails on Trails in Jersey City, New Jersey, says dog walking made her feel "like a functioning person."
For public good, not for profit.
Across the path of totality, people are cashing in on 2024’s total solar eclipse
Apr 1, 2024
From fully booked hotels to eclipse-themed weddings, the celestial event spreads economic opportunity along its path.
Refurbishing vintage furniture for art (and profit)
by
Sean McHenry
Mar 27, 2024
Latoyia Smith started by painting secondhand desks for remote students. Then their parents wanted her to beautify their own furniture.
Small businesses find some relief after struggling to hire
Mar 21, 2024
They’re less concerned about recruitment challenges, according to an NFIB survey and several indicators.