Stories Tagged as
Small Business
“There’s not really any work left to do”
Aug 20, 2020
A bartender’s diary before the bar he works in closes permanently.
She turned a calming hobby into a business during quarantine
Aug 18, 2020
Tally Dilbert wanted to get her mind off the difficulty of being home all day. That’s when she rediscovered painting.
One reason why Black-owned businesses have fared worse in the pandemic: weaker banking relationships
Aug 4, 2020
That leaves them restricted access to capital, according to a study by the New York Fed.
CEOs call on Washington to help small businesses
Aug 4, 2020
Over 100 current and former corporate leaders sign a letter urging Congress to provide more relief to a huge sector that includes many of their suppliers and customers.
Nail salon industry faces COVID-19 challenges as economies reopen
Jul 29, 2020
The owners, who employ many Asian immigrant workers, face mounting costs and fewer customers as they try to keep their doors open.
Expanded unemployment benefits help small businesses, too
by
Justin Ho
Jul 27, 2020
They have been a lifeline for laid-off workers. They also boost demand and enable businesses to focus on staying afloat.
How will minority-owned businesses fare in CARES 4.0?
Jul 23, 2020
In a Thursday hearing, the Senate was told how Black business owners faced hurdles accessing Paycheck Protection Program funding.
For public good, not for profit.
Chambers of commerce grapple with pandemic's burdens on local businesses
Jul 23, 2020
Chambers must navigate a new landscape that includes shutdowns, PPP applications and changing promotional strategies.
Becoming a small business owner during a pandemic
Jul 15, 2020
Erin Gomes, a new business owner in the Bay Area, faces unexpected challenges due to COVID-19.
How the pandemic is creating a “low-touch” economy
Jul 10, 2020
Social distancing guidelines and nervous customers are pushing business to change how they operate. Some of the changes may be permanent.