Small businesses

After laying off more than 200 people, Christina Stembel hopes to cultivate a healthy company — not just a growing one.

A recent working paper took a deep dive into where PPP funds ended up. Marketplace’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell argues the results highlight a much bigger challenge for policymakers.

For one thing, more people are sick. For another, government aid has dried up.

Small British exporters reflect on their first full year of doing business as non-EU members. How do they feel about Brexit now?

Omicron is dashing hopes for a return to normal after last year's subdued celebrations.

Kiki Aranita turned to focus efforts on growing the Poi Dog Sauces brand after she decided to close her Philadelphia restaurant during the pandemic.

The Christmas Day bombing impacted dozens of businesses. Some have relocated, while others are waiting for the city to rebuild.

The pandemic exposed weakness in the United States’ meat processing infrastructure. Now, there’s interest in boosting capacity at the local level.

While businesses are not immune to the global logistics nightmare, those that primarily source domestically have an advantage.

Smaller companies are more nimble than big department stores, allowing them to take advantage of the situation.