Staff Writer
Consumers spent more at small businesses in July, a rebound fueled by strong sales of general merchandise and health and personal care products
Small business owners overall are feeling positive about their business and achieving the goals they set for this year despite inflation and high labor costs, according to two new surveys
While many costs have come down for small business, rents remain high and in some cases are still rising, forcing many owners into some uncomfortable decisions
Online reviews and testimonials are a key way that small businesses can attract new customers and boost sales of products
In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans were a lifeline for small businesses
Employee wages are one of the biggest costs for small businesses
Break-ins and thefts can happen at any small business, no matter how tight the security
More small firms say they’re harnessing AI to help their businesses
The U.S. Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the financial services behemoth uses its size and dominance to stifle competition in the debit card market
U.S. ports from Maine to Texas are closed due to a strike by the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers
The holidays are the busiest time of year for many small retailers and other businesses
The union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend the strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract
The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation
Small business owners are growing more uncertain about the economy ahead of the presidential election and are reining in spending, according to a new survey
Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives
The Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The devastation of Hurricanes Milton and Helene have opened the floodgates for people seeking disaster relief
Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses
The Small Business Administration said it backed $56 billion in financing to small businesses and disaster-affected areas during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, up 7% from a year prior
Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part
Small Business Saturday — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — is coming up
Figuring out what to do with a small business when an owner is ready to retire can be difficult, but it’s best to have a plan well in advance of making a big change
Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows
Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office
Rep. Nancy Mace says she is considering a run for South Carolina governor
Stellantis will move forward on plan to build new midsize truck in Illinois
US crude inventories likely fell last week, products seen up
SLB's Russian assets valued at $600 million in 2024, unchanged from 2023
Google wins UK injunction over YouTube block on Russian broadcasters
Mexico has not agreed to accept non-Mexican US asylum seekers, says president
Mike Tirico will be lead play-by-play announcer when NBC begins its NBA coverage next season
Carlos Beltrán is on the verge of Hall of Fame induction, and next year's ballot is wide open
Puma launches cost-cutting drive after 2024 net profit disappoints