The nation’s highest state minimum wage for fast-food workers takes effect on Monday. Owners and employees are sizing up the potential impact.
Category: Small Business
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Culinary Hubs Put a Twist on Home Cooking
Developers are transforming clusters of old homes into micro restaurants to cater to the needs of surrounding neighborhoods.
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South Korea’s Antitrust Enforcers Aimed at Big Tech. Then Came the Backlash.
The government pledged to protect South Korean online platforms from marketplace giants, but online business circles are crying foul play.
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Maui Economy, 6 Months After Wildfire, Is Still Reeling
Six months after the Maui wildfire, hundreds of businesses remain closed, and questions linger about how much a local economy should rely on tourism.
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Banks Sue Regulators Over Anti-Redlining Rule
A new lawsuit says federal agencies overstepped their authority in a rule forcing banks to do business in underserved communities.
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A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.
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Squeezed by Soaring Rent, Small Shops Get Creative
Some ambitious entrepreneurs in New York City are experimenting with diversified business models to connect with shoppers and bring in more money.
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The Squeeze on British Businesses Is Not Letting Up Soon
Company insolvencies hit a three-decade high, with businesses under pressure from high debts, prices and interest rates. The Bank of England held rates steady on Thursday.
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5 Designers on Their Lives in Jewelry
A conversation turns to the challenges of running an independent brand in New York City.
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The Eugene Weekly Will Resume Printing After Embezzlement Discovery
The Eugene Weekly was forced to lay off all 10 of its staff members last month after it discovered tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
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What Hefei, China’s EV City, Says About the State of the Economy
Hefei has led the country in making electric vehicles and other tech products, but it still has not escaped a nationwide housing crisis.
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‘It’s a Money Day’: Detroit Businesses Are Loving the Lions’ Playoff Run
The Detroit Lions’ playoff run has provided much joy and a boost for local businesses around Ford Field, the team’s stadium.