New York City officials cracked down on Corona Plaza, a celebrated Queens hub for Latin American street vendors. Its merchants are fighting to legitimize their businesses.
Category: Small Business
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Mastercard Moves to Stop Use of Debit Cards at Cannabis Shops
The decision places more strain on the cannabis industry, which largely operates with cash only, and is not uniformly regulated across the United States. The drug is still illegal on the federal level.
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For Many Small-Business Owners, a Necessary Shift to Digital Payments
The pandemic accelerated a transition to cashless payments, forcing a reckoning among small-business owners. But there are benefits: One owner said the switch saved her $3,000 a month.
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To Revive a Dying Main Street, One British Landlord Offered Free Rent
In a coastal English town, a floundering shopping district was given new life after 10 local businesses were given free rent for two years.
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Looming UPS Strike Spurs Some Companies to Rethink Supply Chains
Businesses around the country are facing what could be the latest disruption to how they get their goods to their customers in a timely and affordable fashion.
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Inside the New Yowie Hotel in Philadelphia
Shannon Maldonado quit her job in fashion design to open a home-goods store, Yowie. Now she’s opening a Yowie hotel where nearly all the décor is for sale.
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Oregon Town’s Marijuana Boom Yields Envy in Idaho
Tax revenue has surged since cannabis stores opened in Ontario, Ore., fueling a push in neighboring Idaho to legalize sales and get in on the action.
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Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
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Bill Oesterle, Co-Founder of Angie’s List, Dies at 57
The company he helped found to review local contractors grew into a website with millions of subscribers. He was also involved in Republican Party politics in Indiana.
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For Founders of Small Businesses, the Personal Story Matters
A business owner’s personal story can bolster trust in a brand, experts say. But what happens when they share hardships like homelessness, addiction or incarceration in company marketing?