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Small businesses
Muslim entrepreneur brings modest fashion to her Maine community
by
Ari Snider
Mar 8, 2022
Israa Enan started her own clothing boutique to sell hijabs to meet the needs of a new generation of Muslim consumers.
Paid family leave gaining traction, including among small businesses
Mar 3, 2022
Opposition to paid leave has often been rooted in the challenge it poses to businesses. That calculus is changing.
Russian businesses in the U.S. face a tough road as the war escalates
Mar 3, 2022
"Because there’s Russian in the name, they think they’re supporting an evil, when we’re not," said one restaurant owner.
For this flower company CEO, it’s not just about growth
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 23, 2022
After laying off more than 200 people, Christina Stembel hopes to cultivate a healthy company — not just a growing one.
What did – and didn’t – the Paycheck Protection Program do for small businesses?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 31, 2022
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 small businesses, this fourth COVID wave feels different
Jan 24, 2022
For one thing, more people are sick. For another, government aid has dried up.
Outsider trading: A year after Brexit, how 5 small UK companies have fared
Jan 5, 2022
Small British exporters reflect on their first full year of doing business as non-EU members. How do they feel about Brexit now?
For public good, not for profit.
Make money versus stay healthy: That's the New Year's Eve choice for bars, restaurants
Dec 30, 2021
Omicron is dashing hopes for a return to normal after last year's subdued celebrations.
Former restauranteur manages challenges with sauce business venture
by
Reema Khrais
and Minju Park
Dec 24, 2021
Kiki Aranita turned to focus efforts on growing the Poi Dog Sauces brand after she decided to close her Philadelphia restaurant during the pandemic.
Nashville's downtown is still recovering a year after a bombing rocked the area
Dec 24, 2021
The Christmas Day bombing impacted dozens of businesses. Some have relocated, while others are waiting for the city to rebuild.