Two black-owned businesses burned in Monday morning fire, cause under investigation
East Austin businesses, Kane’s Barbershop and Altatudes, caught fire and suffered extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
East Austin businesses, Kane’s Barbershop and Altatudes, caught fire and suffered extensive fire, smoke, and water damage.
Black businesses hit hard by COVID-19 fight to stay afloat
Stephanie Byrd agonized over temporarily laying off nearly the entire staff at her family’s trio of Detroit businesses when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Stephanie Byrd agonized over temporarily laying off nearly the entire staff at her family’s trio of Detroit businesses when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Local stores looking forward to reopening met with frustration as looters vandalize storefronts
The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.
The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
More than $18.5 million in funds issued so far through Wilco Forward
The grant program is helping more than 1,600 local small businesses in Williamson County with financial woes as they deal with the impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The grant program is helping more than 1,600 local small businesses in Williamson County with financial woes as they deal with the impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Torchy's Tacos giving 20 graduating seniors free tacos for a year
The contest began Wednesday morning and runs until 10 p.m. CST on June 5.
The contest began Wednesday morning and runs until 10 p.m. CST on June 5.
William Chris Vineyards talks about experience during pandemic, plans moving forward
Founder Chris Brundrett shares how they were affected by COVID-19 and how they've adjusted and pivoted their business.
Founder Chris Brundrett shares how they were affected by COVID-19 and how they've adjusted and pivoted their business.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
Buda drive-in finding success amid renewed interest in drive-in theaters
Doc's Drive-In Theatre is one of just a few drive-in theaters in Central Texas and it's seeing a resurgence of popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doc's Drive-In Theatre is one of just a few drive-in theaters in Central Texas and it's seeing a resurgence of popularity amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nail salon owners hoping to reopen soon
Nail industry leaders are trying to come up with very specific plans to ensure that customers will be safe in nail salons.
Nail industry leaders are trying to come up with very specific plans to ensure that customers will be safe in nail salons.
Texas bars prepare soft opening as state reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases
This weekend's soft opening of Texas bars is being led by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance in an effort to bring awareness to the industry.
This weekend's soft opening of Texas bars is being led by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance in an effort to bring awareness to the industry.
Mother, daughter duo becoming online selling sensation during pandemic
"It’s my turn... Ok sorry, you’re right.” The feisty Mother/Daughter duo Kelly and Lauren Epstein, are quickly becoming an online selling sensation.
"It’s my turn... Ok sorry, you’re right.” The feisty Mother/Daughter duo Kelly and Lauren Epstein, are quickly becoming an online selling sensation.
Census survey: Most small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
The new Small Business Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted the impact COVID-19 is having on small U.S. stores, retailers and businesses.
Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
The state of Michigan has suspended the business license for a barber who opened during the COVID-19 Stay Home order.
Olvera Street merchants want help from city of LA
Olvera Street is known as the "Birthplace of Los Angeles," but merchants are fearful they won't be able to save the businesses there because of the pandemic.
Olvera Street is known as the "Birthplace of Los Angeles," but merchants are fearful they won't be able to save the businesses there because of the pandemic.
Texas bars still waiting on official word on reopening
Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.
Bar owners are hoping to be included soon since the Governor allowed Texas restaurants, malls, movie theaters, retail stores, salons, malls, gyms, and museums to open with some restrictions.
Hard-hit restaurants await word on California reopening
Many restaurants already are practicing safety procedures they anticipate will be required to reopen.
Many restaurants already are practicing safety procedures they anticipate will be required to reopen.
Opening Central Texas for Business Task Force sends initial recommendations to city, county leaders
The task force works with city and county leaders as they draft new orders, providing feedback on the effects of open and unopened businesses while trying to find solutions to current barriers for employees and employers.
The task force works with city and county leaders as they draft new orders, providing feedback on the effects of open and unopened businesses while trying to find solutions to current barriers for employees and employers.
Popular Austin restaurant Shady Grove closes permanently
The Austin staple had been around for almost 30 years.
The Austin staple had been around for almost 30 years.