South Congress Books moving to new location in March
South Congress Books says they're moving because they've been priced out of South Congress, a location they've held since opening their brick-and-mortar store in 2011.
South Congress Books says they're moving because they've been priced out of South Congress, a location they've held since opening their brick-and-mortar store in 2011.
Austin coffee truck aims to change farmers' lives
There are typically a lot of people in the supply chain between coffee bean farmers and the shops, even when it comes to fair trade coffee. But at Desnudo, the beans go straight from the farmer to the roaster before they're used to make you a drink.
There are typically a lot of people in the supply chain between coffee bean farmers and the shops, even when it comes to fair trade coffee. But at Desnudo, the beans go straight from the farmer to the roaster before they're used to make you a drink.
Shop and support women-owned businesses at Austin's Holiday Mini Market
More than 60 vendors will be at the event going on Sunday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Distribution Hall on East 4th.
More than 60 vendors will be at the event going on Sunday, December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Distribution Hall on East 4th.
Austinites support local small businesses at Renegade Craft Fair
For almost 20 years, the Renegade Craft Fair has offered Austin-area small businesses, creators and residents a venue to support each other.
For almost 20 years, the Renegade Craft Fair has offered Austin-area small businesses, creators and residents a venue to support each other.
Michoacán native Gabriela Bucio dominating Central Texas restaurant, bar scene
Small Business Saturday is essential for many locally owned businesses and thanks to the community Gabriela Bucio has created, Central Texas is always supporting her latest venture.
Small Business Saturday is essential for many locally owned businesses and thanks to the community Gabriela Bucio has created, Central Texas is always supporting her latest venture.
Austin's Malvern Books set to close its doors on Dec. 31
Malvern Books, which opened in 2013, announced on social media that it will be closing on New Year's Eve, just a few months after the death of founder Joe Bratcher.
Malvern Books, which opened in 2013, announced on social media that it will be closing on New Year's Eve, just a few months after the death of founder Joe Bratcher.
What is Small Business Saturday? The annual post-Thanksgiving push for consumers to buy from small businesses
Big retailers often have the spotlight when it comes to holiday shopping, but Small Business Saturday, which happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, gives small businesses some time in the spotlight. Here's what you should know about the annual shopping event.
Big retailers often have the spotlight when it comes to holiday shopping, but Small Business Saturday, which happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, gives small businesses some time in the spotlight. Here's what you should know about the annual shopping event.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Bobby Berk teams up with Yelp to help Texas small businesses
Small businesses across Texas are getting money to make needed repairs and some lucky Texans could win money to cover their own home improvements on Make It Happen Day.
Small businesses across Texas are getting money to make needed repairs and some lucky Texans could win money to cover their own home improvements on Make It Happen Day.
Nearly $3K worth of brisket stolen from la Barbecue in East Austin
This is the seventh or eighth time the business has been broken into. However, it is the first time someone has stolen meat.
This is the seventh or eighth time the business has been broken into. However, it is the first time someone has stolen meat.
Massachusetts brewery forced to cut jobs due to CO2 shortage: 'Huge threat to our business'
Auto fuel is not the only gas in short supply.
Auto fuel is not the only gas in short supply.
Ice cream trucks aren't a thing of the past — but competition is stiff
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.
Lakeway looking to change home business law, separate home day care law expected later
The possible change comes following a lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice and Lakeway home day care provider Bianca King in February, which argued that the city's restrictions on home businesses violated the Texas Constitution.
The possible change comes following a lawsuit filed by the Institute for Justice and Lakeway home day care provider Bianca King in February, which argued that the city's restrictions on home businesses violated the Texas Constitution.
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy
Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.
Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.
Father's Day gift ideas, activities from Austin-area local businesses
Father's Day is June 19 and can show your appreciation to that special person in your life and help support local businesses.
Father's Day is June 19 and can show your appreciation to that special person in your life and help support local businesses.
Drag superstar Shangela and Yelp team up to help Texas celebrate Pride
Throughout June 2022, Yelp will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by spotlighting highly-rated LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
Throughout June 2022, Yelp will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by spotlighting highly-rated LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
Chi'Lantro CEO hopes to inspire other immigrant entrepreneurs
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.
The Korean barbecue restaurant started as a tiny food truck in Austin 12 years ago, and now CEO/founder Jae Kim is sharing his immigrant journey in hopes of inspiring others.
Japanese sandwich business Choo Sando making splash in Austin
For those who haven't had them before, sandos are a light, enjoyable menu item popular in Japan. The main difference between a sando and a sandwich you may be familiar with is the bread.
For those who haven't had them before, sandos are a light, enjoyable menu item popular in Japan. The main difference between a sando and a sandwich you may be familiar with is the bread.
Host a picnic with Picnic Parlour, ATX: Austin Luxury Picnics
All you have to do is choose your picnic style, place, and time and Picnic Parlour, ATX will have everything ready for you before you arrive!
All you have to do is choose your picnic style, place, and time and Picnic Parlour, ATX will have everything ready for you before you arrive!
Viral TikTok asks viewers to help Poke Bay, closing after property was sold to UT Austin
“If you live in Austin or want to support a small business, please watch.” A viral TikTok shares a family's emotional story about being forced to close their small business because of UT Austin.
“If you live in Austin or want to support a small business, please watch.” A viral TikTok shares a family's emotional story about being forced to close their small business because of UT Austin.



















