City of Austin offering free online classes for Small Business Week
For Austin Small Business Week, which runs May 2-6, the city is offering numerous free online classes for small business owners.
The Scout Guide Austin celebrates local businesses, entrepreneurs
The Scout Guide Austin is a city guide for locals that is created by locals. It's dedicated to sharing stories and the passions of people and helps connect readers to area businesses.
Liberty Hill boutique crawl raises money for non-profit Hope House
“Hop Around The Hill” will let people explore various shops in Liberty Hill on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every boutique plans to donate some of its profits back to Hope House.
Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Austin businesses hold charity event to help tornado victims
Proceeds will go to the Austin Disaster Relief Network.
Yelp awards Austin restaurant 1618 Asian Fusion $15K to benefit employees
Yelp says all three of the businesses chosen have excellent reviews and ratings on its platform and are routinely called out for having good employees.
Boycotting vodka: Here's what you should know as businesses dump the alcohol amid the Russian invasion
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, some businesses and bars in the U.S. are showing support for Ukraine by either stopping the sale of Russian vodka, or dumping out their vodka entirely. Here's what you should know about this symbolic act.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
Downtown Austin bar owners reacts to city's Safer 6th Street Plan
The Austin City Council is looking to potentially take legal action against bars with records of repeated violent incidents for the Safer 6th Street Plan.
Owner of Austin business 'The Russian House' shortens name in solidarity with Ukraine
Austin restaurant 'The Russian House' shortens name to 'The House' to stand in solidarity with Ukraine.
South Austin's La Mexicana Bakery closes doors after 32 years
The City of Austin is proclaiming February 16 "La Mexicana Bakery Day" in honor of Jesus Becerra who opened La Mexicana Bakery in 1990 on South 1st Street.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Unemployment drops in Austin, demand for restaurant workers continues to rise
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
New COVID-19 business orders in effect in Austin-Travis County
It’s up to individual stores and restaurants discretion which of these steps they want to take, but one thing is required. If they don’t do this, they could face a $1,000 fine.
City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Franklin Barbecue closes dining room again due to COVID-19
The barbecue restaurant plans on reopening on Tuesday, December 28.
Several Austin food trucks burglarized, no suspects in custody
Business owners believe these break-ins are connected to a more widespread problem affecting East Austin eateries.
Small Business Saturday extra important to Austin businesses due to COVID-19
Austin businesses are asking residents to shop small and local this holiday season, especially after the last two years in a pandemic.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.