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.
European Union lawmakers approve proposed ban on selling combustion-engine cars in 2035
European Union lawmakers have approved a proposed ban on selling new cars with combustion engines in 2035 to step up the fight against global warming.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: Florida gunmaker donates $200K in weapons to Ukraine
A weapons manufacturer in Cocoa, Florida recently shipped out 400 guns to Ukraine to help the people there following the invasion from Russia.
Some Central Florida small businesses going cashless to prevent burglaries
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream and Eden's Fresh Company are both going cashless after recent break-ins at their stores.
Wisconsin diner owner deals with staffing shortages, customer rudeness
Staffing shortages are everywhere – and they are frustrating. But before you lose your cool waiting in a restaurant or store, we learned how one West Bend business owner is responding to rudeness.
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.
Small business sales boom over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Local businesses are still counting the profits after the big holiday shopping weekend.
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.
Ready, set, shop! Black Friday crowds pack Tanger Outlets
Shoppers packed into the Daytona Beach Tanger Outlets for Black Friday shopping.
Orlando barber shop rebuilding after devastating fire
Though losing the shop he had for nearly three decades hurts, Henry said that he is looking forward to the future.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Florida entrepreneur says he will not follow President Biden's vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate announcement Thursday is not sitting well with some entrepreneurs.
Orlando's Milk District offering pop up shop for aspiring entrepreneurs
The Milk District in Orlando is offering entrepreneurs the chance to open a temporary brick-and-mortar store without the huge overhead cost.
Florida hairstylist hangs 'hairdresser is vaccinated' sign to welcome customers back in
To help bring people back in, Felicia put a sign outside her business letting anyone who walks by know that she has been vaccinated
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Brevard County Commissioner pushing for 24-hour alcohol sales
No more last call. If a county commissioner has his way, some bars in Brevard County won’t have to close.
Entrepreneur turns ocean plastic into face masks
Pollution in our oceans is becoming a growing problem, environmentalists say. Meanwhile, another threat is looming in the form of a deadly pandemic. Dylan Cross has a solution to both.
Small businesses have adapted to survive COVID-19 pandemic
A comic book store, a women's fashion boutique, and a high-end toy and kids' clothes store – all survivors of the COVID-19 pandemic’s shutdowns.