New coffee shop opens in Leesburg in face of pandemic
Business is brewing in Leesburg as a coffee shop opens for business amid a pandemic
Business is brewing in Leesburg as a coffee shop opens for business amid a pandemic
Rent relief surprise for Lake Mary shoe repair business
A small business struggling to stay afloat received an unexpected lifeline in the form of one month's rent.
A small business struggling to stay afloat received an unexpected lifeline in the form of one month's rent.
As Winter Park businesses close due to COVID-19, concerns are raised over future of Park Avenue
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
Reinventing business in the age of COVID-19, owner pivots to make protective shields
Some businesses are coming up with creative ways to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic A Brevard County Company recognized the need, so started making the product.
Some businesses are coming up with creative ways to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic A Brevard County Company recognized the need, so started making the product.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
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.
Small businesses get financial help in Seminole County
Small businesses in Seminole County are receiving an infusion of cash in the form of grants that are designed to help ease the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.
Small businesses in Seminole County are receiving an infusion of cash in the form of grants that are designed to help ease the blow of the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County to give $1,000 to individuals, $10,000 to small businesses
Orange County will soon hand out stimulus checks of its own. If you're eligible, you could apply to receive $1,000 check from the county.
Orange County will soon hand out stimulus checks of its own. If you're eligible, you could apply to receive $1,000 check from the county.
Should small business owner consider bankruptcy?
Small business owners have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. In uncertain times, many owners might consider filing for bankruptcy.
Small business owners have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. In uncertain times, many owners might consider filing for bankruptcy.
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.
City of Apopka partners with COVID Safe Pass app
Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.
Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.
Congressman Soto holds PPP discussion
Congressman Darren Soto, D-Orlando, held a conference with local businesses about the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Congressman Darren Soto, D-Orlando, held a conference with local businesses about the application process for the Paycheck Protection Program.
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.
Problems with rehiring staff
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Businesses are reopening but some are having a hard time getting staff to return.
Hours-long wait times build up at Central Florida barbers, hairdressers on first day of reopening
The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
The businesses that reopen must practice appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures that are outlined by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Free PPE will be available for small businesses in Orange County starting Monday
Businesses can make these pickups starting Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those operating hours will remain the same until Friday, May 15, or until supplies run out.
Businesses can make these pickups starting Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those operating hours will remain the same until Friday, May 15, or until supplies run out.
Central Florida families celebrate Mother's Day despite coronavirus worries
22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.
22 businesses were doing outside sales and seating during the Mothers’ Day weekend in downtown Winter Park. Managers said business was good.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
BRACE program helping small businesses get help dealing with COVID-19 pandemic
There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.
There is some help available for small businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. Business Recovery Assistance Collaborative Engagement program, or BRACE, helps owners navigate loan and funding options.
Health officials working with Apopka spice manufacturer after worker tests positive for COVID-19
Three of the nation's largest meat distributors are dealing with outbreaks of COVID-19, and that is raising concerns at manufacturing plants across the county including Central Florida.
Three of the nation's largest meat distributors are dealing with outbreaks of COVID-19, and that is raising concerns at manufacturing plants across the county including Central Florida.