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Small business owners
A New York City street vendor scrabbles and strives to make a living
Nov 16, 2023
The Street Vendor Project estimates at least 20,000 vendors are operating in New York City, but there are permits for only about 6,000.
For small-business owners, “it’s just never-ending”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 17, 2021
An independent hairstylist reflects on her newfound respect for small-business ownership after a year on her own.
Small-business optimism hits 8-month low
Feb 9, 2021
Though some numbers show signs of hope, the uncertainty many businesses feel can't entirely be captured in a survey.
A small gelato business confronts big questions
by
Alli Fam
Apr 22, 2020
The owner of two Los Angeles stores shares her fears and hopes about surviving the coronavirus pandemic.
Mississippi business owner celebrates rate cut
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Aug 1, 2019
Kai Ryssdal checked in with Austin Golding, a small business owner in Mississippi.
When it comes to traditional business loans, non-white and women entrepreneurs are being left behind
May 25, 2018
Despite Texas’ reputation as a business-friendly state, a survey last year from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas found access to capital is the number one concern for women and non-white small business owners in the state. There’s a good reason for that. According to the U.S. Minority Business Development Agency, people of color are three […]