Here’s how to get free money for your business
Grants have helped many businesses affected by the pandemic. Between the federal government, state programs and private organizations, small-business owners have received billions in...
Harris announces $1.25 billion for community lenders
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Tuesday that the Biden administration is distributing $1.25 billion to hundreds of community lenders in an effort...
Biden to GOP: ‘Don’t get in the way’ of infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is warning naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White...
4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt
After more than a year of navigating lockdowns, mandates and COVID-19 protocols, small-business owners are starting to see a light at the end of...
Program touts franchise opportunities for minorities, women
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands has partnered with the University of Louisville to launch a business program that will focus on franchise opportunities for...
Saved by online lenders, businesses say they’ll borrow again
NEW YORK — Some small businesses forced to turn to online lenders for pandemic relief are making those niche players a bigger part of...
5 ways to help small businesses recover from the pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, communities around the U.S. rallied to help small businesses by launching “shop local” initiatives, purchasing gift cards and starting...
Downtown stores, businesses await their customers’ return
NEW YORK — In many downtown areas where companies closed their offices and commuting ground to a halt, sandwich shops, bakeries and other small...
Tunisia to reopen economy despite hospital strain
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian authorities plan to reopen the economy next week amid public pushback against virus restrictions, even as the country's hospitals are...
California man charged with using COVID loans to buy Ferrari
IRVINE, Calif. — A Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses...
