Braselton bakery’s business booms during pandemic
Business at Brasleton's Dickerson Bakery is thriving, thanks to its unique and family-friendly DIY cookie, cupcake, and cake pop kits.
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.
Small business owners take steps to regain employees, customer trust in pandemic
Some small business owners are taking advantage of disinfectant services to make sure their employees and their customers are safe.
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.
Georgia may be open but many merchants, customers not ready to do business as usual
Georgia may be open but many merchants and customers are not quite ready to go back to business as usual amid coronavirus concerns.
Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters
For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.
Paulding County Chamber takes up massive 3D printing effort
It’s not quite “business as usual” at the Paulding County Chamber of Commerce — but it’s definitely busy right now. With more than a dozen 3D printers running 24 hours a day, the Chamber has become a full-fledged production plant.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak
Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Some Georgia business owners say it's too soon to reopen
Some local businesses owners in Atlanta say they are in no rush to reopen their doors, despite the announcement from Governor Brian Kemp Monday afternoon.
Athens business battles 'board'om with new games
From flying through space to transforming into B-movie monsters, a local board game company is providing plenty of ways to "escape" without ever leaving the house.
SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way
The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill.
Area bookstores offer 'books-to-go' option for readers
Independent bookstores are taking "novel approaches" to selling books in this new age of social distancing.
Loyal customer buys hundreds of ice creams to keep Sugar Hill business afloat
Cooper plans on continuing to purchase bulk amounts of ice cream and deliver the treats to vulnerable populations and those on the front lines, already making pit stops at several local police and fire stations.
Small business owners say applying for emergency funds has been anything but easy
Opening the Mom's The Word maternity store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco 23 years ago wasn't easy, say the owners.