Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Former NFL player on defensive after large yard renovation
Former NFL athlete JJ Wilcox is playing a different kind of defense right now. He is fending off allegations from a Georgia contractor who says he’s been ripped off.
Former NFL athlete JJ Wilcox is playing a different kind of defense right now. He is fending off allegations from a Georgia contractor who says he’s been ripped off.
Georgia restaurants continue to feel labor crunch
Georgia needs 70,000 restaurant workers to serve all the patrons who are eager to eat out.
Georgia needs 70,000 restaurant workers to serve all the patrons who are eager to eat out.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Georgia college student's shoe business takes off
Georgia Highlands College student Rontavious ‘Tay’ Coley launched his own shoe shop, The Early Way on Broad, in Rome. He's always loved sneakers, and friends and classmates inspired him to start his own business.
Georgia Highlands College student Rontavious ‘Tay’ Coley launched his own shoe shop, The Early Way on Broad, in Rome. He's always loved sneakers, and friends and classmates inspired him to start his own business.
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.
Auto fuel is not the only gas in short supply.
Roswell fishing buddies create custom fly rod business
What do you do when you and your fishing buddy really enjoy crafting your own bamboo fly rods? You turn it into a business, of course.
What do you do when you and your fishing buddy really enjoy crafting your own bamboo fly rods? You turn it into a business, of course.
Black-owned small businesses get a unique boost from Atlanta BeltLine
A group of metro Atlanta business owners are turning their dreams into reality — and doing it in a place known more for recreation than for work.
A group of metro Atlanta business owners are turning their dreams into reality — and doing it in a place known more for recreation than for work.
Atlanta business keeps antique printing methods alive
Everything old is new again at Buckhead Printery, which uses machines from as far back as 1910 to keep antique printing methods alive.
Everything old is new again at Buckhead Printery, which uses machines from as far back as 1910 to keep antique printing methods alive.
Waterless nail care service now available in Atlanta
Varnish Lane offers completely waterless, eco-friendly manicures and pedicures.
Varnish Lane offers completely waterless, eco-friendly manicures and pedicures.
Woodstock coffee business works to give formerly incarcerated people of color a "second chance"
A brother-in-law has started a Go-Fund-Me to support his brother's passion project in expanding his coffee roasting business to create jobs for people of color who have been incarcerated and generosity from the community is helping to make that possible.
A brother-in-law has started a Go-Fund-Me to support his brother's passion project in expanding his coffee roasting business to create jobs for people of color who have been incarcerated and generosity from the community is helping to make that possible.
Feds shut down ‘Grant Bae’ scam they say targeted Black business owners with phony grants
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
Popular Midtown spot featured on 'Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives' abruptly closes
A popular Midtown Atlanta dive bar and music venue said it is shutting its doors unexpectedly.
A popular Midtown Atlanta dive bar and music venue said it is shutting its doors unexpectedly.
Kennesaw councilman quits, businesswoman sells shop after controversial Civil War shop re-opens
A long time Civil War shop is stirring up major controversy in Kennesaw. Community members packed a city council meeting on Monday night.
A long time Civil War shop is stirring up major controversy in Kennesaw. Community members packed a city council meeting on Monday night.
Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
A Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
A Kennesaw city councilman resigns after a controversial Civil War store re-opens
Comcast offers $10K grants for small businesses owned by minorizes, women
Comcast formed RISE in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive.
Comcast formed RISE in late 2020 to give small businesses owned by people of color the grants needed to not just survive, but thrive.
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.
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Son’s murder sparks mother to open job centers to empower teens, combat crime
A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.
A mother who lost her 16-year-old son to gun violence is taking action to help reduce violent crimes involving our youth. She's created a non-profit that focuses on providing youth with employment assistance.
Founder of Slutty Vegan to speak at CAU spring commencement
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Business owner calls for expedited fix to Cheshire Bridge Road
ith its expected completion date set for October of this year, some business owners said they’re growing frustrated with the wait.
ith its expected completion date set for October of this year, some business owners said they’re growing frustrated with the wait.