small businesses

The co-owner of 1920 Tavern in Roswell, Georgia, reopened her restaurant to the public as soon as coronavirus restrictions were lifted in her state, despite criticism about the health risks. Jenna Aronowitz explains why she thinks she made the right decision.

In addition to teaching kids to be anti-racist, donating to organizations that help protesters or change policies surrounding police brutality, healthcare rights and more, you can support black business owners locally and nationwide by reaching for black-owned food brands next time you’re at the store (or shop online).

NBC 6 Investigators surveyed businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and reopening the economy.

While South Florida is back open for business, NBC 6 Investigators report new rules are increasing costs, and some owners say they don’t know who to turn to for help.

While south florida is back open for business, it will not be the same. Many say they’re worried if they’ll survive the year. NBC 6 Investigator Phil Prazan reports on how new rules are increasing costs, and some don’t know who to turn to for help.

South Florida businesses are opening up to the unknown. Will customers return? How will the new safety requirements impact daily sales? Will their business model have to change? NBC 6 found businesses that applied for and were approved for a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program feel a little more confident than ones that did not receive a loan. On…

Millions of people are unemployed across the country, and that is even with billions of low-interest loans to businesses to keep people on the payroll. But, what comes next is a big question.

House Democrats are demanding that companies return federal dollars that they say were intended for smaller businesses

Jose Balmacera’s auto repair business is barely holding on. He’s two months behind rent, cut back on hours, and is barely making money. On Monday, he turned to the city of Miami to help stop some of the bleeding by applying for financial assistance. “I’m still waiting to see what the help is going to be. I’m going to...

Jose Balmacera’s auto repair business is barely holding on. He’s two months behind rent, cut back on hours, and is barely making money.

The outcry over large companies receiving hundreds of millions in Payroll Protection Program loans originally meant for small businesses was prompted by news reports based on public filings those companies are required to make because the sell stock on public exchanges. But more than 99% of the companies getting the loans are privately held and do not have to disclose…

The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans are moving to the head of the line

NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports.

Another $310 billion lifeline was thrown Friday to devastated small businesses, after the first attempt at the Payroll Protection Program quickly ran out of the $342 billion it was allotted.

Another lifeline thrown to devastated small businesses from Washington a some “big” businesses gobbled up hundreds of millions from the first batch of money. NBC 6’s Tony Pipitone reports.

NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports on how local governments are lending a helping hand to struggling small businesses.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is allowing some “hands-on” businesses like gyms, spas, hair and nail salons to open Friday morning, followed by restaurants and movie theaters Monday. While some business owners are opening their doors again with new social distancing measures in place, others are not happy and say they will remain closed.

The bill includes $250 billion in help for small businesses and $100 billion for hospitals.

The Trump administration and Congress are struggling to seal an agreement on more than $450 billion to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus, but both sides insist a final pact is within reach

Three-quarters of loans under the Payroll Protection Program went to the smallest of businesses, but those loans composed only 17% of the money loaned.