Here comes the bridal gown tariff
How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy.
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Sellers of dog leashes and mom gear hope court rulings lead to tariff relief
Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.
Meet the man who made six figures selling anti-Elon Musk Tesla stickers
Matthew Hiller started making anti-Elon Musk stickers for Teslas after Musk's X takeover. He's made six figures selling them.
How tariffs could impact the availability of baby products
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Steven Dunn founder and CEO of Munchkin a U.S.-based company selling lifestyle products for mothers, babies and children. Dunn has written an open letter to President Trump and Congress about how tariffs could harm his business and American families.
He once made food for astronauts. Will his new idea survive Trump's funding freeze?
Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA food scientist, won a USDA innovation grant to further develop a meal replacement bar for first responders. Trump's freeze on government awards has jeopardized those plans.
Where manufacturing jobs have shrunk, a library is giving a leg up to entrepreneurs
The public library in Toledo, Ohio, is one of a number across the U.S. that have become entrepreneurial hubs. Business-specialist librarians are helping aspiring small-business owners and nonprofits for free.
Amazon sellers say they made a good living — until Amazon figured it out
The federal government has sued Amazon for allegedly using its monopoly power to stamp out rivals. Now, some small businesses that sell on the marketplace reveal what it's like to depend on Amazon.
Credit crackdown weighs on businesses
Even before the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank last month, other banks were getting stingier about making loans. That makes it harder for businesses trying to grow and raises the risk of recession.
Grants awarded to rural county development organizations
The NC Rural Center is awarding over $3 million to organizations that provide loans to small businesses.
Applications open for Greensboro minority business accelerator
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its minority business accelerator p