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With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of coronavirus
The check has arrived and beleaguered restaurant owners across America are looking down on their empty wallets.
A flood of business bankruptcies likely in coming months
The billions of dollars in coronavirus relief targeted at small businesses may not prevent many of them from ending up in bankruptcy court.
Q&A: How to get aid for a small business hit by coronavirus crisis
Millions of small business owners will be turning to the government, seeking help for an individual and nationwide cataclysm, the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Urgent question from small businesses: When will aid arrive?
They're awaiting help from the $2 trillion rescue package signed into law Friday. But with bills fast coming due, no end to business closings and an economy that's all but...
California consumer privacy law can affect businesses across U.S.
If the thousands of Californians who use Josh Simons' app for musicians demand next month that Vampr delete their personal information, Simons will be ready to comply.
Consumers could be collateral damage if U.S. expands tariffs on Chinese imports
The Trump administration is preparing to extend 25% tariffs to practically all Chinese imports not already hit with duties, including toys, sneakers, shirts, alarm clocks, toasters and coffeemakers.
Retailers hope for certainty as Supreme Court hears tax case
Retailers are hoping for a resolution this year from the Supreme Court, which hears arguments Tuesday in a decades-old dispute: Whether companies must collect sales tax on items sold in...
Dating danger? Businesses rethink workplace romance policies
It happens in so many workplaces — two colleagues begin a romantic relationship. But a heightened awareness about sexual harassment means small business owners can get more anxious when employees...
Tax cut, bonuses for workers? Many businesses not sure yet
Small business owners may want to hand out bonuses and raises now that there's a new tax law, but many don't know if they'll have any wealth to share.
No penalty: Small businesses let sports fans enjoy big games
While customers are watching the Super Bowl at Boston's Common Ground Bar and Grill, waiters and bartenders will pause to see key moments as well. General Manager Jeff John understands...