Meet Houston’s Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
A local student has figured out a way to keep her business going, even during the pandemic. She also donates some of her proceeds for an especially meaningful cause, and caught her city's attention with her winning ways.
Houston-area small business owners worried about President Biden's federal minimum wage plan
But small business owners tell FOX 26, it’s a death sentence, saying major companies may be able to shoulder the pay raise, but for small businesses, it’s a lose/lose.
Hundreds of Harris County small businesses see COVID loans forgiven
Harris County partnered with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to disburse $40 million dollars, in loans, to small businesses at risk of collapse. Now, $10 million dollars in federal Cares Act money is able to convert hundreds of those 'loans' to 'grants', that don't have to be repaid.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Small businesses, feeling financial pressure, need creative solutions to survive
Experts share how small businesses can survive while the country waits for vaccines to be distributed.
Houston-area small businesses hoping for increase in sales during pandemic
“Small Business Saturday” was held nationwide Saturday. The annual event is designed to motivate people to shop at locally-owned businesses following “Black Friday” and ahead of "Cyber Monday."
Pandemic forces small businesses to get creative to attract online shopping customers
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing small businesses to get creative to attract online shopping customers in order to survive.
Business owner in disbelief after 200 pound chair is stolen from storefront
Big Blue, as it's known, stands 9 feet tall, 7 feet wide, 8 feet deep and weighs about 200 pounds.
Business giving start-ups space to grow in pandemic
A Sugar Land business is offering three days of free office space and some small businesses say it's the boost they need.
Business group finds word-of-mouth offers path to success during pandemic slowdown
Business Networking International is making sure all of its business members are getting exposure.
US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.
Houston Fire Marshals received more than 10K complaints against bars, restaurants
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
Unemployment benefits coming to end, many worried about what to do next
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Fort Bend Co. launches consulting program to help small businesses survive
The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.
Struggling businesses face expensive property tax bills
The owner of the Potatoe Patch says he, now, faces a $59,000 property tax bill, that he can't pay. A sparse lunch-crowd, on a recent day, suggests how slow his recovery has been.