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Restaurant Grant Program Ends in a Cloud of Errors and Confusion

More than 100,000 business owners got help from the relief effort, but 265,000 were turned away — some after awards were rescinded.

How Two Start-Ups Reaped Billions in Fees on Small Business Relief Loans

Blueacorn and Womply processed one-third of all Paycheck Protection Program loans this year, stepping in when big lenders wouldn’t.

A Brooklyn Ice Cream Shop and the Make-or-Break Summer Ahead

Crème and Cocoa Creamery survived the pandemic. But like many small businesses in New York, its future is hardly secure.

Man Awaiting Trial for Covid-19 Bank Fraud Does It Again, Authorities Say

A Pennsylvania man was facing bank fraud and money laundering charges over Paycheck Protection Program loan applications when he submitted another one, U.S. prosecutors said.

Opinion | There’s a New Duo That Could Help Rein In Amazon

Labor and small business were once natural allies against big business. They should join forces again.

New York Is Getting $22 Billion in Federal Aid. How Should It Be Spent?

Business leaders warn the mayor that an influx of aid could be squandered on short-term programs that won’t help the unemployed.

Weddings Took a Big Hit in 2020. Enter the Micro-Wedding.

As nuptials were canceled across the country, wedding planners have downscaled — and in some cases their new offerings will stick.

Judges Halt Race and Gender Priority for Restaurant Relief Grants

Approvals for thousands of Restaurant Revitalization Fund applicants were rescinded after court orders struck down a policy that favored historically underserved groups.

Breaking Her Way Out of the ‘Shecession’

The pandemic has caused huge job losses among women. A program called Selfmade aims to help by teaching entrepreneurial skills.

The Importance of Black-Owned Vintage Stores

Often ignored in conversation about the booming resale industry is a long history of clothing thrifted by necessity, because of racism.

For Gyms With Tight Spaces, Expansion of a Different Sort

From on-demand video libraries to rooftop classes, the pandemic broadened how boutique workout spots operate.

Why the Pandemic Was a Breakout Moment for the Cannabis Industry

For many Americans, having enough marijuana was as essential as stocking up on toilet paper. And suppliers found a way to get it to them.

The Small Business Administration’s Gaffes Are Now Her Job to Fix

Traditionally a federal backwater, the agency has stumbled while shepherding $1 trillion in emergency aid. Its leader vows “a more customer-first approach.”

How Food Trucks Endured and Succeeded During the Pandemic

Embracing technology, scaling down costs and general flexibility have helped them through a difficult time.

Small Businesses Have Surged in Black Communities. Was It the Stimulus?

New research finds a big rise in new businesses despite the pandemic, particularly in predominantly Black neighborhoods.

Cultural Institutions Still Waiting for $16 Billion in Federal Aid

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program has been marred by delays, but officials say some applicants could learn next week if they have been approved for aid.

As Paycheck Protection Program Runs Dry, Desperation Grows

Overwhelmed lenders and panicking borrowers are in a frenzy to grab the remaining money in the small business relief program.