Small Business

Westside Retailers Report Strong Weekend Foot Traffic

Shop owners along the Westside corridor say weekend sales are outpacing last year, crediting new foot-traffic patterns and community events.

By Renee Caldwell • June 3

Small Business

Rising Food Costs Push Local Restaurants to Rework Menus

Independent restaurant owners across metro Atlanta are adjusting pricing and portioning as ingredient costs continue to climb.

By Marcus Ihenacho • June 2

Entrepreneurs

Old Fourth Ward Founder Grows Staffing Startup to 12 Employees

A two-year-old staffing startup has expanded its Atlanta team, citing demand from logistics and hospitality employers.

By Priya Nathan • May 30

Retail

East Atlanta Boutiques Prepare for Holiday Inventory Season

Small retailers are placing early holiday orders as supply-chain lead times remain unpredictable heading into the fourth quarter.

By Renee Caldwell • May 28

Finance

Local Lenders Report Uptick in Small-Business Loan Applications

Community banks say small-business borrowing has picked up as owners invest in expansion and equipment upgrades.

By Marcus Ihenacho • May 24

Profiles

Meet the Owner Turning a Family Recipe Into a Growing Grab-and-Go Brand

A Grant Park entrepreneur has parlayed a family recipe into a three-location grab-and-go concept with plans to expand citywide.

By Priya Nathan • May 21