CNBC - Small Businesses

Holiday gift-givers want their money to matter. Companies, large and small, are taking notice.

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 13:00:02 GMT

Many shoppers want their money to matter in a year when a pandemic has battered small businesses and a harsh light has been shined on racial inequities.

5 steps business owners can take to trim their 2020 taxes

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 13:30:01 GMT

We still don't know whether taxes will rise next year, but one thing's for sure: You can still act now to lower your 2020 tax bill.

Main Street pins hopes on Small Business Saturday sales to help stay afloat

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:58:24 GMT

It's uncertain how Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 will move the needle and help the millions of business owners on Main Street struggling to survive.

'It’s been crazy'— Maker of ultra-cold freezers sees surge in demand to store Covid vaccines

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:47:34 GMT

"Right now, we are out of everything," Dan Hensler of So-Low Environmental Equipment told CNBC.

Boom times have returned for venture-backed start-ups, says co-founder of $3 billion fintech Brex

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 13:10:20 GMT

In the middle of a pandemic that left millions of Americans unemployed, boom times have returned for start-ups, says 25-year old co-founder Henrique Dubugras.

Cramer rips Congress over failure to pass Covid stimulus, says it has 'doomed' small businesses

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:03:24 GMT

"I think that Congress has doomed so many companies. The president has doomed so many companies," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

The IRS has blessed this workaround for dodging the cap on state and local taxes

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:40:41 GMT

Seven states established a workaround for business owners facing a $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions. The IRS has signaled it would greenlight it.

Businesses can convert 2020’s red ink into cash with coronavirus tax breaks

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:00:01 GMT

The CARES Act allows businesses to carry back losses from 2018, 2019 and 2020, using it to offset income from up to five years ago. They may get tax refunds.

Momofuku joins Goldbelly's delivery service as consumers seek out far-flung comfort food during ...

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:50:29 GMT

Goldbelly is adding chef David Chang's Momofuku to its national delivery service amid a boom sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.

Kicking off a side business to earn extra cash? Master these tax tips first

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:15:01 GMT

Covid-19 has spurred people to generate additional streams of income. The extra cash comes with additional responsibilities. What you should know.

Op-ed: I left my job as CEO for 21 days to make a movie. Here's the Hollywood ending

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:50:31 GMT

Ravin Gandhi, CEO of a kitchenware company, followed his dream of making a movie. The film is now headed to streaming services like Apple TV, Amazon Prime.

The $68 trillion transfer of wealth in America is evaporating amid crisis

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 14:02:25 GMT

Over 2.3 million small businesses are owned by baby boomers and they are closing shop or selling out due to the pandemic as they watch assets shrink.

What Uber, Lyft Prop 22 win could mean for the future of all freelance work

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:30:01 GMT

Uber and Lyft are big winners of California's Prop 22 results on independent contractors, but freelancers across all professions, and the U.S., may be relieved.

PPP loan borrowers are being steered toward forgiveness. Why they should slow down

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:04:35 GMT

Cash-strapped small businesses and their banks can't wait to kick off the forgiveness process. Why some firms might be better off proceeding slowly.

Op-ed: Here are some action steps for small businesses that survived the Covid pandemic

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:46:57 GMT

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted tax and retirement planning for small-business owners, especially those focused on saving their businesses from the fallout earlier this year. With some hard work, however, there is still time to get back on track by Dec. 31.

6 tips for starting a successful business from these female military veterans who did it

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 13:00:01 GMT

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, these women successfully launched their own companies. Here are their six best tips for starting a business.

'I lost everything': In hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, people struggle to rebuild

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:00:01 GMT

Louisiana has been devastated by this season's hurricanes and residents feel overwhelmed as they try to restore their homes and businesses.

6 ways small businesses can boost holiday sales in 2020 amid the pandemic

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:00:01 GMT

Many consumers will do most of their shopping with local retailers. Small businesses need a digital plan to stay close to customers amid coronavirus pandemic.

How Main Street in battleground states can swing the presidential election

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 14:00:18 GMT

Small business represents a large voting block in swing states that could determine the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Vast migration of over 14 million Americans coming due to rise in remote work, study shows

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:47:57 GMT

Over 14 million Americans plan to relocate to a new U.S. city or region due in part to growth in remote work, according to an Upwork report released Thursday.