Black mom-owned businesses across Pittsburgh area celebrated on Small Business Saturday
On Small Business Saturday, it was a celebration of small businesses owned by Black moms in Pittsburgh.
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Has tipping reached a tipping point?
A November 2023 survey from the Pew Research Center found that 72% of people think tipping is expected in more places than it was five years ago.
Businesses still waiting for Helene aid
Two months after Hurricane Helene, many homeowners and businesses have not received any aid from the federal government as the U.S. Small Business Administration's disaster loan fund ran out of money. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports and North Carolina business owner Jessie Dean shares her story.
Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business owners worry the move could hurt them. Kelly O'Grady reports.
Businesses struggle with pandemic-era loans
In 2020, the Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program to support mid-size businesses during the pandemic. Now, those businesses are having trouble catching up on those loan repayments. Bloomberg News economics and Federal Reserve reporter Catarina Saraiva has more.
Assessing potential impact of Trump's tariffs
Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small business owner Andy Gossett joins to discuss what the tariffs would mean for his outdoor sporting goods company.
Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's worried about the impact the tariffs could have if enacted.
A look back at 1990's quirky recession
In this fun "Mornings Memory," we revisit a hands-on illustration from 1990, where large and colorful balls were used on CBS This Morning to explain the complexities of supply and demand during a recession.
Congress asked to convene over hurricane aid
Florida and several surrounding states suffered enormous financial losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Lawmakers of both political parties are calling for Congress to reconvene to pass emergency funds before the 2024 election. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports on whether Congress will convene and how funds could get through to the states.
SBA out of disaster relief funds
The Small Business Administration, a key federal program that provides disaster loans, said it has run out of funds for new emergency loans following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
FEMA relief fund down ahead of Milton
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida's central west coast as a Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center, almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds
Biden administration and congressional sources worry that funding to help small businesses recover from hurricane damage will dry up by the end of October.
Iconic record seller looking to retire
Sandy Chase turned what started as a record collection into a successful business, becoming the go-to seller for rare and hard to find vinyl. He's now looking to retire and sell his store and collection of at least 500,000 records to a new generation. Carter Evans has the story.
Harris' tax plan to help small businesses
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new tax plan Wednesday to benefit small businesses.
Harris proposes incentives for small businesses
While campaigning in New Hampshire on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris served up an idea that would allow new small businesses a chance to write off up to $50,000 in startup costs, up from the current maximum of $5,000. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Job market cools but remains resilient, report shows
The U.S. added 206,000 new jobs in June, marking a slight cooling in the labor market, but still a sign that hiring remains strong. Michael George has more on what this could mean for interest rates moving forward.
Small Business Genesis: Juanita's Plants
Like many during the pandemic, Kat Hernandez did some soul-searching. She decided to follow her entrepreneurial instincts and open a small business that curates, customizes, consults and delivers houseplants to New York City residents and companies. As founder, she named the business Juanita's Plants in honor of her grandmother.
Michigan woman brings fashion to custom derby hats
When it comes to high fashion, Rachelle Willnus is adding her flair through her business Derby Hats by Rachelle
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Venerable San Francisco LGBTQ bar the Stud reopens at new location
One of San Francisco's oldest LGBTQ bars, on Saturday the Stud re-opened it's doors for the first time in four years at a new location.
New restaurant hopes to uplift north Minneapolis community
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
UC Berkeley offers Taylor Swift college course
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley. Jo Ling Kent has more.
A look at conditions facing Key Bridge divers
Crews are facing daunting challenges in reopening the Port of Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Meanwhile, a federal program is offering loans to small businesses impacted by the disaster. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more.
Latina-owned business breaking barriers at farmers market in Wayne, Pa.
Veronica Fitzgerald, owner of V Empanadas, is leading the way for Latina-owned businesses in Delaware County.
SF Mission District's La Vaca Birria owner defends price of his $22 burritos
A restaurant owner in San Francisco's Mission District responded to concerns from a customer about the rising cost of one of the burritos on his menu, which has spiked to $22.
Supreme Court temporarily freezes order requiring Trump admin. to provide full SNAP payments
It froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
UPS and FedEx ground MD-11 planes after deadly Kentucky crash
UPS and FedEx are grounding their MD-11 fleets "out of an abundance of caution" after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky.
FAA order cutting thousands of flights kicks in as airlines scramble to comply
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights beginning Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Judge permanently blocks Trump admin. from deploying National Guard to Portland
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
Grand jury subpoenas ex-CIA chief Brennan, ex-FBI officials linked to Trump-Russia probe
Subpoenas went out to former CIA Director John Brennan, former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former FBI attorney Lisa Page, according to a source.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia announces baby daughter's death
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
Heritage Foundation backlash erupts over leader's defense of Tucker Carlson
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Trump pardons New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry
The eight-time MLB All-Star pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time.