Your Money Now, The Small Business Report

The best cities to launch your small business; and the small business battle over flood insurance.

How the struggles of a strip mall reflect the growing concerns in the retail industry; and how farmers in Vermont have turned an unwanted weed into a product in demand.

Don't be so quick to dismiss chewing gum and potato chip bags as non-recyclable material. A company in New Jersey is finding new uses for such trash.

Taking your specific skill sets, adding specialty training, and turning it all into a blockbuster small business.

Russian investors in Silicon Valley seen with a suspicious eye these days; and the difficulty of finding work as an on-demand dog walker.

Creating a mentorship program in your small business. Ideas from a company called Ten Thousand Coffees.

The explosive growth of a small company in the competitive space of cybersecurity. And broadly, the threats that linger for small businesses, like data breaches.

Employees asked to lobby their Congress members about tax reform; and how consignment shop owners are competing for a piece of a growing pie.

The measure of employee happiness among big and small businesses; and how to launch your entrepreneurial venture with little or no money.

Lessons from Houston: How the National Flood Insurance Program is out of step with the needs of small business owners; and the typical day for entrepreneur Lori Greiner of Shark Tank.

The difficult work life for contractors, who often feel out of place among full-time employees in an office setting; and the status of bonuses and raises in the coming year for small businesses.

Desperate measures from companies desperately in need of workers; and communication tips when tragedy strikes a small business.

American craft brewers are experiencing some growing pains after enjoying boom times; and how about a tattoo with that pair of shoes? The small business mash-ups trying to entice new customers.

Tweaking your career path to create a new and unique niche for yourself...as a therapist to rock bands; and how a couple of bakers made the most of their time while trapped at work by Hurricane Harvey.

How a podcast about your small business can lead to increased exposure, and potential increased revenue.

The company taking a new approach to apprentice programs. Hear about the bootcamp and employment placement at Praxis.

The tech industry deals with accusations of ageism; and how workers in the gig economy can better handle their tedious tax requirements.

The shift toward richer perks in the gig economy; and restaurants offering discounts if you ditch your cellphone.

How certain brands are pushing back against the retail practices of Amazon.com.

How to leverage technology to improve efficiency at your small business...even if you're not tech savvy.