Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ this holiday season
Overall, The National Retail Federation predicts retail sales in November and December will rise between 2.5% and 3.5% compared with same period a year ago.
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The Speakeasy, longtime Indianapolis co-working spot, closing in December
The Speakeasy was a pioneer in co-working when it opened more than a dozen years ago with backing of several local entrepreneurs. Several well-known local companies got their start at the organization.
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Two Chicks District Co. store closing in Noblesville
Sunday is planned as the final day of operations at the Two Chicks District Co. store founded by “Good Bones” star Mina Starsiak Hawk.
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Hair care, streetwear stores the latest additions to St’Artup 317’s roster
St’Artup 317 is a short-term showcase for businesses on the path to becoming long-term tenants elsewhere in the city.
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Fortville business owners reeling from road construction
Broadway Street in Fortville is a mess of orange construction cones and heavy equipment, with traffic backing up at rush hour and nobody getting anywhere quickly. It’s been this way for 16 months.
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Adrienes Flowers & Gifts owners brightened Noblesville
Moffett and Stephen Craig are retiring this month after 35 years of operating Adrienes in a 133-year-old house at 1249 Conner St. just east of the historic courthouse square.
Purposeful Design rebuilds lives as participants build furniture
The east-side company is about to finish 2024 with more than $2.7 million in sales—up from $1.35 million four years ago. By 2026, the business expects sales to reach $3 million.
In the Amazon era, independent retailers make it personal to keep customers coming back
To compete with the e-commerce giant, independent retailers rely on something people can’t find online: in-person customer service.
GeniPhys builds momentum with wound care technology
After 10 long years, the company that has developed a collagen biomaterial to help heal tissue is readying itself for its next big steps: regulatory approval and commercial launch.
Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime rule
On Nov. 15, a federal judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would have expanded access to overtime pay to millions more salaried workers across the U.S.
New coalition seeks to reduce barriers for entrepreneurs in Indiana
The coalition is a state branch of the national nonprofit Right to Start, which advocates for laws that provide tax breaks, provide procurement dollars and reduce regulations for startups and small businesses.
Sales-tech firm Kennected facing lawsuit from creditor
Ultimo Global Holdings LLC alleges that the company has defaulted on a $1 million promissory note.
Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses
The change is an effort to crack down on fraud. But legitimate small businesses could be hurt if they’re unaware of the change.
Labor costs remain high for small businesses, but report shows wage growth slowing for some
The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch found hourly earnings growth for workers at firms with 50 employees or less dropped below 3% for the first time since January 2021.
Fishers startup prepares to go public
Four-year-old Novusterra Inc. is planning an initial public offering within 90 days and hopes to be approved to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market, often used by companies that are still developing.
COVID-19 government disaster loans saved businesses, but saddled some survivors with debt
The SBA awarded about 4 million loans worth $380 billion through the program. More than $300 billion was outstanding as of late 2023.
New ad urges Sen. Todd Young to support permanent small biz tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business said Monday it released the 30-second Indiana ad as part of a national push to extend a 20% small business deduction.
Rally conference returns—with some changes
As Elevate Ventures prepares for year two of its multimillion-dollar Rally innovation conference, the organization is making a few adjustments to last year’s playbook.
Small businesses still dealing with tech outages created by CrowdStrike
Businesses from airlines to hospitals have been grappling with a faulty software update that caused technological havoc worldwide on Friday, and its repercussions continued through the weekend.
Summer pause: Small business sales growth tapers as consumers take breather on spending
Consumers cut back on small business spending and visits in June across a number of industries.
Tech-powered initiative aims to boost Black-owned firms
A group of Indianapolis-based organizations has come together to create Indy Biz Pass, which the organizations describe as a first-of-its-kind network designed to support local Black-owned businesses.
Vouchers help startups turn small ideas into big ones
Startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs who have an idea with commercialization potential can tap into a system of state funding and support through a research-focused grant program.
Fishers neighbors create medical record app
Primary Record allows families and other caregivers to organize and share medical information with one another and with doctors from their computer or phone.
Tinker Street owner says restaurant perseveres because of its people
Rave reviews and a packed dining room have helped define the first nine years of business at the cozy, 1,000-square-foot restaurant where Tom Main spends a lot of time thinking about the well-being of his employees.