One New Yorker is proving the city’s past is just a business card away. After stumbling upon a dusty Rolodex at an Upper East Side estate sale, Mari Huang, 31, has turned a stranger’s curated collection of business cards into a heartwarming nostalgia rabbit hole — tracking down old-school NYC shops, performers and neighborhood gems … Read more
The tail-gatekeepers have spoken. World Cup fever has been gripping fervent soccer fans since mid-June, with revelers fanning out across the region to celebrate. Sure, it’s the first time the soccer tournament has been on US soil in 32 years, but local soccer fans attending a MetLife Stadium match better make sure tailgating is not … Read more
Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds — we’ve got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life — a full-on celebration … Read more
The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases … Read more
It seems more and more people these days have a side hustle — even teenagers. Especially teens, perhaps. New data has found that 2 in 5 teenagers are actively earning money online in the US. What’s more, an increasing number of 12- to 18-year-olds are earning more money through digital channels than they are through … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Is true capitalism at work in America? All signs point to yes. While more people may turn to social media to express their political views in this age, signaling political beliefs through posters, signs, and flags is still … Read more
Four in 10 small business owners believe 2024 will be a “make or break” year for their business, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 small business owners — half of whom work in tech or retail — revealed that 40% think this next year will be pivotal for their business. Respondents listed the … Read more
Consider this a tip-off. An expert is sharing the secret way businesses are attempting to squeeze extra cash out of their customers when they tip — and you shouldn’t fall for it. Anger about leaving a large gratuity is surging amid “tipflation,” whereby touchscreens now suggest customers leave tips of up to 40%. But one … Read more
The new legislation will require businesses in lower Manhattan and northern Brooklyn during Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks to contact workers employed during that time who may have been exposed to life-threatening toxins. The 9/11 Notice Act was unanimously passed by both the state Assembly and Senate. Governor Kathy Hochul is reviewing the bill and … Read more
February is Black History Month, making it a timely moment to look at some inspiring black entrepreneurs in and around New York City. Ahead, we put the spotlight on local movers and shakers, who also share their wisdom for other aspiring small business owners. Khadejha (“Dejha B”) Brunner Dejha B Coloring is a coloring book … Read more
The average person “shops small” 213 times throughout the year. A recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed nine in 10 (93%) people rely on a small business for events in their lives. A whopping 88% know someone who is employed at a small business in their community, with the average person knowing four names … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Inflation isn’t only costing small businesses money. It’s costing them customers as well. At the Bushwick Grind Cafe in Brooklyn, New York, Kymme Williams-Davis has raised prices and switched to different types of goods to keep up with the rising costs of milk, coffee, paper goods and plastic, as well as … Read more