Washington's small businesses brace for historic tax increases
Small businesses across Washington are bracing for potential tax increases as state lawmakers address a $13 billion budget shortfall. Fox 13’s Shirah Matsuzawa reports on a virtual briefing where business leaders voiced concerns about the impact on economic stability.
Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know
The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.
Increasing rent closes Tacoma minority-owned business
A minority-owned business and Tacoma staple is calling it quits as their rent is on the rise.
Small businesses turn to AI
Many small businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to boost sales and productivity.
Illegal food vendors lead to health department changes in Seattle
The health department in King County warns they are seeing increasing amounts of illegal food vendors popping up and hope a new requirement for businesses will keep families safe.
Tacoma business' smashed out windows turns into empowerment
Someone smashed out the windows of Campfire Coffee in Tacoma two times in only a few days, but the owner is using the act of violence as a way to empower the community.
Seattle-area businesses close for 'A Day Without Immigrants'
Businesses across western Washington closed their doors on Monday to give the public a glimpse of what a day without immigrants might look like.
TikTok ban worries small businesses
President-elect Trump is signaling that he'll try to save TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring it to be sold or banned, but small businesses are worried about what comes next.
Donors whip up a better holiday season for Seattle bakery after theft, sluggish sales
It was a “sweet" ending, for a West Seattle bakery after a major setback right before the holidays when someone stole their SUV.
Donors whip up a better holiday season for Seattle bakery after theft
Donors helped to whip up a better ending for a West Seattle bakery after a major setback right before the holidays when someone stole their SUV.
New year in Seattle means new minimum wage requirements
On New Year’s Day, Seattle’s minimum wage is jumping up to more than $20 per hour, and for some local small business owners, that is too much of a change to keep their doors open.
Woman, male 'accomplice' accused of using child in Auburn jewelry heist
An Auburn woman has been arrested, accused of using a small child to distract store employees, while a man stole thousands of dollars in gold jewelry from a case at Antique Marketplace in Auburn.
Here’s how much Seattle’s minimum wage will rise in 2025
Seattle's new minimum wage for 2025 will be $4 higher than the state's new wage. Here's what that means for employees and small business owners.
Thieves steal truck, tools from local landscaping business in Ballard
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks and several pricey power tools were stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
'A real gut punch': Local landscaping business has truck, power tools stolen in Ballard
Rowan's Roots, a local landscaping business, says one of its trucks was stolen in Ballard last Tuesday.
Small business struggles: Ballard restaurant closing after building owner stops lease
The co-owners of the Fish Ladder Lounge in Ballard say they were shocked when they received a notice telling them their lease was terminated, and they needed to vacate.
Sequim company pioneers sustainable, eco-friendly surfboards
Mike Olson and Pete Saari have been creating Washington-inspired surfboards for years, using a one-of-a-kind building process that's nearly impossible to recreate.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
FTC bans non-compete clauses: What that means for Washington workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers in the US, and some local workers say that could benefit consumers, too.
Small Business Saturday expected to have more shoppers than Black Friday
Small Business Saturday is the annual shopping holiday that falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Started back in 2010, the campaign’s main focus is to encourage shoppers to support small businesses and local shops in their communities.