Business

Two women have opened up two different Boston businesses amid the pandemic. “Pandemic cannot stop me,” said Viki Petkova, owner of Delini Gelato in West Roxbury. “We’re here, we’re in it, we’re not leaving,” said Kelsey Munger, owner of Monumental Market in Jamaica Plain. Munger opened the cafe and bakery just as the coronavirus was spreading around the world...

A regular day can be difficult during the pandemic, but imagine if you were trying to open a new business in this time.

Kevin and Tammy Merritt, the owners and founders of Crue Brew Brewery in Raynham share their story. Plus, hear their insights into what has it been like to be one of just a very few Black owned breweries in Massachusetts.

Startup businesses in Vermont that were in the works before the pandemic — which are now opening during a challenging atmosphere for sales — are looking for community support to help get them off the ground. “We’re confident we’ll survive,” said Chris Kesler, who is part of the team behind Black Flannel. The multimillion dollar project converted vacant retail space…

Small businesses in Massachusetts and across the country have been seriously impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Many of them now have to exist in a very different manner than they did before — and that’s if they’re able to continue operating at all. With an eye toward helping local businesses navigate this new world, NBC10 Boston is offering a...

Mark Harrington, the president of Healthworks Fitness and Republic Fitness says they’ve changed everything about the club in the name of cleanliness.

More than three months without being able to open nearly led to the Greenwich Village symbol of pride closing its doors for good, so the owners put out a plea for help — and got plenty of responses

Multiple companies have announced that they will either honor or recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for their employees this year, as a sign of support for the Black community.

On the small yellow sticky note that 20-year-old Alex Kearns left on his bedroom door was an ominous message saying to turn on the computer. Daniel Kearns powered up his son’s laptop in their home in Naperville, Ilinois. Within seconds, a four-paragraph letter flashed on the screen. “If you’re reading this, then I am dead,” the note started. It...

The impact of the coronavirus on Massachusetts tourism has been “nine times worse than 9/11,” according to a local industry leader. Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, joined NBC10 Boston’s Brian Shactman on Tuesday for a Small Business and the COVID-19 Crisis webinar focusing on the tourism and hospitality industry. “If you compare it...

Greater Boston’s tourism and hospitality industry is taking a massive hit because of COVID-19. Martha Sheridan, president and CEO of The Greater Boston Convention and Visitor’s Bureau talks about the impact and shares details about what you can and cannot do at the moment.

Media has been changing for years and many companies are adapting to a new world due to coronavirus. Danielle Johnson is even starting a radio station that brings the industry back to its roots and focuses more on helping underserved communities.

Restaurants across Massachusetts are being forced to make dramatic changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. And that will continue even as restaurants start to reopen for outdoor dining this week. Bob Luz, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, joined NBC10 Boston’s Brian Shactman on Tuesday for a Small Business and the COVID-19 Crisis webinar focusing on the future of...

What can you do to help keep restaurants up and running? Lots to digest in this episode of Small Business and the COVID-19 Crisis, with Massachusetts Restaurant association president and CEO Bob Buz.

Businesses are putting new safety measures in place to reopen while protecting their customers and staff from COVID-19. But those measures come at a price.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott ordered all summer fairs and festivals canceled, but he also allowed some close-contact businesses to begin reopening.

Victoria’s Secret parent company L Brands reported Wednesday its third straight quarterly loss and fourth consecutive drop in sales, as its stores were forced shut for most of the period due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses in Massachusetts have a lengthy to-do list from state authorities to attend to before they can reopen, as the highly contagious coronavirus continues to devastate the economy. The requirements are part of Gov. Charlie Baker’s phased approach to restarting the Massachusetts economy, which was largely shuttered nearly two months ago as the state ramped up its fight against COVID-19. In...

Why are retailers in Massachusetts facing greater challenges than their counterparts in the other New England states? And how concerned are they about surviving? We have an engaging conversation with Jon Hurst, the President of the Retailers Association of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts is currently in the first of a four-phased reopening plan, unveiled by Gov. Charlie Baker Monday.