Articles by Melissa Wylie
States With the Most Essential Businesses
June 1, 2020
A swath of the U.S. from the south Atlantic into the heartland has the greatest number of businesses deemed essential during a stay-at-home order. Nonessential... read more
46% of Small Business Owners Concerned They Don’t Have Enough Money to Reopen
May 28, 2020
Even as states and cities allow more businesses to reopen, many entrepreneurs are anxious about doing so. Nearly half of small business owners worry they... read more
States Getting the Most Help From PPP Loans
May 26, 2020
States throughout the Great Plains are so far seeing the biggest impact of Paycheck Protection Program loans — funds designed to help small businesses stay... read more
Half of Americans Want More Local Businesses in Their Communities
May 4, 2020
Despite an abundance of online retailers and chain stores, most Americans remain loyal to local businesses and want more small shops in their communities, according... read more
Places With the Most At-Risk Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has crashed the U.S. economy and brought certain industries to a near standstill — including retail, entertainment, food and accommodations. Cities that... read more