Texas ranked 3rd best state to start a business, according to study
Calling all entrepreneurs, if you're looking to start a business, Texas is one of the best places to start it!
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Houston business owner nearly missed HSN debut after Southwest flight canceled
Houston business owner nearly missed a chance of a lifetime when her Southwest Airlines flight was canceled during the airline’s all-out meltdown over the holidays.
Congressman Al Green to host webinar to minority owned businesses, entrepreneurs
U.S. Congressman Al Green is inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend an informational webinar he's hosting that aims to help small minority-owned businesses.
Becoming Houston business owner may be getting easier
The Governor's Texas Economic Development office has a new website to help future and current business owners with advice.
2 Texas cities ranked among top 10 best in the country for work conferences, according to study
Houston and San Antonio were ranked among the top 10 best cities in the U.S. for work conferences for reasonable hotel rates, meal costs, and ample distance between downtown and the airports.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
Houston small business competition offers seed money for would-be entrepreneurs
Liftoff Houston entrepreneur competition is designed to help people with an idea for a business with seed money.
More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive
Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staffs pretty tight.
More restaurants turning to digital connections to stay competitive
Restaurant jobs were a significant part of the July jobs report, but hiring challenges and inflation fears are still keeping staff pretty tight. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says 'some' establishments are relying, more, on a digital connection to keep customers happy.
$20 million available for diverse Houston-area small businesses, non-profits
Diverse Houston-area small businesses and non-profit organizations have an opportunity to apply for grants thanks to a new portal.
Brazoria County pizzeria expands, despite inflation and recession concerns
At a time of rising inflation and a possible recession, some businesses may be looking to 'protect' themselves from whatever's coming. But a Brazoria County pizzeria thinks 'now' is the time to grow.
Woman-owned contractor building her reputation one project at a time
A new four-lane road in Clear Lake is open to traffic as crews work to build a wide walk and bike looks like any other road project, except this one, was built under the direction of Raquel Bourjourne's INDI Construction Partners.
Houston-area restaurant with self-serve bar concept shuts down, files for bankruptcy
Less than a year after its new, self-serve bar concept was launched, Shoot the Moon is shutting its doors for good.
How high gas prices harm small businesses
We speak with one small business owner who says higher gas prices putting the squeeze on his budget and driving up prices.
Houston nurse creates app to help nurses provide virtual wound care
In the fourth and final part of our Black history month series highlighting black-owned businesses throughout the Houston area. FOX 26’s Gabby Hart is shining a light on a local nurse who saw a problem within the home healthcare profession and came up with a service to solve it.
Black Lives Matter calling for support for Black-owned businesses, but also boycott of white businesses
The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Lone Star Rally kicks off for first time since COVID-19 put event on hiatus
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26’s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.