Small Businesses

It's no Times Square but downtown Wilmington is always a popular spot to ring in the New Year. Question is, can revelers keep themselves under control and will the cops be ready for them if they can't? Full story...

Another step closer to getting Wilmington's Convention Center up and running means more jobs. Full story...

Credit card companies can no longer increase interest rates for responsible consumers, but they have increased fees for small businesses. At 17th Street Deli in Downtown Wilmington credit card companies increased the fee on each transaction by half a percent. Just to swipe the card costs at least 12 cents for a credit card and 25 cents for a debit card. Full story...

If you are thinking of starting a small business, you are in the right place. A national magazine ranked the Port City one of the best places to start a business. Full story...

President Obama's push for health care reform could have a big impact on small businesses. Today, our Small Business Big Deal series takes a look at how one health care provider juggles caring for her patients... Full story...

Friday, millions of workers around the country will get a raise. But that could actually be bad news for some employees. Full story...

Small business owners in the Greater Wilmington area had the chance to express some of their concerns to the lieutenant governor Monday. Walter Dalton is on a state-wide tour to hear the needs of small businesses. Full story...