Chicago small businesses hope to have a very busy holiday season, reports WTTW.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Chicago shopping districts. But between supply chain problems, inflation and the shadow of a pandemic, the outlook for small retail and food businesses continues to be uncertain this holiday season.

Small business grants are available from the following places, reports the Fool.

Starting a small business is no easy feat. In addition to the countless hours of planning and preparation, you also need to find the funding to get your business off the ground.

Busy holiday season is welcome for many small business dealing with rising cost, reports Fox(

It’s an expensive time to run a small business, and many are relying on this busy shopping season for a much-needed boost.