small business

Small Business Association works to give personal care advice

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Many challenges come with owning a small business, but Monday night business owners were invited to a a panel discussion to alleviate some of the stress that comes along with it. The panel discussion was held at Conver-Space to give those with a business a chance to have a “real talk” about self care and personal…

Help Planned for Small Businesses Affected by VC Summer Layoffs

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Small Business Development Center will host a series of upcoming programs, for small businesses affected by the layoffs at VC Summer Nuclear Plant in Jenkinsville. The tools are meant to help small business owners assess their current financial, operational and mental preparedness for the economic challenges that will come in the recovery period….

Midlands Barrette Business in Running for Big Prize

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Midlands resident Gabby Goodwin, the ten-year-old behind “GaBBY Bows”, is in the running to win a $10,000 grant for kid entrepreneurs. Barbara’s Food is running the competition. The company narrowed down a field of hundreds of applicants to ten. You have until Friday at midnight to cast one vote a day for Gabby to win the…

Cinnamon Roll Puts Columbia Eatery in National Spotlight

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Shandon restaurant will be the focus of an episode of “Ginormous Foods” on Food Network. The show came to Columbia at the beginning of March to shoot at “The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli.” The show was was drawn to the cafe because of its 12 pound CinnaMonster cinnamon roll cake. Mother-son duo Jody and Rich Kreush…