Business Matters Archives

SLO County farmers’ markets remaining open with new safety measures in place

May 29, 2020 11:47 am Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County farmers’ markets are reminding shoppers there are four open-air markets that remain open with several new safety measures in…

Solvang restaurants allowed to expand outdoor seating

May 28, 2020 1:37 am Katie Karl

The Solvang City Council has approved an emergency ordinance granting restaurants, bars, and wine tasting to expand their outdoor seating to allow…

SLO County hair salons and barber shops welcome back customers

May 27, 2020 1:54 pm Dave Alley

San Luis Obispo County hair salons and barber shops began to reopen for business Wednesday after receiving the go-ahead from Governor Newsom a day…

Pismo Beach reports no major problems during very busy holiday weekend

May 26, 2020 6:53 pm Dave Alley

Pismo Beach officials are reporting no major problems happened in the city during the extremely busy Memorial Day holiday weekend that drew thousands…

Hair salons and barbershops make the cut to reopen

May 26, 2020 5:39 pm Beth Farnsworth

Our news crew found employees jumping into action at one State Street salon just 30 minutes after Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement that hair…

How small businesses can boost sales

May 26, 2020 2:43 pm KESQ

(BPT) – With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time…

5 ways to boost your business in your neighborhood

May 26, 2020 2:43 pm KESQ

(BPT) – The beauty of running a local business is you’ve got boots on the ground, ready to capture attention and build your brand in and around…

Going digital is a powerful tool for small businesses in the new normal

May 26, 2020 2:43 pm KESQ

How small businesses can adapt to the new normal (BPT) – If you own a small business, or frequently shop at one, you know that COVID-19 has instantly…