After years of dreaming, Ruben Trujillo had finally launched his own business. According to a recent study conducted by consulting firm Oxford Economics and funded by TikTok, 43% of Latinx entrepreneurs said the social media platform is critical to their business’ existence. Jaz and Sam Sears of AZ Taco King — a Mexican restaurant chain in Arizona — said that …
Companies are shedding office space — and it may be killing small businesses Enlarge this image toggle caption Arezou Rezvani/NPR Arezou Rezvani/NPR LOS ANGELES — James Wallace Sears has more shoes at his repair shop these days than he knows what to do with. Enlarge this image toggle caption Arezou Rezvani/NPR Arezou Rezvani/NPR "Right now I'm maybe getting four or …