The community that saved Christmas(3:41)Dec 17

A Southern California neighborhood comes to the rescue of its local toy store.

Sock biz comes home(2:51)Nov 23

When outsourcing almost forced Cabot Hosiery Mills to shut its doors, Darn Tough Vermont Socks was born, reinventing the company.

Business of going out of business(2:44)Oct 29

When businesses shut down, they often auction their assets. Take a look inside the process.

Custom suit biz gets made over(3:24)Oct 22

After 45 years in the suit-making business, Balani Custom Clothiers has a new name and a new plan to attract a younger, hipper clientele.

Short-term help wanted: boat builder(2:27)Oct 18

Thanks to new business, a custom boat-building company is hiring again after a round of layoffs.

A town back from the brink(2:23)Oct 18

Government incentives helped save Kokomo, Ind., a town that once teetered on the brink of extinction during the economic downturn.

Small business is still hiring(2:23)Oct 8

'Help Wanted' signs are popping up all over, but small business owners say they still feel the impact of the financial downturn.

Trader dumps bonds for gin(2:05)Oct 6

A former Wall Street banker gets laid off from his job and opens the Breuckelen Distilling Company.

iPhone app beefs up sausage sales(2:26)Sep 17

The Let's Be Frank hot dog truck is no longer a cash only business thanks to the Square application.

Detroit candy company returns to roots(1:49)Feb 9

After nearly shutting down 20 years ago, Sanders Candy grows once again after retuning to its original look, feel and taste.

Return of the romantic canal trip(2:57)Dec 21

Guerilla Internet marketing and teaming up with local businesses keep a gondolier in Long Beach, Calif., afloat.

From 18 wheels to turntables(1:36)Dec 18

A former trucker changes gears on his career and rediscovers his gift as a deejay.

MD by day, iPhone developer at night(2:19)Dec 9

Brian Gillett needed some extra money to put his son through private school, so he developed an iPhone app that helps users find a nearby mailbox.

Old restaurant cooks up new biz(3:16)Dec 7

The Avon Old Farms Inn attracts its customers with affordable menu options and live music.

Baking bread and changing lives(3:34)Dec 2

The owner of Beach Lake Bread turned to a job training program to expand her staff without spending extra dough.

Job cuts: A trickle of hope(2:44)Nov 24

As large architecture firms cut staff, a small firm lowers its overhead by hiring laid-off architects as consultants.

Guitar string maker saves jobs(2:11)Dec 1

String maker D'Addario implements Lean manufacturing practices to keep jobs in the U.S and boost their bottom line.

Witch Hazel's marketing magic(3:27)Nov 16

Makers of this all-purpose astringent are always trying to conjure up new marketing tactics.

Sons turn beauty biz around(3:26)Nov 10

Second generation helps organic hair care company boost their bottom line.

'Shop Local' goes digital(2:33)Nov 2

A furniture store in Montclair, NJ created an online community of local store owners to help sustain its business during the recession.

New Orleans grassroots recovery(3:02)Oct 28

Idea Village, a business resource group that helped entrepreneurs after Katrina, helps them thrive during the recession.

MLB helps flood victim rebuild(3:45)Oct 19

A sportswear company recovers from a devastating flood with support from Major League Baseball and the community.

Rebuilding a contracting company(3:03)Oct 14

Princeton Air fought the housing downturn by turning the company toward sustainable building.