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NYT > Business > Small Business Apr 9, 2026

A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones

An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Apr 7, 2026

Linda Dresner, Old-School Guru of Avant-Garde Fashion, Dies at 88

Her minimalist gallery-like store on Park Avenue was a destination for generations of moneyed New Yorkers and helped…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Apr 7, 2026

Presto! In Chicago, a High-End Magic Palace Appears

The entrepreneur Glen Tullman is betting people want to dress up and watch magicians in a luxury setting. Either it will…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Apr 2, 2026

All the Worst People Seem to Want to Be ‘High Agency’

The term “high agency” is an ethos for a gambler’s time.

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NYT > Business > Small Business Mar 31, 2026

A New Jersey Teen Finds Treasure, and More, in Abandoned Storage Units

Michael Haskell, 17, set out to make some money from his locker dives. He ended up learning about life.

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NYT > Business > Small Business Mar 22, 2026

A Guardian of the Past Takes His Treasures Online

Louis Bofferding has an intimate feel for rare antiques with dramatic back stories. But his wealthy clients are…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Mar 1, 2026

Kickstarter’s C.E.O. on Running a Fully Remote Company With a Four-Day Workweek

Everette Taylor took over Kickstarter at a low moment for the crowdfunding pioneer, which made its name with small…

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NYT > Business > Small Business Feb 20, 2026

A NYC Chinese Restaurant’s Lunar New Year T-Shirts Are a Coveted Collector’s Item

A New York restaurant’s Lunar New Year merchandise has become a coveted collector’s item.

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