“Growth, as they say, eats cash,” said Christine Herron, co-founder of Achieve Sports in Aurora, Colorado.

Kai Ryssdal spoke with the co-owners of the Ruby Fruit about seeking outside financial investment and how they hope to grow the business.

Leisure activities are a big theme with Cumberland County’s growing retirement community.

This seamstress turns old sweatshirts, towels, and other thrifted materials into fresh fits for professional sporting events.

Deborah Holtschlag, owner of Plant Traps, says she “managed to take back control of the brand” after suing hundreds of sellers.

Jessie Dean, owner of Asheville Tea Company, has sold out of her Christmas blends but is still waiting for affordable loans to rebuild.

Sisters Stevi Bell and Amanda Calhoun of Fantasy Island Toys, talk about their plans for the busiest shopping season of the year.

With import charges looming, Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, is considering alternatives to Chinese-made instruments.

“It is going to take funding, and it is going to take a lot of support,” says Jessie Dean, owner of Asheville Tea Co. in North Carolina.

Rita Magalde moved Sheer Ambrosia from her home kitchen to a commercial space in Salt Lake City.