Debt Ceiling Threatens Small Businesses

Aqeela Sherrills, the owner of 3 Worlds Cafe, explained how the government shutdown has affected his business. (ATVN/ Raishad Hardnett)

He explained if the government defaults, then it could make the economy even worse than it already is because of the shutdown.

Small business owners who are vendors to the government could potentially not get paid on time if the government doesn't fix things by the end of the week.

Aqeela Sherrills is the owner of 3 Worlds Cafe in South East L.A. and he said if the shutdown isn't solved soon, it could greatly hurt his business.