Small businesses are constantly looking for new ways to improve their operations, and technology is a key component in that. In this week’s news roundup, we’ll look at how small businesses can make the most of mobile apps and social media.
Bringing you the most up-to-date information about small businesses and more—this week, we’re talking about 3D printing, millennials at work, and everything you need to know about Monday was a very bleak day.
Black Monday
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The stock market had one of its most turbulent weeks in recent memory:
Oil prices have taken a particularly hard blow this week, barely recovering from a six-year low set on Monday.
Is a market downturn beneficial to your company? Gene Marks has many reasons to be optimistic.
Sacred merchandise
The impending visit of Pope Francis to the United States has prompted a boom in Papal merchandise.
Update on technology
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In terms of business, 3D printing has so far failed to live up to the promise.
The financial advantages of Best Buy’s increasing partnership with Apple have been evident.
Young employees
A recent survey of employees in their twenties revealed some intriguing insights into what drives millennials.
Advice gleaned from the front pages
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In the comments, let us know what you think about this week’s small business news items.