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Oil prices slip ahead of data pointers on impact of coronavirus on demand

Reuters: Business News Feb 17, 2020 | 01:31 am

Oil prices edged lower on Monday as investors brace for economic data in Asia due this week that should give a reading on how China's coronavirus epidemic has affected oil demand.

From Scratch: How to Start Your Own Painting Business

Small Business Brief Feb 17, 2020 | 01:03 am

Did you know that the average painting business only employes about two employees? Unlike other companies, you don’t always have to hire employees to work for you. Then how do you get the job done? Well, with this guide, you[…]

Asian shares ease off three-week highs as virus fears return

Reuters: Business News Feb 17, 2020 | 00:57 am

Asian shares stepped back from three-week highs on Monday as investors weighed the near-term hit on global growth from a fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak in China, although expectations of further policy stimulus helped stem losses.

The Ten Commandments of Mortgage Marketing

Small Business Brief Feb 17, 2020 | 00:30 am

More than 60% of homes in the United States still have a mortgage to clear. While about 37% of family homes in the United States have since cleared their mortgages, the demand for home financing is still relatively high. More[…]

High Flyers: 5 Benefits of Flyer Marketing for Your Business

Small Business Brief Feb 17, 2020 | 00:26 am

When it comes to marketing your event, business, or service, we hear a lot about digital marketing, these days. But what about something a little more analog? When was the last time you looked into flyer marketing? Using flyers to spread[…]

Xerox courts HP shareholders as takeover battle heats up

Reuters: Business News Feb 17, 2020 | 00:07 am

U.S. printer maker Xerox Holdings Corpis hosting a dinner for HP Incshareholders this week as it seeks investor support to overcome the personal computer maker's resistance to its $35 billion takeover bid, according to people familiar with the matter.

Clock's ticking for Nissan boss Uchida to show he has a plan: sources

Reuters: Business News Feb 16, 2020 | 22:10 pm

Nissan's new CEO Makoto Uchida doesn't have time to work his way into the job. He is effectively on probation and has a matter of months to show he can revive the ailing automaker, according to three people familiar with[…]

What Is the Future of 3D Printing in Manufacturing?

Small Business Brief Feb 16, 2020 | 17:07 pm

The 3D printer industry has topped $7 billion. You might think that’s not too shabby for a technology that’s renowned for making plastic novelties. The 3D printer is so much more than that though. In fact, one of the trends[…]

What Are Payroll Funding Companies and How Do They Work?

Small Business Brief Feb 15, 2020 | 19:51 pm

It doesn’t matter how profitable your company appears on the books, you can still run into cash flow problems from time to time. And, having a positive cash flow is vital for the operations and success of your business. So[…]