The number of seniors using social media more than tripled in the last four years, according to a new report from Pew Internet & American Life Project. About 43 percent of Internet users aged 65 and older say they use social media, compared with just 13 percent in spring 2009, the Pew report said. Among Web users, those aged 18-29 have the largest percentage of social media users at 89 percent. Older people are looking to maintain ties with their family, particularly those who live far away, said Aaron Smith at Pew. They want to see pictures of their grandchildren….
Economic indicators are improving, and with them, small business optimism. If you are an entrepreneur, you’re ready for some rosy economic news, but you’re also likely to try to take matters into your own hands … which is a good thing. Raj Seshadra, head of small business banking at Citibank, was quoted in a recent issue of The Paper with five excellent steps small business owners can take now to help hasten their own economic recovery. Keep track of all funds that come into or go out of your business on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Tracking expenses is…
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