The textile field is often one of the first to invent and benefit from new technology. The most recent innovation has been to make a material that is just like spider web silk. Did you know that there is a type of spider silk called Dragline, which is tougher than the material used to make bulletproof vests! The proble… read more

One of the most exciting new technological inventions has been the 3D Printer, bringing to life 3D objects, whether it be food, flowers, art or something else. It's very creative and as such appeals to artists and designers who want to bring their fantasy to life. The 3D printer works by laying down thing layers of a m… read more

Let's discuss a recent proposal made by Obama to raise minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $9 by the end of 2015. Though it still seems far off, it's likely to happen as this proposal is profoundly supported by America's over 6 million small-scale employers. In the past, lobbyists who represent small businesses have alw… read more

In April of 2013, 1,200 factory workers in Bangladesh died when a clothing factory caught fire. It seems that the building hadn't passed safety exams, but remained open to meet work flow needs. This disaster has once again brought up the unhealthy and potentially harmful conditions that workers in countries like India,… read more

A new trend for retailers and other businesses is to outsource human resources. In theory, it should help to free up the business owners' so that they have more time to think about generating revenue. In particular, small business owners know the difficulty of spending too much time on non-revenue-generating activities… read more