Business

Grace Lund was finishing her last semester at the University of Utah when she was let go from her retail job. It was March 2020, and by June 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic took work from over 20 million Americans.

Many small businesses who sell at local farmer's markets in Provo feel that social media is a major part of being a successful business.

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Students can turn to different resources as they file taxes for the 2020 tax year, including the BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and IRS Free File Online programs.

BYU students from different backgrounds are aiming to lift and help others through start-up companies that have diverse solutions for distinct problems.

Trader Joe's, Dollar General and other companies are incentivizing their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine with a cash bonus.

The last week of January finished with an unexpected stock market mania many are calling the viral 'GameStop Saga.'

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The BYU Store is promising to offer the lowest textbook prices with its new Student First initiative. The program, which includes a price-match guarantee for rented textbooks and early order pickup, was designed to attract students who have taken their business elsewhere for textbooks.

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A handful of Provo businesses have announced they will donate proceeds to organizations helping black communities.

Unfavorable economic conditions haven't stopped customers from flooding local flower shops with orders for Mother's Day. Some florists have even reported being busier than in past years, despite adjusting their service to adhere to COVID-19 health regulations.

A new trend among tech and start-up companies is the implementation of flexible and unlimited paid-time-off (PTO) for employees.

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Provo culture has influenced clothing brands like Royal Army Brand and Stakeconf to incorporate the unique aspects of Provo into apparel for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and BYU fans around the world.