While you would think a worldwide event like the Olympics would be a great boon to the local community and small businesses, that isn’t always the case. London has been called a “ghost town” as a result of the current games, reports the Belfast Telegraph.  We spoke to three business owners in areas surrounding former Olympic venues.  (via When a City Wins an Olympic Bid, Do Small Businesses Lose? : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)
While you would think a worldwide event like the Olympics would be a great boon to the local community and small businesses, that isn’t always the case. London has been called a “ghost town” as a result of the current games, reports the Belfast Telegraph.  

We spoke to three business owners in areas surrounding former Olympic venues. 

(via When a City Wins an Olympic Bid, Do Small Businesses Lose? : The World :: American Express OPEN Forum)