Today, Patently Apple details a new Trademark that Apple is pusuing called 'Joint Venture'. At first glance, it would seem that Apple is prepping a Apple-Small Business relationship concept where it helps with IT repair, training and services, likely for a fee. The trademark has also been filed in China and contains the following verbiage:
A International Class 035: Retail store services featuring computers, computer software, computer peripherals, and consumer electronic devices, and demonstration of products relating thereto.
International Class