The Pandemic Has Made Us Germaphobes, Data Shows. Here’s How Cleaning Businesses Are Stepping In.

Cleanliness took on a new meaning at the beginning of the pandemic. Suddenly disinfecting surfaces became a top priority for businesses and households alike. Cleaning supplies sold out nationwide almost immediately as consumers scrambled to ensure that their spaces and surfaces were virus-free. We’re now more clean-conscious than ever, and there’s a chance that we’ll … Read more

EV start-up Rivian reports results Thursday after the bell. Here’s what investors should know

Wall Street analysts have set a high bar for EV start-up Rivian Automotive following its blockbuster IPO last month, comparing CEO RJ Scaringe to Superman and saying the company’s “the one” capable of challenging Tesla. Whether Rivian and Scaringe, who does resemble Clark Kent, can live up to the hype will begin Thursday after the markets close when the … Read more

Here’s What You Need to Know If You Are Considering Applying through the Consortium

If you are not already familiar with the Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, I encourage you to check it out. The Consortium’s mission is to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the significant underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans in its member schools’ enrollments and in the … Read more

Here’s how digital and traditional lenders are trying to address credit woes of MSMEs

Alok Mittal Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of the Indian economy, playing a significant role in its equitable growth. Around 55-60 million MSMEs are operating in the country at present, comprising 24.63% of the GDP from service activities and contributing 33.4% to the total manufacturing output. However, despite being the growth engine of … Read more

Here’s When Your Appliances Are Most Likely to Break Down

No, the answer isn’t when you can least afford it. Knowing when appliances are more likely to undergo stress can help save you from a home emergency. Work becomes extra hard for people when it’s too hot outside, and it’s the same for how your appliances perform in the summer temperatures. According to the first … Read more

Here’s how you can incorporate vintage furniture into your home for that timeless look

The glorious quote ‘fashions fade, but style is eternal’ by Yves Saint Laurent applies not only to the fashion domain, but even to the home décor universe undoubtedly. Trends come and go in the blink of an eye, but there are certain statement pieces of furniture that can stand the test of time and give … Read more

Here’s What ‘The Simpsons’ Living Room Would Look Like in the Real World

As one of America’s longest-running television shows, aThe Simpsons‘ brightly colored living room is as familiar to most of us as our own digs. But as Today reports, it might be time for a makeover. HomeAdvisor teamed up with NeoMam Studios to reimagine the iconic space in different popular home decor styles. Industrial HOMEADVISOR The HomeAdvisor blog notes, “As a power plant employee, … Read more

We analysed 101 companies’ statements on modern slavery – here’s what we found

Modern slavery includes human trafficking, servitude and forced labour, and tens of millions of people around the world are thought to be affected. It affects people in both developing countries and developed countries, including the UK. Businesses can play a major role in either facilitating modern slavery or eradicating it. Yet firms are addressing modern slavery in their supply … Read more

You’ve been ‘wasting money’ on THIS cleaning product… so here’s what you should be using instead

A colony of germs can grow back to its original size within hours of getting zapped by an antibacterial spray – making them less effective than bar soap. GETTY – CONTRIBUTOR 2 A top scientist has warned that Brits are spending a fortune on useless cleaning products Get the best Sun stories with our daily … Read more

Here’s how Whirlpool could convince you to make your kitchen smart

Whirlpool introduced this smart refrigerator in a color called sunset bronze at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. Chris Monroe/CNET It’s a risky move to buy a suite of internet-connected kitchen appliances. First, there’s the thousands of dollars you’ll need to drop. Then, you have to consider the lifespan of an oven, fridge or dishwasher. You … Read more