Having poor business credit can be crippling sometimes and can not only affect your chances of getting financing but could also prevent you from opening accounts with certain suppliers. The good news, however, is that there are things that you can do to improve your business’s credit rating, starting today. The best part is that some of these are pretty […]
4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Business’s Credit
Predicting Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers looking for blood-based biomarkers that could predict rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups have unexpectedly discovered a never-before-seen type of cell. Dubbed PRIME cells, they were seen to accumulate in the bloodstream seven days before a flare, but strangely disappear during the flare. The novel research began by recruiting four rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, and tasking them with collecting weekly finger-prick blood samples […]
Shelter Set-Up With Kayaks
When you’re out sea kayaking, it’s likely that you might stop for a break on a beach. The Tupik Kayaker Fly provides shelter from the sun when you do, by quickly attaching to two kayaks and their paddles. Developed by Taiwanese paddle manufacturer Gearlab Outdoors, the UV-resistant Tupik stuffs down into a single sack when not in use. Once two […]
Safe, Fast Charging Lithium Batteries Handles 5 Times The Current
Carefully introducing new materials into the design of today’s lithium-ion batteries has the potential to greatly improve their performance, and scientists have just happened upon a promising possibility in carbon nanotubes. By incorporating these materials into the electrode of a lithium metal battery, the researchers have produced a version that is not only safer, but has the potential to charge […]
Casa Grande Hotel Occupies 18th Century Stone Manor House
Grey stone walls and jet-black joinery meet to form the monochromatic interiors of this boutique hotel in northern Spain designed by Francesc Rifé Studio. Casa Grande Hotel is situated in Granon, a tiny village in Spain’s La Rioja region that’s populated by just a few hundred people. The hotel’s owners – a couple with two daughters – moved to the […]
7 Easy Strategies to Make Your Business Free of Debt
It can be a good thing to take out loans for your business. This can help you finance the company while expanding what you offer. But there is also a negative side. Having debt might be too much for you to handle, and it can be overwhelming. If you do not meet the sales projections, your debt might be out […]
The Pros and Cons of Using Checks for Your Business Banking in 2020
Checks have been an alternative to cash for a long time in banking history. You may find it hard to believe, but many institutions still prefer checks over any form of electronic payment method. Many of these institutions will also charge you a fee if you want to pay by debit or credit card. That is because most banks charge […]
How To Fill In Your Resume
On this episode of Work/Life, Ciara Pressler, founder and author of Pregame, talks with Digital Trends’ Greg Nibler about how to deal with having a gap in your résumé when you’re on a job search. She discusses the do’s and don’ts of keeping your résumé up to date so you can still be in the game when it comes to […]
Centrifugal Spin On 500 Year-Old Air Compressor
The humble air compressor is a staple of the modern workshop, underpinning everything from tire inflation to air tools, factory equipment, research gear and paint sprayers. But there’s always a better way to do things, and one California company believes it’s come up with a design that cuts down markedly on noise, lasts longer, manages heat better and drops the […]
Is 5G As Fast As They Are Saying?
Excitement about 5G, the fifth generation of mobile network technology, has been building steadily. The long process of rolling out 5G networks is already underway, with limited availability right now by all the major players, and at least one carrier — T-Mobile — promising nationwide 5G access by the end of the year. 5G brings a lot of potential benefits, […]