us I'm a Celebrity's Tom Williams talks his infamous showdown with Charlotte Crosby By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:09:07 GMT I'm a Celebrity star Tom Williams spoke about his infamous showdown with Charlotte Crosby on Friday. Full Article
us Love Island star Luke Mabbott's secret famous past revealed By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:12:21 GMT Luke Mabbott already has a secret reality TV past as it was revealed he once appeared on Geordie Shore, and caught the eye of Vicky Pattison. Full Article
us Charlotte Crosby reveals details of her thrush outbreak in the jungle By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:27:22 GMT She hasn't been able to consummate her relationship with Ryan Gallagher since they were both kicked off I'm a Celebrity.... Get Me Out of Here! earlier this week. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry pours her curves into a perilously low-cut unitard with PVC-clad Sophie Kasaei By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:08:23 GMT The Geordie Shore girls were out in force on Saturday night as Chloe Ferry, Bethan Kershaw and Sophie Kasaei stepped out in Newcastle to celebrate a pal's birthday. Full Article
us Charlotte Crosby is heading to Australia to be with boyfriend Ryan Gallagher after jungle romance By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:07:12 GMT Jungle lovers Ryan Gallagher and Charlotte Crosby are still smitten with each other after leaving I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia last month. Full Article
us Holly Hagan unveils her jaw-dropping body transformation after losing 16lbs in just 12 weeks By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:51:52 GMT Taking to Instagram to share a series of before-and-after shots on Tuesday night, the former Geordie Shore star, 27, revealed that she achieved the feat by drastically altering her lifestyle. Full Article
us Geordie Shore EXCLUSIVE: Bethan Kershaw CONFIRMS she is still dating Beau Brennan amid split rumours By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:56:53 GMT The two reality stars, both aged 25, were said to have parted ways on Monday after they unfollowed and removed traces of each other on their social media. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry almost suffers a wardrobe malfunction in perilously low-cut top on night out By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:06:27 GMT The Geordie Shore star, 24, left little to the imagination as she donned a skintight all black outfit for the An Evening With Floyd Mayweather event at Newcastle City Hall on Saturday. Full Article
us Charlotte Crosby is slammed for 'mocking' coronavirus fears in a 'Bali b****es' face mask By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2020 23:38:43 GMT The former Geordie Shore star, 29, had been throwing a surprise party for her friend at The Palm in Sunderland and supplied all the guests with personalised face masks ahead of their trip to Bali. Full Article
us MTV 'cancel both of Charlotte Crosby's series Just Tattoo of Us and The Charlotte Show' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 15:25:38 GMT Charlotte, 29, shot to fame on MTV's Geordie Shore in 2011 and went on to present Just Tattoo of Us in 2017 before being given her own reality show the following year. Full Article
us Vicky Pattison and boyfriend Ercan Ramadan cosy up as they run errands in Essex after moving house By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:45:40 GMT The Geordie Shore star, 32, went make-up free for the outing with her beau, 26, on Tuesday, which saw them stopping at a post office to pick up a parcel in Brentwood, Essex Full Article
us Vicky Pattison discusses embracing her figure, her cheating ex fiancé and her year from hell By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:53:37 GMT The former Geordie Shore star, 32, discusses embracing her figure, her cheating ex fiancé and moving on from her year from hell. Full Article
us Busty Chloe Ferry strips down to her bra for sexy snaps By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:17:23 GMT Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry has been keeping herself busy during the coronavirus lockdown by sharing sexy snaps on social media. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry discusses her 'bisexuality' in grey thong body By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:16:18 GMT She has spoken in the past about having had same-sex romances. Full Article
us Ricci Guarnaccio reveals how coronavirus sabotaged his plans to move to Australia By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 08:10:15 GMT He's the former Geordie Shore star who planned to relocate from the UK to Australia in April to pursue opportunities in TV presenting and acting. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry shows off the 'outline of my abs' as she celebrates losing 5lbs in just TWO days By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 16:56:08 GMT The reality star, 24, was delighted on Monday as she took to Instagram to show the outline of her abs as she celebrated losing 5lbs in just two days. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry puts on a sizzling display in busty blue lingerie as she shows off weight loss By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:20:17 GMT The Geordie Shore star, 24, flaunted her figure in a royal blue PrettyLittleThing lingerie set with a white trim as she posed up a storm on Instagram on Tuesday. Full Article
us Vicky Pattison admits she feared for her mother Caroll's life as she battled with coronavirus By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:49:18 GMT The former Geordie Shore star, 32, told how her mother Caroll became sick after she contracted the virus in February after travelling back from Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. Full Article
us Chloe Ferry puts on a very busty display as she slips into gold lace lingerie By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:11:13 GMT The former Geordie Shore star, 24, sent pulses racing as she slipped into a busty gold lace bodysuit to pose on her marble floor for a sizzling Instagram snap on Thursday. Full Article
us A 'phase 4' stimulus package could include more checks for Americans. Here's what else is being discussed, just weeks after the record $2.2 trillion 'phase 3.' By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 00:19 Weeks after passing a momentous $2.2 trillion stimulus package, President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are already saying they might need another relief bill.The package - the fourth stimulus related to the coronavirus pandemic - may include another round of direct payments to Americans, as 16.8 million jobless claims have been filed over the last three weeks.Here's what the major party stakeholders - including Trump, Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - are hoping the next stimulus package looks like. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The federal government made history in late March when it passed into law a $2.2 trillion stimulus package, including an unprecedented expansion of unemployment benefits and a massive $349 billion small business Full Article
us Worrying excessively about the coronavirus can harm both your mental and physical health. Here's how to combat feelings of panic, according to a psychiatrist. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 01:10 Srini Pillay is a psychiatrist and physician who studies the effects of anxiety on the brain.He says that panic about the coronavirus is natural, but warns that obsession over the outbreak can take a toll on both your mind and body.Continued, extreme levels of worry have been shown to increase the risk for physical illnesses - protecting your psychological health will help protect your bodily health.Pillay says to stay informed without spending your day glued to the news, try to avoid expecting the worst, and acknowledge the positive aspects of your life.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Panic concerning the novel coronavirus is natural - and rational, considering the impact of stocks falling and revenues thinning on social distancing policies.Beyond that, I can confirm that these situations Full Article
us Read the pitch deck Facebook's former CIO used to raise $4.8 million of seed money for his calendar app startup By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 19:08 Tim Campos left an executive position at Facebook in 2016 and cofounded Woven, a calendar and scheduling startup.After staying in stealth mode for two years, Woven secured $4.8 million of seed funding in 2018. The round was led by Battery Ventures. The company shared the pitch deck it used to win over investors. We've published the deck below, with Woven's permission.Click here for more BI Prime stories.When Tim Campos first approached VCs with his startup idea, he told them to talk him out of it. Campos is a former chief information officer at Facebook; he left his position in 2016. At the time, he had just doubled Facebook's revenue to $1.8 million per employee, and he was at the pinnacle of his career, he told Business Insider. Still, Campos wanted to start something of his own.Along with Full Article
us A senior economist says the $2 trillion stimulus bill 'is not going to be big enough' to fight the oncoming recession By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 19:30 Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein.On the latest episode of "Pitchfork Economics," Hanauer and Goldstein talk with the Economic Policy Institute's senior economist, Heidi Shierholz, about how the coronavirus is upending the job market in the United States.Shierholz says she was shocked by the data recently released showing that nearly 10 million Americans had filed for unemployment in the first two weeks of the COVID-19 shutdown - the highest she's ever seen.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In her role as senior economist and director of policy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), Heidi Shierholz spends her days immersed Full Article
us PRESENTING: A 28-year-old CEO created a quarantine dating app and a job search platform on the side that have garnered thousands of users - here's how he did it By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 21:19 Courtesy of Daniel AhmadizadehDaniel Ahmadizadeh.Daniel Ahmadizadeh is the CEO of PersistIQ, a company that offers digital tools for sales and customer outreach.But he's also an entrepreneur who saw shifting needs onset by the COVID-19 outbreak, so he went back to the drawing board and came up with three initiatives to meet market demand.What did he come up with? An app for dating while in quarantine, a platform to connect job seekers in sales with work, and a set of tools specifically geared for supporting struggling small businesses. And he doesn't plan on stopping there."Within 14 days - so by March 22 - of launching the app to our friends, it was on the front page of The Wall Street Journal," Ahmadizadeh told Business Insider about his dating app, "Quarantine Together." "It was an insane Full Article
us Alphabet's CEO says the coronavirus has 'absolutely' caused a mental-health crisis. Here are 5 calming podcasts you should follow if you're feeling anxious over the pandemic. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 21:53 The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, is causing panic and anxiety worldwide.Top executives, like Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, for example, are recognizing the toll the pandemic is taking on employees. In an interview with Business Insider, licensed clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula said that in addition to seeking professional help, listening to mental-health podcasts can be a great way to address stress over the pandemic. Here are five highly rated mental-health podcasts that address anxiety around the novel coronavirus, including "The Calmer You Podcast" and "Your Anxiety Toolkit."If you're struggling, call the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Visit Business Full Article
us 5 guests were stuck at a wine farm in South Africa when the country went into lockdown. The owners provided pizza nights while the stranded families gardened and enjoyed live music - and said they became like family. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 16 Apr 2020, 23:50 Anna Punke-Dresen and her family were staying at the Spier Hotel and Wine Farm in South Africa when the country went on lockdown in March in response to COVID-19.The German family's return flights were suddenly canceled and they found themselves stuck, with no idea how or when they could return home.The wine farm's hotel manager decided to stop charging the stranded families, and set social distancing rules in place to protect the hotel staff and remaining guests.Despite the plunge in business, the wine farm is also still paying all of its employees, both part and full-time, whether or not they're working.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Spier Wine Farm was going to be the cherry on top of Anna Punke-Dresen's family trip to South Africa. This luxe wine-farm hotel (one of Full Article
us Understaffed hospitals in California are suspending nurses just when they need them most - and volunteers aren't being deployed By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 17 Apr 2020, 00:17 At least two hospitals in California have suspended nurses for calling out inadequate access to protective gear such as airborne-resistant masks. Nurses at these hospitals - Providence Saint John's in Santa Monica and West Hills Hospital in Los Angeles - said there aren't enough caregivers to treat coronavirus patients.Nearly 90,000 volunteer nurses and healthcare workers have signed up to help short-staffed California hospitals, but the state hasn't deployed any of them yet.If you are a nurse in a short-staffed hospital, email aakhtar@businessinsider.com. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Jacob Childs used to work alongside his brother as registered nurses in the designated coronavirus floor at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California - until his Full Article
us You can take the GMAT at home starting April 20, and top business schools including Harvard and MIT Sloan have already pledged to accept online test scores By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 17 Apr 2020, 01:52 Graduate school application season has been hindered by the coronavirus outbreak, causing in-person standardized testing to be shuttered. Starting April 20, the GMAT will be available online for students seeking to take the test. Top schools, including Harvard and MIT Sloan, have either waived the test requirement or said they would accept online scores.But candidates in China, Iran, Cuba, Sudan, Slovenia, and North Korea won't have access to the online version.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way students work, learn, and interact with each other. And many graduate schools have shifted application requirements, relaxed deadlines, or taken the entire process virtual, including top-notch institutions like NYU Stern and Berkeley's Haas.But Full Article
us Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual shareholder letter, once an insightful must-read, has turned cautious and promotional as the company faces more scrutiny By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: 17 Apr 2020, 01:55 ReutersAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos.Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos published his annual shareholder letter on Thursday.Bezos's letter has become a must-read among business leaders for its ingenuity and thought-provoking advice.This year's letter, however, mostly focused on Amazon's work in helping its employees and other businesses amid COVID-19 - a departure from previous years' letters that were full of inspiring anecdotes and business guidance.Some people say Bezos' annual shareholder letter is losing its luster as the company is more cautious about what it says publicly in light of increased regulatory and press scrutiny.Do you work at Amazon? Contact this reporter via encrypted messaging app Signal (+1 415 926 2066) or email (ekim@businessinsider.com).Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Jeff Full Article
us Justin Rose accuses golf rulers cash ahead of majors By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:34:24 GMT 'It's just too condensed,' said Rose, the first of the big names to criticise the decision to cram all four majors into a 13-week spell by moving the US PGA Championship from August to May. Full Article
us Golf news: World No 5 Justin Thomas reveals skin cancer scare By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 09:27:33 GMT Former World No 1 and 2017 US PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas has issued a warning to fans to get checked for skin cancer after revealing his own melanoma scare. Full Article
us Justin Rose emerges as injury doubt for PGA Championship at Wentworth By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:13:34 GMT Rose cancelled a scheduled interview on Tuesday and has also withdrawn from Wednesday's pre-tournament pro-am. Full Article
us Golf news: Rusty Rory McIlroy happy to just make the cut in the PGA Championship By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:44:05 GMT Rory McIlroy admitted he only had himself to blame after making the cut with nothing to spare in the BMW PGA Championship. He recently took two weeks off. Full Article
us US PGA Championship postponed until later this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:01:53 GMT The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for later this summer, organisers announced on Tuesday evening. Full Article
us US chiefs waiting for Open decision with a three-week run in September being considered By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:55:58 GMT DEREK LAWRENSON: An extraordinary three-week run in September could include the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, the Open at Royal St George's and the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin. Full Article
us PGA Tour insist they're 'still examining testing' over coronavirus kit claims By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:59:42 GMT The PGA Tour say they are still weighing up their options after it was claimed they had ordered a million coronavirus test kits to get to distribute among players and staff on tour. Full Article
us Social isolation could be a 'golden opportunity' for your career. Here's exactly how to use the extra time to network and develop in-demand skills for the new economy. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:06:41 +0530 Westend61/Getty ImagesBreak your long-term goal into bite-sized tasks.If your have some extra time, consider investing in your career development.Experts advise taking online courses and volunteering virtually to help a cause you care about.It's also wise to get your job-search materials in order, so that you won't be scrambling if you wind up needing them.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In the era of social isolation, a lot of people have some extra time on their hands.That could be simply because they're no longer commuting to an office or meeting up with friends at restaurants. The cause could also be more distressing: They're among the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in the last few weeks or their work hours have been reduced.Let's be clear. In the short term, losing Full Article
us Coronavirus is sinking the 2020 internship class, new LinkedIn data suggests - and it could impact Gen-Z careers for years By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:22:47 +0530 The number of new internships posted on LinkedIn has plummeted as businesses grapple with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.Not only have the youngest Americans seen a reduction in career opportunities because of the outbreak, they're also the more likely than older workers to be laid off.The United States is home to the largest outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 1.5 million people across the globe.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Employers across the United States have slashed their internship programs as the coronavirus pandemic cuts profits.The number of new internship roles posted on LinkedIn's job boards is down approximately 60% since March 1, the career-oriented social media platform said in a statement to Business Insider.The Full Article
us How a local upstate New York fitness studio designed their own at-home bike delivery service in just a few days and boosted revenues while their doors remain shut during the pandemic By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 19:30:00 +0530 Mark Dellas PhotographyErika Brason.Companies shut down by the pandemic have had to come up with alternative revenue streams, including Rebel Ride, a local fitness studio in East Amherst, New York. Owner Erika Brason decided to make the studio's classes virtual and rent out her equipment. Renting out 59 bikes for delivery and pickup as well as making 34 workout videos took her and her team just two weeks to put together."This is the time to get noticed in ways you haven't in the past," Brason explained. "You basically have to reinvent your marketing strategies so that when the time comes, you can give people a really good reason to come back."Click here for more BI Prime stories.With the COVID-19 pandemic rattling businesses big and small - from bookstores and restaurants to shops and gyms Full Article
us How a small NYC grocery delivery business is coping with a 400% surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:43:00 +0530 The coronavirus has forced grocery delivery drivers on the front lines of the pandemic.Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service with around 10 employees, is struggling to keep up with a 400% increase in demand.The company's founder said that "by day three, all of my employees were burnt out."View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.Since the spread of the coronavirus in the US, drivers like Remy Quezada Rodriguez are on the front lines of the pandemic, delivering food to Americans hunkered down at home. Rodriguez works for Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service specializing in South Asian ingredients. Lately, the company has been inundated with orders of rice, spices, and other goods.To keep up with demand, the company's founder Naresh Mulchandani Full Article
us The CEO of a German air taxi startup explains how shifting to English will gear it up to be a leader in the edgy new industry By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:23:34 +0530 Startups with international ambitions eventually face one choice that others might take for granted: What language will they use?When Florian Reuter joined the drone taxi startup Volocopter as CEO, one of his key initiatives was to get the entire business to use English instead of its native German.The move reflected the company's ambition to be the international leader of a new mode of transportation, rather than operating primarily within Germany.Since making the switch in 2017, Volocopter has grown from 15 people to over 150, with plans to build a team of thousands to bring personal air travel to cities around the world.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."Countless decisions go into scaling a startup. Many of those choices are explicit, Full Article
us States and cities are stepping up to help businesses survive. Here are the best funding programs nationwide to help you pay rent, keep employees, and restructure your debt. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:26:22 +0530 States and city governments are offering millions in loans and grants to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. California's IBank is offering up to $50,000 in direct loans and loan guarantees for companies with fewer than 750 employees, while Maryland is granting $100,000 to manufacturers that can quickly pivot to make personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical needs items. Most applications are submitted online and require basic business information as well as proof of how business revenue declined due to COVID-19.This piece will be updated as new information becomes available.Click here fore more BI Prime stories.As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the lives and operations of millions of American business owners, more state and local governments are offering Full Article
us Your business could defer taxes and get credits for keeping employees. An expert explains how to know if you're eligible. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:16:00 +0530 Two tax provisions of the $2 trillion stimulus package could put cash back into small business owners' pockets almost immediately. Most businesses will be eligible to defer payroll taxes and receive tax credits for keeping employees.However, businesses may not be eligible for tax relief if they receive a forgiveable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program.To understand how business owners can take advantage of these programs Business Insider reviewed IRS guidelines and spoke with a small business advisor at Wiss & Co. accounting firm. Click here for more BI Prime content.Businesses that have been forced to close, limit operations, and lay off employees during the coronavirus pandemic have several lifelines available to them, two of which are tax-related and could put cash back in their Full Article
us 10 major companies including Amazon, Facebook, and Salesforce that are offering cash and resources to businesses impacted by the pandemic - and how to apply By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:02:59 +0530 More than half of small businesses in the US have temporarily closed their doors, or plan to this month, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Private organizations, including Amazon and Facebook, are teaming up to offer millions in cash grants and low-interest loans to small business owners.Amazon created a $5 million relief fund to support local businesses around its Seattle and Washington offices. Hello Alice is giving $10,000 emergency cash grants to distressed businesses in the US.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Organizations across the country are rallying together to support small businesses fighting to survive the COVID-19 quarantine shutdown.One in four small businesses nationwide have temporarily closed and another 40% expect to this month, according to a recent survey from MetLife and Full Article
us I'm saving money on rideshares and travel right now, but I'm not keeping that cash - I'm spending it at local businesses even if they're closed By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:25:49 +0530 Getty ImagesThe author is not pictured.I've had a little extra cash in my pocket since quarantine started - I'm saving money on rideshares, restaurants, travel, and more.Instead of keeping that money, though, I'm spending it on businesses I hope will stay open post-COVID. I've bought art, paid for online classes at a local gym, and pre-paid for an appointment with my hair stylist.I've decided not to save the extra money because my emergency fund is in good shape.Read more personal finance coverage.As the economy grinds to a halt in the wake of the coronavirus, I've found myself in the strange position of having a little extra cash on hand that I'm not accustomed to. For a little bit of context: I'm a freelance writer who's worked from home since 2015, and my industry has yet to be heavily Full Article
us Crisis managers are taking center stage during the pandemic - and can make a lucrative living. Here's how to break into the in-demand role, according to 5 veterans in the industry. By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:27:46 +0530 The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the median salary for an emergency management director is around $83,000 per year.Business Insider interviewed five crisis management teachers and consultants who all stressed that strong communication and critical-thinking skills are key attributes of people who work in the industry.Roles vary across in-house and consultancy firms, and between government and corporate, but the skill sets required are largely the same.Read the news, practice thinking of solutions to big problems, and start looking for roles and internships in house.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Whether it's for a large-scale disaster such as the COVID-19 pandemic or more routine problems such as fires, cyber-security breaches, financial losses, or product recalls, crisis managers Full Article
us Federal relief loans for small businesses just dried up. Here's what to do if you need $1 million dollars or more to stay afloat By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:15:37 +0530 Getty ImagesAll of the PPP loan funds have been committed, but new Fed-backed loans could help some businesses come back after the crisis.Less than two weeks after launch, all of the $349 billion allocated to small businesses in the CARES Act has been committed.Lending could now come to a grinding halt as banks won't have the guarantee of the US Treasury to back up more loans.Business owners who still need financing greater than $1 million can take advantage of the Federal Reserve's Main Street Lending program, which will support additional loans from banks.The Fed's program backs four-year loans with payments and interest deferred for the first year.Visit BI Prime for more stories.Just 12 days after the launch of the Payroll Protection Program, all $350 billion in loans have been approved, Full Article
us How a data storage startup reached unicorn status by closing a new $100 million funding round during the coronavirus pandemic By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:30:00 +0530 GoogleSolutions like those from VAST Data can make AI adoption easier.Accessing stored data is a major problem that companies face in the quest to adopt artificial intelligence and other advanced analytical tools. VAST Data's all-flash storage solution makes it easier for corporations to quickly and continuously analyze large sets of information. The startup just raised $100 million, bringing its total valuation to $1.2 billion. This is on top of a recent $80 million funding round, of which $40 million still remains. "We did this to offer the peace of mind that we're here to stay forever," CEO Renen Hallak told Business Insider.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Artificial intelligence continues to be a major investment for companies, but enterprises are, in many cases, finding it exceedingly Full Article
us How a German drone taxi startup used crowdsourced ideas, an unexpected partner, and its outsider status to carve out a new multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in the transportation industry By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:06:58 +0530 When Florian Reuter joined German drone taxi startup Volocopter in 2015 as CEO, co-founders Stephan Wolf and Alexander Zosel had impressive tech, but no clear path to market."When we started out there was not even an idea of how these types of vehicles would ever be certified," Reuter told Business Insider. "Now we have a whole new category created for us."Volocopter now has equity funding of €122 million and the company continues to add corporate strategic partners to a list that includes Daimler, Intel, and Micron.Now, the team is focused on completing its certification with the European aviation authority to become the first commercial air taxi company.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."If disruption is the path to a billion-dollar startup, Full Article
us We're a couple who was furloughed from our jobs, so we're using the time in self-isolation to turn our passion project into a viable business - here's how we're making it happen By www.businessinsider.in Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:07:06 +0530 Anastasia Bendebury and Michael Shilo DeLay are the creators of Demystifying Science, a science literacy organization which clarifies confusing science.They were both furloughed from their full-time jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, which led them to pour more time into their newly launched organization.To get through this tough period, they're cutting back where they can and reaching out to as many people as possible who might need their work.Separating business from couple life is key when kickstarting a project together, and ultimately taking the plunge to do it.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In early March when Italy issued its stay-at-home order, we were still at work. Michael was teaching high school physics, and Nastia was guiding science and wine tours in the Pacific Northwest. Full Article