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Photography by Michael Wiltbank Making long-term adjustments to spending more time at home can feel daunting—but you don’t have to rejigger your apartment’s layout to make your space work. All you need are a few clever pieces that do the heavy lifting for you, and this best-seller from The Container Store is the perfect place to start: a mint-colored three-tier rolling cart. It rings in at $30 and, according to a store rep, has been spiking in popularity these past few months.  We can see why: The multifunctional trolley is the perfect catchall organizer. Use it to corral loose odds...

Microsoft has released a new a new tool to help businesses manage their brands online, according to a report by CNBC. The product is called Dynamics 365 Commerce, and it’s part of Microsoft’s increased competition with Amazon in the online commerce space. It allows for brands to make their own product pages, as well as have space for customer interaction like reviews and ratings. It’s also meant to complement other Microsoft eCommerce offerings, so that brands can keep in touch with customers or view analytics. Microsoft’s cloud business Azure is taking on Amazon Web Services (AWS), and retail is a...

The U.S. construction market is on a roll, and recent data suggests it is unlikely to slow. The market is on track to record a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9 percent from 2019 to 2023, reaching a value of $1.8 trillion. Construction firms looking to succeed in this growing market and turn a profit must complete their projects on time, which means access to steady cash flows is crucial. Businesses that fail to make payments to suppliers or vendors in a timely fashion risk alienating partners and stalling projects.  Having the right payment tools is therefore as important...