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Exeter IT support company takes home an award at Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs, won the Workforce Developer of the Year Award, at a ceremony at Crowne Plaza Plymouth on 17 May.

The Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards celebrates the county’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and sectors.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 17 May at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth.

Local technology partner Timewade took home the Workforce Developer award, celebrating the organisation’s approach to the learning and development of their team.

The award recognises Timewade’s...

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InExeter announces date for this year's Christmas lights switch on event

This year the city will be illuminated with the biggest display of Christmas lights Exeter has ever seen.

For the third year, InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a new festival for all the family culminating in the lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm on Sunday 18th November in close partnership with Stagecoach and sponsor Crealy.

The annual event has moved to a Sunday, and the city will host a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities and face painting and live music from local...

Is part time trading the way to go?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/01/2018 - 5:07am

In the past it was not possible to be a trader in any form unless you were a full-time floor trader. However now, due to technology advancements and the internet, it is possible for anyone to start trading; and to do this part-time to generate an additional income or just as an occasional hobby for fun. Many have an interest in trading but don’t actually want to pursue it as a full-time career, and so trading part-time is the perfect solution.

By becoming a part-time trader, you can keep your day to day job, with a guaranteed income, but also see benefits from successful trading on...

Exeter’s City Science wins national Roads for the Future competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:16pm

Exeter tech company City Science has been announced as one of two winners of the national Roads for the Future competition, scooping £25,000 from a dedicated £50,000 prize fund. Launched in January alongside Highways England and Innovate UK, the Roads for the Future competition sought ideas for how the UK’s road network could be adapted to maximise the potential benefits of connected and driverless vehicles. City Science has been recognised for its idea which examines how sections of roads in urban areas could initially be dedicated to driverless vehicles, as a key step in kick-starting...

Chiefs continue their winning run

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 09/30/2018 - 10:55am

Five weeks into the new Gallagher Premiership season and Worcester Director of Rugby Alan Solomons believes it's already a two-horse race between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs for English rugby's top prize.

The South African's assessment came in the wake of his side being downed in Devon as the Chiefs maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a 28-11 success at Sandy Park.

Rob Baxter's outfit bagged their fourth maximum haul of the campaign, but in truth they were never at their ruthless best and their esteemed leader admitted as much at the final whistle....

Chiefs side to face Worcester Warriors

Ali Hepher insists Exeter Chiefs have been duly warned of the threat posed by visiting Worcester Warriors in tomorrow's Gallagher Premiership clash at Sandy Park (3pm). Worcester's impressive 44-37 win at Leicester Tigers last weekend certainly lifted heads across the division, not just in the fact that it elevated the Warriors off the foot of the table with their first win of the campaign, but the fact they were able to pick off their more illustrious rivals in their own lair. Now, they will head West looking to not only build on that success, but at the same time claim the scalp of the...

New Relationships Manager appointment pushes Lightfoot headcount past 60

Devon-based Lightfoot, the driver rewards technology frequently described as “the Fitbit for cars”, has increased its headcount to in excess of 60 following the appointment of Tiffany Bale as Relationships Manager. Tiffany, former account manager at Global Media, is the latest of nearly three dozen new employees in the business this year.

Bale joins the company after 3 years at Global Media, where she was responsible for developing and implementing marketing solutions for clients across Exeter, East Devon, and Mid Devon. Her expertise will be used to develop and manage sponsorships...

How to prepare to open your own restaurant

It’s many people’s dream to open and run their own restaurant, serving only their favourite cuisine in a way that they’ve always thought it out to be served, consumed and enjoyed. For many, it stays a dream, but for the fortunate and driven few, it becomes a reality. This article takes a look at some of the basic things you’re going to need to get right when setting up your own restaurant business, ensuring that you leave no stone unturned in your quest to create the ultimate dining experience for your guests.

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Flybe launches FlyShe programme following gender diversity findings

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 09/27/2018 - 11:55am

“I firmly believe that young women cannot be what they cannot see”…

…Christine Ourmières-Widener, the CEO of Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (18 September 2018) launched FlyShe, a programme aimed at inspiring the next generation of young women to consider a wider variety of high trust career options when they grow up, such as becoming a pilot, engineer or a member of senior management.

With the airline industry forecast to double in size by 2035, it is predicted that the sector needs 637,000* new pilots to meet global demand. Therefore, attracting talent...

How to protect your company data

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 09/27/2018 - 10:47am

Every modern-day business needs to consider data security as this has become a huge threat in today’s digital world. Businesses will have important data stored on their system and this can be targeted by cybercriminals who can wreak havoc by obtaining this data and this could destroy a business. Additionally, there is always the threat of losing data if the system were to crash. These threats are constantly evolving which can make it challenging to stay on top of, but there are a few excellent ways that you can protect your company data which will also provide peace of mind.

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5 ways to boost retail sales

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 09/27/2018 - 8:30am

Every retailer will want to boost their sales to establish their brand as an authoritative name and to increase profits, but this can often be challenging, especially in the modern age where many consumers shop exclusively online. Increasing sales should be the focus for all retail owners; there are a handful of ways in which you can do this to beat the competition. Consider one or all of the following for powerful results. Although sometimes these results can take a while to show, it will all prove to be worth it in the long run once you begin to find greater success and compete with the...

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