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Why UK Omni-Channel Retailers in Exeter Are Turning to Payment Orchestration Platforms to Future-Proof Growth

Omni-channel retailers operating in the UK are experiencing a stage of structural change, which has been caused by a shift in the expectations of consumers, the costs involved in operations and the complexity in the physical and online sales channels. These pressures are extreme in the case of regional retailing centers like Exeter.

Local businesses have to compete with national chains and digital-first brands and stay relevant and operate efficiently at the local level. To this, most omni-channel retailers are resorting to payment orchestration platforms as a competitive ploy to...

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Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

South West based internet service provider, Jurassic Fibre, today announced the start of their ultrafast broadband network build in Cornwall.

The award-winning broadband company has already rolled out their state-of-the-art network to homes and businesses across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, where many towns and villages had previously struggled with inadequate and unreliable digital connectivity.

Bude marks the start of the broadband provider’s expansion across the region, with the Point of Presence site (the access location at which the Jurassic Fibre network will be...

The Future of Serviced Offices Post Pandemic

Everything about the way we work has changed immeasurably in the last couple of years. Working through a pandemic has shown many businesses what they need to do to succeed – and the changes that need to be made. One of the biggest shifts that has occurred is the move to a more hybrid approach to work, with many companies looking to rent serviced office spaces to help with the needs of their business and their staff.

Here’s what’s in store for the future of serviced offices post pandemic.

The pandemic and serviced office spaces

In 2019, serviced office spaces were...

Exeter businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

The Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events will give businesses the chance to hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support,...

Funding to help boost resilience of rural economy

Farmers and landowners in the region will be able to access help to adapt to changes in agricultural grants, thanks to a £2.6 million support programme.

Following the success of earlier phases of the Future Farming Resilience programme, Devon County Council has received Defra funding to expand the initiative.

The project aims to boost the rural economy by helping farmers to improve their business and the environment, and having previously covered Devon and Somerset, it will now also take in Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

It was initially piloted in...

Clocking off early in August

Exeter digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a new summer initiative enabling all team members to enjoy an earlier start to their weekend - by finishing at 3pm on Fridays throughout August.

The concept of ‘Summer Fridays’ isn’t new; in 1960s New York, advertising agencies closed early during the warmer months giving ad execs the chance to beat the traffic in the dash to their weekend haunts in the rural Hamptons.

Introducing a similar scheme to Optix was the brainchild of the company’s shadow board, a three-strong group of younger team members whose role...

8 Expert tips on Selecting the Best Intranet Provider for your Small Business

So, it's only been in the last quarter that your boot-strapped business started growing. The profits have started pouring in, teams are working diligently and your marketing plans are successful. However, lack of employee communication and engagement within the company is a big issue. You have realised that it is time for your business to invest in an intranet provider to help improve communication and collaboration within the company. But with the many providers in the market, how do you select the best company intranet for your small business? Here are eight expert tips to help you make...

How business owners can get the most out of their employees in 2022

Many people today are turning their attention toward running their own businesses. It's easier today to start a business than ever before, and it's even easier to grow that new business into one that has employees, assets, and a wealth of customers and clients. It's important to remember that a key component of the success of a business is the employees who work tirelessly to meet deadlines and achieve their goals. Without these skilled employees, very few businesses would find the success that they currently have. Getting the most out of your employees may seem like a hard task, but you...

Impactful Ways to take Care of your Employees

Not all workers love their jobs. That is why more than 80 percent of US employees don’t like working in their current company.

If you are a business owner, you want to ensure that your employees are satisfied and happy with their current work. In case your employees are one of those 80 percent workers, you are more likely to hire new team members, which would take much time and money.

In line with that, you may ask yourself, “What are the things I can do to make my employees stay with me and show that I care for them?” Well, the search is over. In this post, we will...

What Is Technical Translation

Technical translation describes translating technical articles, manuals, and other documents. A technical translator translates only text, and the content must be precise and unambiguous. The purpose of the technical translator is to communicate technical data accurately and precisely to an audience whose first language is not the source language. It often works in a laboratory setting and must be able to understand scientific terms.

In its simplest terms it's the transcription of texts pertaining to scientific and technical subject areas. In other words, a technical translator...

What are Insulation Stick Pins?

Insulation pins are a critical technique for fastening a variety of insulation materials. The term "stud welding pins" is sometimes used to describe these insulation fasteners, particularly when it comes to industrial insulation. Insulation pins come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. Self-adhesive insulation pins are also available. It all depends on the insulating medium's temperature range and application situation.

Insulation pins have several advantages.

Rigid and strong
Easy to install
Support insulation

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Why UK Omni-Channel Retailers in Exeter Are Turning to Payment Orchestration Platforms to Future-Proof Growth

Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

The Future of Serviced Offices Post Pandemic

Exeter businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

Funding to help boost resilience of rural economy

Clocking off early in August

8 Expert tips on Selecting the Best Intranet Provider for your Small Business

How business owners can get the most out of their employees in 2022

Impactful Ways to take Care of your Employees

What Is Technical Translation

What are Insulation Stick Pins?

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