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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...

New net zero carbon centre opens at Exeter Science Park with ceremonial tree planting

Exeter Science Park has marked the official opening of its £5 million George Parker Bidder building, built to net zero carbon standards and supporting over 100 jobs, with a ceremonial tree planting.

14,000 square foot centre, named after the Moretonhampstead-born civil engineer and mathematical prodigy, provides high-quality office and laboratory space for maturing science, technology, engineering, maths and medical (STEMM) businesses.

Tenants of the new building include Remit Zero, Securious, Edson Tiger, Rx-info, Quanterra Systems, Concept First and Dashboard,...

How to Achieve Better Time Management Through Tracking

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 12:38pm

1. Keep Track of Time

When it comes to time management, nothing helps your success as much as actually keeping track of how you spend your day at work. Having everything written down can help you pinpoint potential problem areas while allowing you to develop better work habits. In order to fix what doesn't work, you need to find all those potential "time wasters" in your schedule. From the time spent waiting on public transportation to socialising, knowing your problem areas can help you streamline your day.

Fortunately, this isn't all something that you have to come up...

UK Industries That Use The Most Water

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2022 - 9:58am

We know that industrial water consumption places a great deal of strain on the world’s limited water supply. In fact, the agricultural and industrial sectors account for approximately 90 percent of direct water withdrawals.

If you have your own business and water is one of the utilities you use the most, you should be able to find the best deals with commercial water suppliers which can be found on the Utility Bidder website.

Why Should We Care?

The Water Resources Group , an arm of the World Bank , says that water demand is expected to exceed current supply by...

Situ Accommodation Agency expand into APAC region

Authored by jo.redman
Posted: Mon, 05/30/2022 - 10:23am
Exeter based Situ Serviced Extended Stay Accommodation Agency announce expansion plans into APAC

In direct response to increased demand for extended stay accommodation options in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Situ has surged ahead to increase its presence in the region.

Monika Meel has been appointed as a senior supply manager based in Bangalore. Her established accommodation network and connections have already made a difference, with over one hundred new supplier relationships in progress. Previously a sourcing manager at Acomodeo, Monika is well-versed in the complexities of the APAC...

Why TikTok is One of the Best Social Media Apps for Business Communication

Social media has a reputation for being inundated with selfies, brand-less promotional videos and unappealing content. As more and more people become aware of the negative effects of social media on their mental health, there's a growing interest in finding ways to be more mindful when using these platforms.

While it's clear that some elements of social media are not beneficial for everyone, that doesn't mean that the tools themselves aren't useful for communication.

TikTok is one of the best social media apps for business communication if you're looking to stand out...

Old Mill expands Corporate Finance team to help more businesses realise their true value

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/25/2022 - 11:42pm

Exeter firm Old Mill has expanded its dedicated Corporate Finance team to further enhance its already comprehensive offering and support the firm’s overall growth plans.

In November 2021, Old Mill announced plans to grow by 15% pa for the next five years and double staff numbers by 2026. With a team of just two - Partner Mark Neath and Adviser Kathryn Mansell - and a growing demand from business owners for their collaborative style of help and advice, particularly around succession plans, the Corporate Finance team was one of the obvious areas for growth.

The team...

New study shows over 1 in 5 employers will insist on staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the year ahead

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/25/2022 - 11:08pm

A new survey from Acas has found that over one in five employers plan to implement a ‘no jab no job’ policy in the year ahead for both new and existing staff.

Acas commissioned YouGov to ask British businesses about whether they plan to make it a requirement for staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

Acas Chief Executive, Susan Clews, said: “Most workplaces are starting to navigate what working life should look like post-pandemic and it is clear from our poll that most employers have no plans to require staff to be vaccinated.

“One...

Effective Ways to Cut Your Business Costs

If there’s one factor almost all businesses have in common, it’s a desire to cut costs without a loss in quality when it comes to customer service or the standard of your products. While this might sound like wishful thinking, when you start to look at the details there are often plenty of changes you can make that will add up to big savings. Want to find out more? Here are four top tips that can make a noticeable difference to your budget.

Market Wisely

Advertising often eats into company budgets quite considerably, however there’s often a better way to market your products or...

Tips for Crafting an Employee Attendance Policy

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 05/25/2022 - 7:02am

Every business needs an employee attendance policy. As you would expect, it basically outlines the rules concerning employee attendance.

That includes things like tardiness, no-shows, and job abandonment. You can also build things like paid time off and leave management into your policy.

It can take time and effort to get your employee attendance policy right, but the process will run much more smoothly when you follow these helpful tips.

Begin by Creating a Simple Set of Rules

When crafting your attendance policy, you need to come up with a set of rules...

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