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5 Employment Admin Checks That Protect a Growing Business

Employment admin checks keep staff records, pay and workplace duties aligned as a business adds new people. Processes that worked for a small team may become less reliable once several managers are approving hours, leave, recruitment and changes to working arrangements. Regular reviews make it easier to find missing information, correct differences promptly and give each task a clear owner.

Owners and managers need a repeatable way to compare what was agreed with employees against what appears in contracts, payroll and internal systems. These five checks focus on the records most...

Social Gin Tasting at Local Holiday Home

Local spirits company offers unique blind tasting experiences

Authored by Azu Spirits
Posted: Mon, 04/25/2022 - 12:52pm

Devon-based Azu Spirits have launched an exciting new gin and whisky tasting experience across the South West, just in time for summer.

Azu is partnering with venues and holiday homes across the South West to offer premium tasting experiences to private parties, businesses, and events. The blind tasting showcases six distinct Scottish single malt whiskies or British gins. Azu also collaborates with local businesses to provide food pairings alongside the tasting experience, offering a unique opportunity to explore the depths of flavour.

Azu Spirits was launched in January...

Top rated CV templates available online: Online CV maker 

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 04/25/2022 - 6:27am

To start a career one of the most vital things is to have a good CV and cover letter. These days everything has moved online and it is no different with CVs and cover letters. An online CV is not only fun to look at but makes applying for jobs easier and a whole lot faster. In this blog I will look at some of the CV templates available online. Technology is playing a significant role in every part of our lives and there is an increase in the number of businesses that are owned and operated from the comfort of their homes - gone are the days when business was done from the workplace....

Ward Williams Associates secures UK’s most prestigious business title 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/24/2022 - 10:56pm

Ward Williams Associates (WWA) - one of the UK’s largest regional property and construction consultancies - has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its outstanding achievements in Sustainable Development.

The coveted honour sees WWA named as one of only a handful of Sustainable Development winner in the construction sector, cementing the consultancy’s position as an industry trailblazer for People, Places and Planet.

Making the achievement even more impressive, just 17 organisations were recognised for Sustainable Development nationally last year...

Female only group set to launch memberships and lands partnership with luxury South West holiday company 

Six Degrees, a female-only networking organisation based in Exeter, has announced a partnership with locally based, independent holiday lettings company, Luxury Coastal and has also confirmed its long anticipated membership offering is launching soon on 12 May.

Six Degrees was formed in 2018 by Sarah Jepson – also the owner of boutique marketing agency Attention Marketing – and offers a range of inspiring in-person events as well as online content for its female-only community which has grown in excess of 350 across the South West.

“We have a fully subscribed membership...

Redmayne Bentley named Best ISA Provider for the fifth time at national financial awards

Investment management firm Redmayne Bentley has been recognised by both investors and industry peers for its service excellence in the annual City of London Wealth Management Awards (COLWMA).

The firm, with an office located in the historic part of Exeter, has received the award for ‘Best ISA Provider’ for the fifth time, which is timely news for those considering what to do with savings and investments as the new Tax Year commences.

Denis Oppong, Head of Office at the firm’s 15-year-old Exeter office, said: “Markets are more challenging than they have been in the last...

Carparison create new dedicated service for van leases with the launch of Vanparison Leasing

Carparison Leasing are delighted to announce its expansion with the launch of Vanparison Leasing , a dedicated and comprehensive van leasing service that will take the leg work out of your next van search.

Powered by the same award-winning team that saw Carparison named the Best Leasing Broker in 2021, Vanparison Leasing will be working with funders and dealerships nationwide to provide the same outstanding value and support to their customers.

Having experienced the growing demand for an online van leasing service that covers everything under one roof, the Exeter-based...

Ramp up your digital transformation with striking website designs

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 04/22/2022 - 6:39am

For businesses far and wide, the Covid-19 pandemic has been a major disruptive event across virtually every industry which has forced companies to rethink how they reach their customers.

With lockdown measures severely restricting the flow of customers to brick and mortar stores, it became imperative overnight that businesses rethink their approach to online sales.

For many businesses that had either been more locally-focused or in the early stages of operating, this swift transition towards digital operations may have been a difficult task.

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4 Exhibition Tips for Small Business Owners

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 04/20/2022 - 9:32am

When it comes to supporting local communities, small businesses are the real heroes.

However, in the hectic business world, survival is possible only through a good marketing strategy for a small business - something that often takes a backseat.

Whilst exhibitions and trade shows are considered a traditional form of marketing, they’re a highly effective way of letting your target audience know all about your business and why they should consider you. They also provide the opportunity to engage with your audience and build relationships.

However, in order to make...

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Salcombe Distilling Co. Is On A Mission To Bring Exceptional Taste To The World

Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. (SDCo.) has launched ‘the taste of tomorrow starts today’ crowdfunding campaign. The highly ambitious and successful SDCo. creates two world-class spirits brands, the multi-award winning Salcombe Gin and pioneering non-alcoholic spirit and aperitif New London Light. SDCo. is aiming to raise £5 million over the next twelve months, the first part of this through the respected Seedrs platform, to continue to grow globally with aspirations to bring exceptional taste to the world.

Interested investors who sign up now until Friday 15th...

South West tech support company opens new head office at Exeter’s Winslade Park

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 04/18/2022 - 9:34am

South West IT and tech support company, Timewade , have unveiled their new head office at Winslade Park near Exeter.

The new head office was officially unveiled at a launch event on Thursday April 7, where employees, clients and partner organisations, including Rain Nutrience, Nutri-Link, and Exmoor Trim, joined the celebrations.

Timewade work with SMEs across the region, including manufacturing, professional services and transport sectors, offering specialist IT and technology support to enhance performance, increase productivity, and future-proof their business through...

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