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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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Blue Monday and further Covid uncertainty could compound work-related stress in 2022

Whilst the post-Christmas period can leave many individuals feeling deflated, these January blues will only be compounded further as the uncertainty surrounding Covid continues to loom, and cases related to the new Omicron variant are on the rise.

With the Government now advising people to work from home where possible, this uncertainty will unfortunately be converted into work-related stress for a lot of people, especially if the new guidelines make it increasingly difficult for them to remain productive upon their return to work.

Even without these external pressures,...

72% of tech leaders in the South West put purpose before profits

A survey of over 300 leaders of tech SMEs across the Southwest has revealed what makes the region so well suited for both new and experienced entrepreneurs to set up shop.

The research, commissioned by Bristol-based Antidote Communications, in conjunction with TechSpark, found that 36% of surveyed tech business leaders identify as female. This far surpasses the national averages of 22% of tech directors , 17% female startup leaders ( Startup Salary Survey ) and only 8% of the FTSE CEO s.

The research also highlighted further areas where the Southwest proved to have fewer...

Food Drink Devon launches 2022 Awards and new Devon 'Chef of the Year' competition

Following on from the hugely successful tenth anniversary awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2022 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by 2022 platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades, which celebrate Devon’s finest food and drink, recognise the county’s most talented producers and establishments and this year will also include the new ‘Chef of the Year’ category. The competition is open for entries until Friday 22nd April 2022, with applications welcome from Food Drink Devon members and non-members.

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UK shoppers are moving purchasing power to online marketplaces, Mirakl survey finds

Mirakl, the industry’s first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the release of The 2022 State of Online Marketplace Adoption , a global survey of 9,000 consumers, including 1,000 UK respondents, that explores the ways in which online shoppers are shaping the marketplace economy.

According to the findings, the eCommerce landscape has shifted in response to rising consumer expectations around rapid delivery, product quality and variety, and lower pricing.

Two-thirds of consumers surveyed globally prefer eCommerce sites with online...

Exeter based Situ secures gold Investors in People accolade

“Everyone we spoke to loves working at Situ”

Situ have recently been awarded gold status by Investors In People (IIP) for their approach to how they invest in their people - achieving 87% overall which is significantly higher than the average IIP Gold accreditation score. The accreditation was based on their entire ongoing people approach, conversations with the Situ leadership team regarding their ambition and feedback gathered from Situ team members through an online survey and one to one interviews.

IIP stated in their summary report that the survey and discussions...

Four mistakes every new business owner needs to be aware of

Opening a business is only the beginning. Running it and making sure it succeeds is an entirely different responsibility. New business owners in particular often make a few unwanted mistakes. While not every mistake is fatal, there are a few that can throw a wrench into your entire game plan. Here are four mistakes every new business owner needs to be aware of and how to avoid them.

Being Afraid of Failure

With so much to consider like choosing the right location for your business and the right people to help you succeed, fear of failure can stop you from taking definitive action...

Tilney Smith & Williamson continues expansion of Exeter office with two Financial Planner appointments

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services firm, has continued to invest in expanding its team in Exeter by making two financial planner appointments. Mark Newman and Stephen Read join the firm at an exciting time for the office in Sterling Court which goes into 2022 seeing increased demand for its services.

Mark Newman joins Tilney Smith & Williamson from Kelsall Steele Investment Services where he worked as a Senior Financial Planner for more than three and a half years in the firm’s Truro office. Prior to Kelsall Steele, Mark...

Foot Anstey launches work experience programmes to find a new generation of lawyers

Foot Anstey LLP, the national law firm, has announced the launch of two new work experience programmes dedicated to activating and accelerating a new generation of lawyers and helping create more diversity in the profession.

The firm's Activate Programme is open to all Year 12 and 13 students, while its Accelerate Programme is aimed at Undergraduate students. Each scheme has 10 places on offer and will take place over 3.5 days in Foot Anstey's offices in Bristol, Exeter and Southampton.

Participants in each programme will gain a valuable insight of what it's like to work in...

Hiring a CFO in Exeter can be a game changer for your business

The world of work is changing rapidly in the face of the pandemic. Skilled professionals are relocating out of London to Exeter and Devon. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that all you need is wi-fi, Zoom, and an endless supply of coffee to run a business.

Remote working means Exeter businesses have access to a talent pool of professionals who can transform their fortunes. Flexible working and remote working go hand in hand. You don’t need to hire a professional full-time to benefit from their expertise. That’s why hiring a CFO in Exeter is more popular than ever...

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

Blue Monday and further Covid uncertainty could compound work-related stress in 2022

72% of tech leaders in the South West put purpose before profits

Food Drink Devon launches 2022 Awards and new Devon 'Chef of the Year' competition

UK shoppers are moving purchasing power to online marketplaces, Mirakl survey finds

Exeter based Situ secures gold Investors in People accolade

Four mistakes every new business owner needs to be aware of

Tilney Smith & Williamson continues expansion of Exeter office with two Financial Planner appointments

Foot Anstey launches work experience programmes to find a new generation of lawyers

Hiring a CFO in Exeter can be a game changer for your business

You're mining bitcoins by reading this article

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