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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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What are the benefits of hosting a virtual event?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 3:47pm

The coronavirus was an unprecedented global event, with unprecedented effects on business during the worst of its ravages. But it has undeniably reshaped the future of business , in some cases for the better – hybrid working has become a new normal, and larger companies are re-evaluating their relationship with intensive business travel. But how can you reach a diverse base of colleagues and clients alike, if in-person events are going to decline in popularity? The answer may lie in the digital realm – and here are five reasons why.

Remote Access

In-person events incur...

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Old Mill announces plans to double staff numbers by 2026 and become fastest growing professional practice in the West Country

Accountancy and wealth management firm Old Mill has announced an ambitious five-year growth plan including an aggressive recruitment campaign that will double staff numbers by 2026.

Old Mill, which currently employs 320 people from its four offices in Chippenham, Exeter, Wells and Yeovil, has undergone a major restructure which brings all aspects of the business together into a single multi-service advisory firm.

Kevin Whitmarsh - currently head of accountancy - has been appointed in the new role of CEO while current MD Ian Carlson becomes CFO. A new Chairman and two non...

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Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

Exeter Chamber held their annual general meeting at Exeter College on Monday 8th November, where two new board directors were officially appointed. Patrick Tigwell of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants replaces Laura Seaward as Treasurer and Charlotte McGregor of Wollens Solicitors replaces Laura McFadyen as a representative from the legal sector. The new appointments will contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation.

Patrick Tigwell, a chartered accountant for over 25 years, is Partner and Head of the Exeter office...

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Awards success for Trowers & Hamlins in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/17/2021 - 12:25pm

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins' Exeter office has recently enjoyed positive outcomes at both the National Paralegal Awards and the South West Property Awards.

In what was an incredibly successful night for Trowers at the recent National Paralegal Awards, Exeter-based Harvey Lavis was highly commended for his work in the Best Civil Litigation Paralegal category.

Harvey said: "I was thrilled to have been recognised for my work at the National Paralegal Awards," said Harvey "Our Exeter office is full of passionate individuals who are committed to making a difference...

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Data privacy is the new black

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 10:05pm

Almost every website on the worldwide web runs on cookies. In fact, chances are that the website where you have found this article is also running on cookies. Cookies help make the browsing experience more pleasant, e.g., by remembering your information for autofilling form fields or by saving the items you have put in the shopping cart.

Statistics and marketing cookies make up the majority of cookies, and for a long time, website users had no control over what kind of data was collected about them or what happened to that data. However, with the enforcement of data privacy laws...

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South West survey will uncover how businesses’ use of technology has changed since the pandemic

Authored by Timewade
Posted: Mon, 11/15/2021 - 9:46pm

In a new survey, small and medium sized businesses are asked how the pandemic has impacted their use of technology.

In addition to revealing the technologies most favoured by SMEs, the data gathered in the ‘Time to Deliver' survey will uncover insights around businesses’ approach to technology, how many have a strategy, and how effective it is in delivering against objectives.

The study has been launched by Devon-based tech company Timewade in partnership with award-winning chartered accountants Bishop Fleming as part of the ‘Technology for Success’ programme, which...

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Creating a comprehensive training document: 13 ways to make onboarding easy 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sun, 11/14/2021 - 9:52pm

Onboarding can be challenging for both the new employee and the person tasked with completing the onboarding process. Creating a training document to aid onboarding can be invaluable to ensure that the new starter has the best beginning to their time with your company. It is essential to prepare properly in advance of the new employee beginning work.

Creating a comprehensive training document can be invaluable to help a new starter find their feet. It can also be a document that can be used again and again as the business takes on new people. Here are some of the crucial things...

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Foot Anstey welcomes IP, IT and data protection expert to its Partnership

National law firm, Foot Anstey, has announced that IP, IT and data privacy lawyer, Ashley Avery, will be joining as a Partner in its Commercial team. Ashley will be advising clients on complex data privacy and confidentiality issues, brand protection and exploitation and software development and licensing matters.

Ashley joins Foot Anstey from City firm Travers Smith, where she was Senior Counsel in the Commercial, IP and Technology Department. Whilst at Travers Smith, Ashley worked with a number of high-profile clients across the technology, pensions, retail and financial services...

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What are the pros and cons of management buyout?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 11/12/2021 - 7:06am

A management buyout is where the ownership party of a company sell the business to members of the management team. Getting advice before a management buyout is essential for extracting the right value. Below we explore the pros and cons of management buyout.

Pros

Faster

The sale process should go faster than usual. Although there are still plenty of legal complexities to sift through, due to the existing relationship between management and ownership, it should be easier to progress.

Easier to find a valuation

A management buyout should make it...

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Celebrating Social Enterprise Day in Devon – 11th November 2021

Free business coaching available for Devon businesses

11 November is Social Enterprise Day – a day to celebrate the impact and achievements of social enterprises in the UK and around the world.

One Devon charity is supporting this growing sector in the region by providing free business coaching to start-ups and small businesses, including social enterprises.

Devon Communities Together is an independent charity that supports people and communities throughout Devon. It is currently providing free business coaching to start-ups as part of its New Start Devon programme, which...

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