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Understanding online consumer trends in the UK: convenience, access, and mobile use

Digital revolution has in many cases transformed the way British consumers spend money on goods and services and pursue leisure activities. New data on UK spending habits suggests how consumers are increasingly choosing to do everything online. Internet users of all ages may be flocking to smartphones to access the web and digital content.

Mobile habits and leisure spending

The South West reflects national patterns closely. Shifting habits around digital entertainment reveal how readily British consumers consider UK online casinos alongside streaming and retail platforms when...

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Businesses come together to combat fraud at the re-launched South West Fraud Forum

The Police, banking sector and local fraud specialists have come together to re-launch The South West Fraud Forum – an organisation dedicated to helping prevent businesses and individuals becoming victims of fraud.

Helen Gregory, Forensic Director at Milsted Langdon, is part of the steering group that has re-launched this initiative, which will hold its inaugural meeting on 2 December.

This webinar event will set out how SWFF can help businesses, as well as hearing from keynote speakers, including:

Mark Shelford, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon

How to improve your SEO ranking

There has been a dramatic shift in marketing since the dawn of the digital age and now marketing is nothing like it used to be. The world has shifted from traditional media-driven marketing to a completely online strategy that mainly comprises social media. The reason for this shift is because technology has shifted people's interest from the physical world into the digital world and now more and more people spend most of their time connected to their technology devices, spending hours a day on the internet. Digital marketing helps with brand development by connecting you to your...

HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters

As HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) prepares to issue emails and SMS to Self Assessment customers, the department is reminding them to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.

Fraudsters use Self Assessment to try and steal money or personal information from unsuspecting individuals. In the last year alone, HMRC has received nearly 360,000 bogus tax rebate referrals.

The Self Assessment deadline is 31 January 2022 and customers may expect to hear from HMRC at this time of year. More than 4 million emails and SMS will be issued...

Gateway to the South West: STR Logistics joins Palletways

Exeter-based haulage operator, STR Logistics Limited is the latest company to join Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network which is part of JSE-listed Imperial Logistics (Imperial). STR Logistics will operate pallet handling and distribution services across the English Riviera and surrounding areas of Teignmouth and Newton Abbott for Palletways and its customers.

Anthony Quinn, STR joint managing director/owner, said: “Palletways has significant, well-defined domestic and pan-European distribution routes which we know will add value to...

What are the benefits of hosting a virtual event?

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...

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...

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...

Awards success for Trowers & Hamlins in Exeter

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...

Data privacy is the new black

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...

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

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...

Business

Understanding online consumer trends in the UK: convenience, access, and mobile use

Businesses come together to combat fraud at the re-launched South West Fraud Forum

How to improve your SEO ranking

HMRC warns customers about Self Assessment tricksters

Gateway to the South West: STR Logistics joins Palletways

What are the benefits of hosting a virtual event?

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

Exeter Chamber welcomes two new board directors

Awards success for Trowers & Hamlins in Exeter

Data privacy is the new black

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

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