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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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Calling local business owners! University of Exeter Business School offers free support through Peer Networks programme

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Posted: Mon, 06/28/2021 - 8:11pm

Exeter's Business School is looking to recruit South West businesses for the Peer Networks programme, which will see their owners coached in a powerful leadership development method designed to build their resilience and help them adapt to the new economic climate.

The ‘action learning’ sessions will be free, as part of the government’s Peer Networks programme , funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and co-ordinated by Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEP).

The Business School has been commissioned to deliver the Peer Networks...

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Four new Partners join Michelmores, boosting the Firm's national growth

Michelmores is pleased to welcome another four new Partners to the Firm, promoting Michelmores' investment in talent for growth and bolstering the Firm's Private Wealth offering across the UK. The recruits come hot on the heels of the recent hire of Christian Massey, who brings with him a breadth of experience across landed estates and rural property.

Through the recruitment of leading lawyers across the UK, Michelmores aims to extend its network of influence, and to offer its clients holistic and strategic guidance. Three of the new partners are women, adding strength to...

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New Vice Chair appointed at South West Institute of Directors

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Posted: Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:02pm

Steve Hill has been appointed Vice Chair of the Institute of Directors South West region.

Steve is a qualified Chartered Director and volunteer Ambassador representing the SME community in the region. He will support the transition to a new Chair later in the year when Muir Macdonald steps down after his three year term.

Steve started his career working for GEC Marconi in the 1980s. Having worked in a variety of roles he moved into project management and business leadership and also attained a post graduate degree in Project Management. In 2000 Steve took up his first...

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More support needed for health at work post-pandemic if State Pension age is to continue to rise, experts warn

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Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 11:04pm

New research by the Centre for Ageing Better and the Institute for Employment Studies has highlighted the challenges faced by employees with long-term health conditions, warning that more support is needed to help people manage their conditions in the workplace if the state pension is to rise further. With one in three workers now over the age of fifty, and one in five men and women aged 50-54 managing at least one long-term condition, poor health is by far the most common reason for people aged 50-64 to leave work prematurely. The Centre for Ageing Better says more action is needed to...

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IWF welcomes Jurassic Fibre into membership bringing a safer internet experience to communities in t

IWF welcomes Jurassic Fibre into membership bringing a safer internet experience to communities in Devon

Award-winning Network Operator and Internet Service Provider Jurassic Fibre Limited (JFL) have joined the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) as Members. Their membership enables them to further enhance the security of their services, demonstrating how serious Jurassic Fibre are in protecting their customers, especially children, to keep them safe online.

JFL in the south west of the UK is a new alternative fibre-optic network. As similar networks are rolled out across the UK, implementing IWF tools and services to block access to child sexual abuse material is essential.

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Devon crisps company boosted by new Tesco listing

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Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 3:53pm

Popular hand-cooked potato chips producer Burts is celebrating after securing a region-wide listing with Tesco.

The two businesses have struck a deal for three flavours of Burts’ crisps to be sold in more than 60 stores across the West Country – from Yeovil to Ilfracombe and Gloucester to Helston.

Sea Salt, Mature Cheddar & Spring Onion, and Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar are the firm favourites now available at the stores, all in 150g bags.

The listing is the latest success for award-winning Burts, which began life in 1995 with Richard Thomas Burt and his wife...

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Untapped social media marketing tools for small businesses

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Posted: Fri, 06/25/2021 - 4:26pm

With millions of online business in the digital marketing sphere, you will agree that you need different approaches to marketing from the conventional ones.

There are several untapped social media marketing tools you can use for your small business, which can remarkably give you an edge over your competitors.

Here, we will look at some social media marketing solutions that can play crucial roles in defining the success of your digital marketing targets.

What’s more? These tools are inexpensive. In fact, there are some available for free, and you can use them to...

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How local businesses can survive coronavirus restrictions

Small, local businesses all over the country have had to adapt the way that they run as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The recent rise in cases due to an increase in variants, many businesses are again facing an uncertain future. For businesses that have struggled through the last few years, the news of yet more delays to an end of the restrictions can cause a great deal of stress. Understanding what you can do to help your business survive in these troubling times can be invaluable knowledge for any business owner.

Apply for Governmental Financial Aid

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Evaluating remote candidates: Dos and don’ts

2020 arrived and just like that, remote work went from “nice to have” to “the way we work.” HR, in particular, was turned on its head. Things like upholding cultural standards, watching out for burnout, sourcing for recruits, candidate evaluation — all are complicated by the lack of physical presence. Fully remote companies like DistantJob found themselves in the position to offer mentorship and advice to many businesses trying to cope with the new reality of finding and assessing remote candidates in a post-COVID world.

Part of the challenge is that it just isn’t good enough to...

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