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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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Benefits Window Film Can Bring to Your Commercial Space

When you think about window tint, you probably picture blacked-out windows of a car, which is an obvious example, but not the only way windows can be tinted for useful effect. Commercial windows can be tinted with a special window film which is useful in many ways similar to why people decide to get their vehicle windows tinted.

This is something that every business owner should consider for a commercial space because it can help reduce costs in various ways. As a business owner, you’re likely looking for any kind of way to cut costs in an effective way, but here is why window...

Devon Start Up Programme for Social Entrepreneurs

A new, free support programme has been launched in Devon to help those who are unemployed or at risk of losing their jobs and considering starting their own social enterprise.

Devon County Council and The School for Social Entrepreneurs - Dartington are working together on the Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme which aims to provide local people with the skills, confidence and support they need to establish a social enterprise and make a difference to their local communities.

Participants in the online learning initiative, which is made up of 10 weekday sessions...

Exeter-based IMP Software scoops Market Entrant prize at national education awards

IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.

IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held online last month, for its organisational performance since launching.

The focus of the award entry was the development of IMP’s budgeting, forecasting and reporting solution specifically for...

How are bus timetables in the South West changing during the latest National Lockdown?

Stagecoach South West have been working closely with the local authorities to maintain essential connections for keyworkers across the South West as the country is plummeted into another national lockdown. The local bus operated has ensured vital links are maintained for school journeys and essential shopping trips with their network remaining relatively unchanged in the coming weeks.

The bus operator will be making some very minor changes to services across the South West from 10th January 2021 with the majority of buses operating on school holiday timetables which is clearly...

Ensure you make a difference in Exeter in 2021

EXETER residents wishing to make a difference this year (2021) in the communities and neighbourhoods where they live are being invited to take up a role in care in the county.

Guardian Homecare, operating in Exeter and surrounding areas, has 100 carer positions available that are vital to its service users’ quality of life. Each position offers benefits, training and career advancement.

Manager, Catherine Porter explains: “Our services and the care our carers provide are essential to anyone who is elderly and vulnerable.

“It is important that people who need extra...

National discount scheme supports local shops in lockdown

In the wake of another lockdown the national discount scheme, My VIP Card, is offering UK shoppers a way to order take advantage of thousands of deals whilst supporting local and small businesses with a network of over 1,000 online local shops.

These small businesses can now sign up for free and will benefit from their online shop or service being promoted to a national audience of shoppers keen to support local and small business whilst taking advantage of thousands of amazing discounts.

The discount scheme is urging shoppers to remember and support local and small...

Exeter College principal recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to education.

John, who has been with Exeter College for twelve years, has successfully led the College and sustained its status as one of the very best colleges in the country. The College continues to win various awards and in his first year as Principal, it was ranked as the top college in the country by one of the sector newspapers, FE Week. In fact, in the five years the paper has ranked every college in the country, Exeter has never...

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants is welcome, but it is all becoming a bit of a minefield

As we enter what is effectively the toughest lockdown since last March, Rishi Sunak has announced an additional £4.6 billion fiscal stimulus to support businesses and protect jobs through this next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Commenting on this latest package of measures Mr Sunak said "This will help businesses to get through the months ahead - and crucially it will help sustain jobs, so workers can be ready to return when they are able to reopen”

And while any support is to struggling businesses is more than welcome, Chris Bowles, director at business advisers Old...

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Here’s a brief summary of what promo methods aren’t working on Insta right now and which are the most efficient ones:

Everything is about ads now. Here are millions of photos and videos uploaded to Instagram: from the ones with the funny puppies and kitties to the ones where we can see the ads of small and gigantic businesses — but having a promoted and known profile on Instagram can help you with finding a decent job, no matter what you’re posting about. Bloggers that have a wide audience reach and who also can hold the attention of their viewers are gold to advertisers who’re...

What does Brexit mean for the logistics industry?

It’s been over two years since the vote on Brexit, yet many still remain divided over the best plan to take UK forward following its scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29, 2019.

On the logistics sector , just as among the general public, opinion is split. But one thing for sure is that there will be an enormous effect for logistics players on both sides of the English Channel no matter the final deal.

Those who are positive about Brexit will suggest that the future is bright, with the UK able to continue a positive relationship with Europe but also...

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

Benefits Window Film Can Bring to Your Commercial Space

Devon Start Up Programme for Social Entrepreneurs

Exeter-based IMP Software scoops Market Entrant prize at national education awards

How are bus timetables in the South West changing during the latest National Lockdown?

Ensure you make a difference in Exeter in 2021

National discount scheme supports local shops in lockdown

Exeter College principal recognised in New Year’s Honours list

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants is welcome, but it is all becoming a bit of a minefield

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What does Brexit mean for the logistics industry?

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