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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...

Marketing in the New Normal

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 08/26/2020 - 9:35am

Research is underway to understand how the pandemic is impacting marketing strategy and practices, and how brands are adjusting their approach to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities.

Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency, Astley Media are running an online survey to reveal key insights into current and emerging marketing trends, from how brands are shifting their use of social media to the growth in online digital events. The survey will uncover the methods and tactics being used to engage and secure customers and clients in difficult times.

Everyone who takes...

How to Enhance Your Business Cybersecurity

It is not like a cyber attack to single out any particular industry as well as the size of the business when carrying out their evil intentions. While data breaches of large corporations and governmental agencies usually hog the limelight, cyberattacks on small businesses are far more common.

The commonplace nature is typical because small businesses usually don't protect their data and information systems in the same way as large organizations.

However, even for organizations with limited resources at their disposal, it is possible to beef up their cybersecurity...

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Devonians wanting a career change encouraged to try care

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2020 - 4:18pm

WORKERS in Exeter looking for a career change are being invited to contact a care agency that provides services across the county.

Guardian Homecare has more than 100 positions available in south Devon and is asking anyone interested in switching professions to get in touch to find out about a role in care.

Manager, Catherine Porter says: “We have care worker vacancies for people looking for a career change in south Devon, particularly in Exeter, and the surrounding areas.

“Being a carer is a very rewarding job and gives people the opportunity to carve out a career...

Workplace Innovation is the future

Rethinking Jobs and Leadership for the Post-COVID World – How employers can walk the walk

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2020 - 11:34am

Less than 20% of UK workers are in jobs that use and develop all of their ability to learn, solve problems, innovate and adapt. Here, Dr Peter Totterdill, of Workplace Innovation Europe CLG argues that we’re squandering the most important resource that we have to survive and thrive in the post-COVID world – human potential.

Globalisation, climate change, technological innovation, Brexit and COVID-19 have all prompted forward-looking business begin to re-think how they work and what changes they can make to confront such a raft of serious challenges.

For many, the penny is...

Independent UK Coworking Spaces joining forces to fight downturn

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:44pm

With Covid-19 still very much in the consciousness of the general population around the UK, one industry reeling are coworking industries.

Even as some coworking spaces reopen, with many in imminent danger of being forced to close.

One proposed solution? Join forces to negotiate better rates and government assistance.

The New Campaign by Independent Coworking Operators

Coworking companies are in a precarious position. To ensure the safety of their own employees during the pandemic, services to tenants were substantially reduced as their shared spaces started to...

Attracting Potential Customers with These Helpful Tips

Every business desires to attract more customers and retain them. However, converting new customers to become return clients is not easy and requires well-thought strategies. From the get-go, business owners should make some budget allocations for creating awareness for their brand.

Businesses should also set aside time to assess the progress of their promotional efforts and make any necessary alterations. Note that the high promotional cost and time requirements do not mean you quit the market. There are various cost-effective and interesting strategies you can use to attract...

Software Solved

Data and Software Specialist Software Solved launches the pilot of its pioneering property survey technology, SurveyorTech Connect

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/20/2020 - 12:42pm

Exeter-based data and software specialist Software Solved is proud to announce the launch of its pilot phase for SurveyorTech Connect, the latest advancement in property survey technology.

SurveyorTech Connect will be tested by one of Software Solved’s pilot partners, AGB Risk Control Services, who provide property and liability surveys, risk consultancy and health and safety solutions to the insurance sector. AGB Risk Control Services are an experienced team of surveyors and risk consultants who work in partnership with selected specialist firms to provide a complete outsource...

What is Business Entity Assumption?

You may have heard this term before, but are not quite sure what it means.

Since we have put the education of our clients at top priority here at Prestige Auditors, let’s explain in a couple of words what business entity assumption means.

Let’s say that you are a business owner, and you own a clothing store, or another type of business. Naturally, businesses are prone to quite a large number of risks, such as debt, lawsuits, legal issues, etc. We certainly hope that none of these issues hit your business, but nevertheless, they are a possibility.

You obviously...

First time in 11 years, UK is in recession

As the United Kingdom was officially pushed into recession, the economy of the country suffered the biggest slump on record between the months of April and June because of the lockdown measures. Compared to the first three months of the year, the economy of the country shrank as much as 20.4 percent. The crisis has a very huge effect on the trading world in the country as well, almost all the traders in the country saw some type of losses.

As the regulations ordered the shops to be closed, household spending also plunged, and the factory and construction output fell very hard....

Michael Caines Collection

Michael Caines Collection appoints group executive chef Liam Finnegan

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/19/2020 - 1:00am

Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as Group Executive Chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8th September 2020. The news follows Michael’s recent acquisition of former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall.

With a working relationship spanning 14 years, Liam’s appointment is a natural fit for Michael and the wider collection, following an eight-year stint as Head Chef at The Castle Hotel Taunton and prior to that under Michael’s tutelage at Gidleigh Park.

Reflecting on the appointment,...

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