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Inside the Shift Towards Smarter Fire Protection in Small Business Premises

Small business owners manage many competing priorities, from customer experience and staffing to operational costs and risk planning. Fire protection is one area that hasn’t always been given the attention it deserves. Traditional approaches, such as standard extinguishers on walls and basic evacuation drills, no longer match the variety of risks that modern small premises face. Many businesses are now moving towards smarter, technology-supported solutions that protect people, safeguard assets and support business continuity.

At the heart of this shift is a recognition that fire...

How Expert Advice Shapes Smarter Business Decisions

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2025 - 9:52pm

Business leaders are constantly confronted with complex challenges and rapidly changing conditions. Whether it’s entering a new market, launching a product, navigating regulatory changes, or optimizing internal operations, decisions often carry high stakes. In such environments, relying solely on internal intuition or historical precedent can lead to missteps. That’s where expert advice becomes invaluable.

Expert advice, offered by seasoned professionals, consultants, domain specialists, or external advisors, serves to sharpen decision-making by bringing fresh perspectives,...

Water contamination detection tool up for national award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2025 - 7:08pm

An innovation designed in Exeter to detect contaminated water and save lives has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

FluoroGlow’s device is designed to detect Cryptosporidium in water – a parasite that can cause severe illness and even death, especially in children and vulnerable people.

Previously, it has been difficult to detect without slow laboratory-based tests. But FluoroGlow aims to change that by providing rapid and reliable results directly at the water source.

It’s the brainchild of University of Exeter Medical Science graduate Kathryn...

The Impact of Tradition in Modern Marketing

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 10/01/2025 - 8:41pm

Marketing tactics have evolved significantly in the last decade. To keep up with the trends, businesses have explored new channels and tested fresh approaches to connect with their audiences.

At the same time, some aspects of traditional marketing have carried forward to modern digital marketing strategies. These aspects carry a sense of reliability and familiarity that can make a message feel more grounded, irrespective of how the message is being delivered.

Much like the St George’s flag , which has remained a visible part of English life for centuries, traditional...

How Manufacturing Plants Secure Their Boundaries Against Intruders

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2025 - 3:02pm

When you’re running a manufacturing plant, the perimeter is just as important as what’s happening on the production floor. Machinery, raw materials, finished stock — all of it can be a target. Keeping a site safe takes more than just putting up a fence and walking away. It usually means a mix of solid barriers, the right technology, and a bit of practical know-how lochrin-bain.co.uk .

Fencing That Sends a Message

Every good security plan starts with a strong fence. Palisade fencing like the products available here is still the go-to for heavy industry - tall, tough, and...

Will Jordan (left), and Dave Hall.

IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Fri, 09/26/2025 - 9:04am

IMP Software, the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, today announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a focused technology growth investor, will allow IMP to more than double its R&D investment – evolving its product suite and launching new solutions for MATs. Just as importantly, it ensures IMP’s best-in class customer support remains front and centre.

Will Jordan, CEO and...

Customised Workwear: Enhancing Brand Identity Through Apparel

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 09/25/2025 - 4:49pm

In today’s competitive business landscape, standing out isn’t just about the products or services you offer, it’s also about how your brand presents itself. One of the most effective, yet often overlooked, ways companies build and reinforce their brand identity is through customised workwear.

Customised uniforms and branded apparel have evolved beyond simple clothing for employees. They have become powerful tools for storytelling, visual consistency, and employee engagement. When thoughtfully designed, workwear goes beyond functionality to become a walking billboard for your...

5 Surprising benefits of smarter vehicle monitoring

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2025 - 10:27pm

Whether you manage a fleet of haulage lorries or regularly transport large amounts of equipment, keeping track of trailers is vital for efficient operations. Investing in smarter vehicle monitoring and precise trailer tracking is quickly becoming indispensable for modern fleet management, making full use of advanced telematics . With dependable real-time data and location tracking, fleet operators can now effectively monitor their trailers, ensuring smoother journeys, better efficiency, and improved safety on the road. Smarter vehicle monitoring empowers companies by providing crucial...

Expanding to France from the South West: A Practical Playbook for SMEs

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 09/23/2025 - 1:42pm

If you run a growing business in the South West, France can be a logical first step onto the continent. It is close, it is a huge market, and it rewards firms that plan ahead. This playbook focuses on the nuts and bolts that matter most to UK SMEs: the right company type, watertight contracts, early tax registrations, and bilingual documentation that actually works in practice.

Many founders wonder why so many peers rely on French Lawyers in London and the UK during the early stages. The short answer is alignment. You want structures, contracts, and filings that make sense on...

Barny Butterfield, Owner Sandford Orchards

Sandford Orchards expands capacity for bumper harvest

Authored by kath@raw
Posted: Mon, 09/22/2025 - 4:13pm

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal. They plan to increase production of their core ciders and create new varieties from this year’s exceptional apple haul.

Barny Butterfield, owner of award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “Anyone with fruit trees in their garden is likely to be experiencing a record crop this year and we are no different. A mild spring and the sunniest summer for some time has left our trees groaning under the weight of fruit, and we’re looking...

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