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Why going cashless isn’t always a win for local communities

Across Exeter, card-only signs are becoming a familiar sight. From cafés near the Quayside to ticketed events and pop-up markets, paying with cash is no longer guaranteed. For many residents, the shift feels efficient and modern, fitting neatly with contactless cards and mobile wallets.

Yet the assumption that cashless always equals progress is starting to fray. As more everyday services move to card-only models, questions are being raised about who benefits, who loses out, and what happens to trust when payment choice disappears. Convenience is powerful, but it is not the whole...

Exeter marketing agency announces partnership with local sexual violence charity

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 7:35pm

Exeter-based positive impact marketing agency Program has announced their partnership with First Light, a leading charity providing support for those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Program will work with First Light to provide free brand, PR, and marketing services throughout 2024, with the aim of increasing the reach and impact of their vital services.

Providing essential services across the South West, First Light offers critical support to anyone affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. The charity helps people of all ages and genders, including...

Three key roles open within the Great South West Executive team

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 2:32pm

Positions include two Deputy Directors to support with business insights, investment and growth

The Great South West Partnership is looking for two new Deputy Directors to join the Executive team, and an Executive Support Officer to support the Director.

The Great South West is the powerhouse brand for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and the Isles of Scilly. The Partnership is dedicated to driving investment and spotlighting the region’s world-class industries, businesses, and workforce.

The Deputy Director for Business Insights will shape a dynamic programme of...

Navigating Agile Waters: A Dive into the Core Principles of Software Development

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:27pm

Adhering to a logical sequence of activities is an innate human tendency. However, in the realm of software development, Agile challenges this norm.

Consider the analogy of building a cottage and installing windows before solid foundations and walls. Although it may seem counterintuitive, Agile advocates fitting value-driven elements like windows before the foundational structure is complete. Explore with us as we delve into the core principles that guide Agile web development services in action.

Delivering Business Value from the Start: The Inherent Objective of Agile...

China Calling: Essential Tips for UK Businesses Importing from China

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 01/25/2024 - 6:38am

Whether your firm is based in Exeter or any other part of the Southwest region, the chances are that the things your company uses, sells, adds value to, remodels or uses in its production processes have at least some Chinese products in them. All too often Exeter-based businesses buy Chinese goods, components or assemblies from UK firms, however. Instead, you could be importing them yourself and cutting out the expenses and delays caused by middlemen. How do you go about starting your own import operation from the Far East?

Understanding the Chinese Market

For UK businesses,...

voco Zeal Exeter Science Park achieves BREEAM Outstanding rating

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/24/2024 - 10:48pm

Zeal Hotels has achieved the BREEAM Outstanding rating at the design stage for its voco Zeal Hotel, located at Exeter Science Park.

The 142-bedroom hotel is currently on schedule in week 26 of a 75-week construction programme.

Tim Wheeldon , Managing Director, Zeal Hotels said: “It’s exciting to see our innovative sustainability principles being recognised. The project focuses on sustainability and will help transform the established hotel construction and operational benchmarks. It is challenging adopting ESG ethics whilst not diminishing the guest experience and we are...

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Here's Your Chance to Win a Brand New Toyota Grande Car with ACE Money Transfer and HABIBMETRO

For Pakistani expatriates in the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, making a money transfer to Pakistan has just become more rewarding. In partnership with HABIBMETRO Bank, ACE Money Transfer offers an extraordinary chance to win one of three brand-new Toyota Grande cars. This exciting campaign is about facilitating your remittances and appreciating your choice of using legal and secure channels for your money transfers.

This remarkable campaign presents a unique opportunity: each remittance transaction made to Pakistan could be your ticket to owning a luxurious Toyota Grande car....

5 E-Commerce Tips Every Business Should Know

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/22/2024 - 6:00am

Statista predicts there will be approximately 60 million e-commerce users in 2023. That’s people undertaking digital transactions.

Roughly 70 million people are living in the UK. In other words, the vast majority of British people are already using digital transactions. As a business, you simply can’t afford not to be.

Of course, many options are available and you need to find the best ecommerce solutions . That means, thinking about all potential transactions, not just the most common transactions you undertake.

After all, you don’t want to miss out on a big...

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Planning application submitted for new build 'best in class' offices in Exeter

Owners Wesleyan Assurance Society have submitted a planning application for around 24,000 sq ft of new build ‘best in class’ offices on a site in Exeter to be developed by Summerfield Commercial.

The application is for View Point, where Summerfield hopes to build three storey offices on the last remaining undeveloped plot within Pynes Hill Business Park, Exeter. The offices are aimed at addressing modern occupiers’ desire to meet high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria and will assist businesses in reducing their carbon footprint.

Designed to be suitable...

Product Launch Mastery: Effective Tips for Promoting Your New Offerings

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 01/19/2024 - 2:19am

Launching a new product or service offering can be an exciting yet challenging time for any business. With careful planning and strategic promotion, you can generate buzz, reach your target audience, and give your new offering the best chance for success. This article outlines key tips for effectively promoting a product launch to make an impact in the UK market. From utilising social media to hiring talent for high-quality video production, we cover proven ideas for spreading the word.

  1. Produce Engaging Video Content

Video continues to be one of the...

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