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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...

South West tech companies offered growth boost

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 8:35am

Tech companies across the South West of England have the chance to work with top growth coaches and experts as part of Tech South West’s new business support programme.

Growth Forge will see tech firms utilise a proprietary assessment tool to identify two-to-three priority areas, then work with partners such as Microsoft, Sandler, Bishop Fleming, Ashfords, Howden and Program, along with a range of specialist business coaches, to develop and implement opportunities for growth.

The ‘supergroup’ of growth coaches includes business TedX speaker and author Ruth Farenga, business...

Revolutionising the Future of Energy: Klarian's AI and analytics tech redefines pipeline efficiency, paving the way for a low-carbon future

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:24pm

Leading innovator in pipeline technology, Klarian , has released details of its transformative AI solution, that has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.

The solution takes a hybrid approach to pipeline condition monitoring and anomaly detection by combining physics-based insights with machine learning.

Klarian's pipeline health monitoring software represents a highly innovative development for the pipeline industry, as it can be applied to any pipeline (fuel, oil or water), thereby reducing the energy...

EZ-base expands operations with move to Exeter Science Park

Leading technology solutions company EZ-base will be fulfilling its plans for expansion as it joins the thriving community at Exeter Science Park.

The data management company helps small businesses in the tooling and PPE industries to get their online product data correct, enabling them to increase sales and compete against larger national companies.

It is part owned by the five largest buying groups in the Netherlands including Zevi Necomij and Exeter industrial tools and equipment business The Troy Group, where it was based prior to the move to Exeter Science Park....

The Rise of Contactless Delivery: A Look into the World of Parcel Lockers

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 01/01/2024 - 6:46pm

Contactless delivery is a method of delivering goods or services in which contact between the customer and the supplier is minimized or completely eliminated. This method provides safety and convenience in conditions such as epidemics or pandemics, when it is important to maintain social distance and prevent the spread of infections.

What is typical for contactless delivery?

Key characteristics of contactless delivery may include the following:

  • Order online. Customers can place orders through websites or mobile apps.

  • Electronic payments.

  • ...

Tyler Grange marks B Corp milestone with publication of impact report

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/26/2023 - 8:54am

Exeter environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has marked one year of B Corporation status by publishing its first impact report .

The Kings Wharf-based four-day week firm achieved B Corp certification in 2022 - becoming one of only 32 SME environmental consultancies in the UK, and 113 worldwide, to join the global community of for-profit, mission-driven organisations committed to using business as a force for good.

It’s also one of only a handful of four-day week companies globally to be B Corp certified – having concurrently introduced these two mutually supportive...

Knights set for further expansion in SW with flagship Exeter office

LEADING professional services business, Knights , has moved into a modern new office in Exeter.

The Exeter team are now based in a premium office at Broadwalk House in the heart of the city’s business district.

Complete with state-of-the-art facilities and technology, Knights’ relocation into the heart of the city represents a significant investment in its Exeter team.

Knights has seen significant growth in the South West, with colleagues in Cheltenham, Bristol and Exeter working as part of a team of more than 1,200 professionals across 23 locations nationwide...

Inclusivity In Exeter: Making Businesses Wheelchair-Friendly and Welcoming

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/20/2023 - 1:43pm

While Exeter has not yet formally declared ambitions to be Britain’s most accessible city, the historic locale in the Southwest certainly has the opportunity to become a leader in disability inclusion. As ageing populations grow and disabled residents vocalise a need for equal access, proactive businesses have begun assessing and improving wheelchair accessibility.

There are many impactful steps companies in Exeter can take to ensure people who depend on wheelchairs feel welcomed. These run the gamut from physical premises and layouts to digital assets and virtual environments to...

Small-business loan vs. credit line

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 12/20/2023 - 8:48am

Securing small company finance is difficult. Especially when choosing the finest choice for your company. Business lines of credit and loans are common financing options for small enterprises. The distinctions and similarities between a line of credit and a business loan will help you pick the best option for your organization. Starting with why your firm needs finance and how it expects to utilize the working capital it gets is a smart idea. To assist your company decide, we've listed the advantages, downsides, and uses of business loans and lines of credit below.

Small-business...

Chartered Surveyor Expands South West Reach with new Exeter Office  

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 9:08pm

National Chartered Surveyor firm, Bruton Knowles , has expanding its presence in the South West, with the opening of a new office in Exeter – its 14th base in the UK. The move will provide a more convenient location for Bruton Knowles to service clients in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

The new office also strengthens the firm’s regional offering while supporting its National Building Consultancy Team to undergo further growth.

The strategic move follows another recent office opening in the South West, based in Bathpool, Taunton, which put the organisation in a...

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Exeter firm IMP Software awarded Great Place To Work Certification for “outstanding employee experience”

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:30pm

IMP Software has been awarded Great Place To Work Certification, which recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work makes it easy for organisations to survey employees, uncover actionable insights, and be recognised for their company culture. Certification is a two-step process that includes surveying employees and completing a short questionnaire about the workplace.

IMP’s Great Place to Work certified company status was announced earlier this month.

In IMP Software’s company...

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