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Crane Baskets vs. Aerial Work Platforms: What’s the Difference and When to Use Each

Working at height is a critical part of many industries, from construction and infrastructure maintenance to industrial inspections and façade cleaning.

Choosing the right equipment can mean the difference between a smooth, efficient operation and potential operational hazards.

Two of the most widely used solutions are crane baskets (also known as personnel baskets or man baskets) and aerial work platforms (AWPs). While both are designed to lift workers safely off the ground, they serve different purposes, operate under different conditions, and come with distinct...

How to Stop Invalid Traffic From Wasting Your Advertising Budget

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2026 - 6:26pm

Digital advertising gives businesses access to targeted audiences, measurable results, and scalable growth. Paid campaigns can drive leads, sales, and website traffic within a short period. Many advertisers focus on clicks, impressions, and conversions without paying attention to traffic quality. This creates a hidden problem inside many campaigns.

Invalid traffic drains advertising budgets every day. Businesses may pay for clicks that never lead to real customers. Some clicks come from bots. Others come from accidental taps, click farms, or competitor activity. These...

How tradespeople in Devon can futureproof their businesses

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2026 - 3:52pm

Devon’s trades sector continues to shift as customers expect faster communication, energy-efficient solutions and reliable service from local firms they trust. Rising material costs and changing regulations also put pressure on small businesses to adapt without losing the personal approach that sets them apart. If you run a trade business in Devon, you already understand the value of practical thinking and steady relationships. Futureproofing your company does not mean changing everything overnight. Instead, it involves making smart adjustments that help you stay competitive, protect your...

When Local Businesses Outgrow Simple Card Payments

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 10:50pm

Running a business online used to mean getting a card machine and calling it a day. That no longer cuts it once chargebacks rise, overseas payments appear, or subscription billing enters the picture. Plenty of smaller firms around Exeter are discovering that payment systems become far more complicated once the business itself starts growing.

Businesses around Exeter rely on digital payments far more heavily than they did a few years ago. Food traders take bookings online, local shops sell through Instagram, and even weekend markets now expect card readers beside the old cash tin...

How Data Analytics is Changing Decision-Making in Facility Management

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 6:27pm

In the rapidly evolving commercial landscape, facility management has progressed well beyond basic maintenance and cleaning duties. Organisations now increasingly turn to technology to optimise operations, enhance efficiency, and control costs. Among the most impactful advancements is data analytics, which leverages real-time information from building systems, sensors, and operational processes. Facility managers can make smarter, more informed decisions that drive both performance and occupant satisfaction. Companies such as ExpansiveFM are helping drive this shift by providing...

Why Floor Marking Matters for Workplace Safety: Regulations, Standards and Best Practice

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2026 - 4:02pm

In the quest for creating a safer work environment, the utilisation of floor marking symbols plays a crucial role. Floor marking is not just about aesthetics; it's a pivotal component in ensuring workplace safety by reducing accidents, streamlining processes, and guiding personnel effectively across the worksite. With regulations and standards becoming increasingly stringent, understanding the significance of proper floor marking and adhering to best practices is more important than ever.

The Importance of Floor Marking

Floor marking serves many purposes, primarily revolving...

The South West’s biggest tech celebration returns for 2026

Companies progressing technology and innovation across the South West of England are being put on alert as the Tech South West Awards 2026 officially opens for entries.

From trailblazing startups and game‑changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global change, the awards shine a spotlight on those redefining what’s possible, tackling real‑world challenges and putting the South West firmly on the innovation map.

Following a standout event at Sandy Park, in Exeter last year, with more than 300 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

Exeter’s New Critical Minerals Centre is Blazing a Path for Modern Mining

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 05/11/2026 - 6:50am

The £5.6 million Critical Minerals Challenge Centre is showing how dramatically the mining industry is evolving. Rather than just focusing on extraction alone, the mining industry has evolved to focus on being more sustainable, while using advanced technology and environmental protection to ease the country into Net Zero territory.

Public Awareness has helped a Lot

Public awareness of the risks regarding mining has helped a lot in speeding up research and investment. Movies like The 33 have brought global attention to the dangers miners face and reflect the real-life story of the...

Post-Pandemic Payroll: Tax Implications of Remote and Hybrid Work for International Teams in Poland

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2026 - 8:02pm

The "great experiment" of remote work is officially over, and the results are in: it's here to stay. By 2026, the dust has settled on the frantic home-office setups of the early 2020s, replaced by a sophisticated, borderless workforce. However, while your developers might be enjoying the Baltic breeze in Gdańsk or the mountain air in Zakopane, your payroll department is likely facing a complex web of tax obligations.

Managing an international team in Poland requires more than just a good Slack channel. It requires a deep dive into the evolving landscape of Polish tax law and...

Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2026 - 5:16pm

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

Public Spaces Leave Less Room for Error

On a busy...

Simpkins Edwards Managing Partner Mark Simic with new Partner Michael Hesketh

Simpkins Edwards strengthens corporate tax team with new Partner appointment

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 04/28/2026 - 8:26am

Leading South West independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firm Simpkins Edwards has strengthened its corporate services team with the appointment of specialist Corporate Tax Partner, Michael Hesketh.

Michael joins the partnership working from the firm’s Exeter and Barnstaple offices. A Chartered Tax Advisor with more than 20 years’ UK tax compliance and advisory experience, he specialises in tax planning for entrepreneurial and owner‑managed businesses. His expertise spans succession and exit planning, transaction tax structuring and M&A support, cross‑border...

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