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Unimole: the perfect gift from Life's Little Recipes

Unimole: cuddly toy celebrates our unique selves

Unimole: The Perfect ‘snuggle’ toy

Do want the perfect snuggle toy which gives an extra boost of TLC? Something in the form of a cute creature which exudes a lot of comforting love? Well, the founder of the successful gift venture, Life’s Little Recipes, has created the perfect toy to curl up with.

Unimole is a small mass of furriness and a unique edition to the Life’s Little Recipes range of presents, all of which are designed to convey upbeat thoughts for the recipient.

‘We recognise how very hard it can be to be a child in this day and age,’ explains Fiona...

Few ways to make sure that cash flow is never a problem for your business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2022 - 11:39am

The net amount of cash coming into and leaving a business is known as cash flow. The ability of a corporation to generate positive cash flows during the regular course of its business activities determines that company's success. Revenues from selling goods or services and income from investments make up a company's cash inflows. Expenses and debt repayments make up a company's outflows of cash going out of the business. Maintaining a positive cash flow may be a major concern for all organizations, big and small. A business may experience high expenses and cash flow issues even when...

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Businesses called upon to protect national water supplies

UK businesses are being urged to play their part in the battle against needless water wastage following the imposition of drought measures by two of the UK’s largest water companies. Measures being advised include switching from flushing urinals to waterless urinals, saving hundreds of thousands of litres of water per year in businesses with more than one urinal.

Research undertaken by Exeter-based Smarti Environmental, the UK's leading waterless urinal provider, shows that there are currently around 3.5 million water-supplied urinals in the UK, which collectively waste 217 billion...

Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 9:50am

South West based internet service provider, Jurassic Fibre, today announced the start of their ultrafast broadband network build in Cornwall.

The award-winning broadband company has already rolled out their state-of-the-art network to homes and businesses across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, where many towns and villages had previously struggled with inadequate and unreliable digital connectivity.

Bude marks the start of the broadband provider’s expansion across the region, with the Point of Presence site (the access location at which the Jurassic Fibre network will be...

The Future of Serviced Offices Post Pandemic

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 6:31am

Everything about the way we work has changed immeasurably in the last couple of years. Working through a pandemic has shown many businesses what they need to do to succeed – and the changes that need to be made. One of the biggest shifts that has occurred is the move to a more hybrid approach to work, with many companies looking to rent serviced office spaces to help with the needs of their business and their staff.

Here’s what’s in store for the future of serviced offices post pandemic.

The pandemic and serviced office spaces

In 2019, serviced office spaces were...

Exeter businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:33pm

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

The Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events will give businesses the chance to hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support,...

Funding to help boost resilience of rural economy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:28pm

Farmers and landowners in the region will be able to access help to adapt to changes in agricultural grants, thanks to a £2.6 million support programme.

Following the success of earlier phases of the Future Farming Resilience programme, Devon County Council has received Defra funding to expand the initiative.

The project aims to boost the rural economy by helping farmers to improve their business and the environment, and having previously covered Devon and Somerset, it will now also take in Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

It was initially piloted in...

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Clocking off early in August

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:55pm

Exeter digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a new summer initiative enabling all team members to enjoy an earlier start to their weekend - by finishing at 3pm on Fridays throughout August.

The concept of ‘Summer Fridays’ isn’t new; in 1960s New York, advertising agencies closed early during the warmer months giving ad execs the chance to beat the traffic in the dash to their weekend haunts in the rural Hamptons.

Introducing a similar scheme to Optix was the brainchild of the company’s shadow board, a three-strong group of younger team members whose role...

8 Expert tips on Selecting the Best Intranet Provider for your Small Business

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 6:41am

So, it's only been in the last quarter that your boot-strapped business started growing. The profits have started pouring in, teams are working diligently and your marketing plans are successful. However, lack of employee communication and engagement within the company is a big issue. You have realised that it is time for your business to invest in an intranet provider to help improve communication and collaboration within the company. But with the many providers in the market, how do you select the best company intranet for your small business? Here are eight expert tips to help you make...

How business owners can get the most out of their employees in 2022

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 6:19am

Many people today are turning their attention toward running their own businesses. It's easier today to start a business than ever before, and it's even easier to grow that new business into one that has employees, assets, and a wealth of customers and clients. It's important to remember that a key component of the success of a business is the employees who work tirelessly to meet deadlines and achieve their goals. Without these skilled employees, very few businesses would find the success that they currently have. Getting the most out of your employees may seem like a hard task, but you...

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