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Education company IMP Software, specialists in budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for multi-academy trusts (MATs), has made a number of key appointments as it reports a 100% increase in customer growth in 12 months. IMP, which is based in Exeter but operates as a virtual team nationwide, has boosted its headcount by 60% to support its work with 198 MATs and 1,750 schools.

The latest key addition is Warren Porter, who joins the company as MAT Product Specialist. Warren was previously Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nottinghamshire-based Esteem Multi-Academy Trust. A...

The giants of today's fashion industry didn't just arrive at the top by chance or on the merit of their designs, they first had to follow the paradigms of any successful business. From Gucci to Prada to Nike, they all had to start the same as any other fashion brand, from the very beginning. So take a seat, relax and perhaps take out a pen and paper because I’m about to bring you through the steps on how to launch your own clothing brand. Steps which likely have been followed by the 3 brands mentioned and many other successful, lasting brands alike.

To start, three of the most...

CARL Bennett from Ogwell in Newton Abbot has returned to work at a Devon-based family-run printed-packaging company as its Production Operative after 18 years (August 2022).

The 47-year-old originally joined Newton Print Ltd in 2002 but moved to another role in 2004, and has returned as its new Production Operative, ensuring production is running at optimum efficiency.

He said: “I originally worked at Newton Print for two years in the early noughties and thoroughly enjoyed my time, so it’s great to be back again with the team.

“I have worked in various positions...

Local plumbing and heating company Synergi SW are delighted to have scooped 'Best Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs Company, South West England' in the 2022 BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards.

After a public nomination process, BUILD's research team judged the winners based on various criteria including business growth, online reputation, client feedback and client dedication.

Synergi's Office Manager Ameana Saunders said: "This award is a testament to our team of engineers and office support staff who have all worked so hard over the last year. We strive...