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A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK

If you’re signing a contract that involves international parties and English law, you might need to appoint a legal service agent (otherwise known as a process agent). This can sound daunting if you’ve never done it before, but, provided you choose a reputable country, it’s usually a straightforward part of the process.

Want to know what to expect and how to hire an agent efficiently? Here’s everything you should know about appointing a legal service agent in the UK.

Determine If You Need a Process Agent

First, you’ll want to check that your agreement or contract...

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The Importance of a dynamic IT training strategy

Every company needs an IT strategy, whether you are a software vendor or a medical device manufacturer. A training strategy is just one piece of that IT Strategy, but it is an integral one.

Areas of training needed

When considering the areas of your training strategy to focus on, consider these points:

What is your plan for making devices, software and IT infrastructure better, faster and cheaper?
How can you improve productivity?
How will you help or improve the quality of your products and services?
What kind of training will you

Devon-based Lightfoot appoints Paul Hollick as new MD

Lightfoot, the trail-blazing, in-cab, driver fleet coaching technology and rewards platform, has announced that Paul Hollick, Chairman of The Association of Fleet Professionals, has been appointed as Managing Director at the Exeter-based, Devon green-tech business.

The former MD of Miles Consultancy Limited joins the business at an exciting time following Volpi Capital’s investment in Lightfoot last year. This is enabling the rapid development of a suite of new products and services that will be made available to ICE and EV fleets domestically and internationally.

Welcoming...

New action plan set out for South West energy opportunities

On 11th March the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership met with Western Power Distribution , EDF Energy , Regen SW , the South West Energy Hub , and local Government partners for an Energy Deep Dive roundtable, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the South West’s energy sector.

The Heart of the South West LEP is delivering the area’s Build Back Better plan, which aims to drive clean and inclusive growth. The plan sets an ambition to capitalise on the nuclear and renewable energy potential in the region, and to become the country’s green energy powerhouse...

Foot Anstey and the Retail Trust join forces to launch anti-harassment certification for the retail industry

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP and the UK’s retail industry charity, the Retail Trust have launched a new certification aimed at protecting and reassuring shop workers as they face rising levels of abuse and inappropriate behaviour.

Several well-known retailers are now in talks to commit to The Retailers Against Harassment Certification which has been designed to create safer working environments for staff. Participating employers will work with Foot Anstey and the Retail Trust to review and improve the measures they have in place to protect their workers and deal with any...

From Undergraduate to Fully Qualified Solicitor

Four years after first joining The Family Law Company in Exeter as a secretary, Nahanni Simcox has qualified as a Solicitor.

Her journey shows not just the commitment needed by an individual, but also how important it is to have support from within the legal sector.

Nahanni, who has always lived in the region, studied Law at Plymouth University before her stint as a secretary in the Private Children team at Balliol House. Just three months later she decided to continue pursuing a legal career and enrolled onto the Legal Practice Course with a Masters in Law, Business &...

Entries for the British Business Excellence Awards are now open

Celebrating the very best of British business, www.britishbusinessexcellenceawards.co.uk are proud to announce that entries are now open for the second year running. The prestigious awards showcase the most notable businesses in the country, celebrating the creativity, innovation and resilience within a variety of industries.

After a turbulent couple of years for businesses, the awards are uniting the business community across the UK to celebrate thriving businesses that deserve recognition and praise.

The awards host a total of 16 award categories, with five brand new...

How to generate targeted leads through SEO

Almost any business can benefit from improving its website's SEO. By focusing on improving your website's ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs), you can generate more leads that are specifically interested in what you have to offer. In this article, we'll discuss some tips for improving your website's SEO and generating more targeted leads through SEO services or by buying EZ Rankings as well.

First, it's important to understand how search engines work. When someone performs a search, the search engine will return a list of the most relevant websites based on the...

How machine learning is impacting the world

Society and science-fiction writers have long been enamored with the concept of Artificial Intelligence. While general Artificial Intelligence has yet to be achieved, there have been significant innovations in AI. Machine Learning and predictive analytics, which are subsets of AI, have been used in a diverse range of tasks ranging from healthcare to banking.

It might seem like AI is out of reach for many businesses and their applications, but that is not true. Software developers like Koombea build and implement Machine Learning algorithms to improve software performance....

How to follow-up with sending promotional gifts

It’s common practice to reach out with a business gift to a client you’re hoping to land and send a follow up shortly afterwards. This is a crucial part of the process, but if you haven’t done it before, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve prepared this easy-to-follow guide.

Choose your gift

If this is your first time getting a gift for a potential client, our best advice is to choose unique promotional items, like those from https://www.pens.com/uk/ , that shows you’re able to anticipate their needs. For instance, if they commute, you could get them a laptop...

Digital jobs fair connects employers with local talent

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme held a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March, giving local employers the opportunity to connect with adults who have recently completed a government-funded bootcamp to gain in-demand skills in the digital sector.

The Train4Tomorrow programme offers adults in Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Cornwall access to fully-funded Skills Bootcamps, which have been designed to meet industry needs for digital and technical skills. The flexible bootcamps, up to 16 weeks long, and a mixture of online and in person, are available to adults who are...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK

The Importance of a dynamic IT training strategy

Devon-based Lightfoot appoints Paul Hollick as new MD

New action plan set out for South West energy opportunities

Foot Anstey and the Retail Trust join forces to launch anti-harassment certification for the retail industry

From Undergraduate to Fully Qualified Solicitor

Entries for the British Business Excellence Awards are now open

How to generate targeted leads through SEO

How machine learning is impacting the world

How to follow-up with sending promotional gifts

Digital jobs fair connects employers with local talent

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