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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Office redesigns usually begin with good intentions: improve productivity, refresh the brand image, and create a space people actually enjoy working in. Yet many projects stall early, becoming expensive, disruptive, or visually inconsistent. One common challenge sits right at the edge of the room—windows. Light, glare, privacy, and temperature all stem from them, and when they’re poorly managed, even the best furniture and layouts fall short. That’s why experienced designers and facility managers often start office redesigns with blinds, not desks or décor.

Light Control Sets the...

Cullompton estate agents merge to form Thorne, Carter & Aspen

Two family-run property firms in Cullompton have joined forces to become a leading sales and lettings company.

Thorne & Carter have teamed up with Aspen Property Management Ltd to form Thorne, Carter & Aspen .

The merger took place after both businesses decided working together was the perfect way to secure their futures after the retirement of key founders and partners.

Thorne & Carter estate agents have had offices in Cullompton since the 1930s, while letting agents Aspen Property Management Ltd was set up in the town in 1993.

A chance...

Digital jobs fair launched to connect Devon employers with local talent

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 02/02/2022 - 4:26pm

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme is running a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March 2022, to connect employers with local adults who have recently completed a digital bootcamp to gain in-demand skills.

The South West is facing a skills shortage. The rapid growth of the digital sector has led to businesses struggling to find the skilled people they need to meet their demand, and businesses across the region are facing recruitment challenges. The Train4Tomorrow programme aims to tackle the skills crisis by offering adults access to fully-funded training in in-demand...

How to make a road sign for your business

Many of Exeter’s thousands of businesses make use of signage to attract customers and to ensure that deliveries make it to their store or facility. These signs can be difficult to erect, given that you’ll often require some planning permission or permission from the local authority to even begin planning them. Even after that permission is granted, you’ll need to find a sign producer to get your sign made so that it lasts for decades to come. Here are some key tips to help you plan a sign that’ll lead consumers, clients, and logistics firms to your business.

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Leading Exeter property consultancy shortlisted for prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 01/30/2022 - 10:33pm

A leading national property consultancy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which celebrates excellence in undergraduate employability.

Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Best Development Programme’ award in the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards for the second year in a row.

The award recognises employers who go above and beyond to develop students' technical and soft skills, and empower them to be more effective and successful employees.

Fisher German is one of just five companies...

Guide to choosing your electrical installation condition report in London

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 01/30/2022 - 8:35pm

Electrical faults are responsible for 200,000 annual accidental household fires in the UK. Many overlook the importance of electrical safety, but electrical issues pose a threat to life and can lead to loss of property and income.

Whether you’re a business owner, homeowner or landlord, it’s important to arrange for regular electrical safety checks, but deciding who to hire to complete the work can be challenging. This guide to choosing your Electrical Installation Condition Report in London will enable you to select the right company to carry out this essential maintenance work...

Local broadband provider supports esports at Exeter College Students Awards

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/28/2022 - 4:04pm

Exeter-based broadband company Jurassic Fibre have today announced they are supporting the 2022 Exeter College Student Awards by sponsoring the Esports Academy Student of the Year category.

The Exeter College Student Awards offer a chance to shine a light on the outstanding achievements of the college’s students.

The Esports Academy Student of the Year Award is a new category for this academic year, following the opening of Exeter College’s new Esports Academy in July 2021.

Based in the college’s state-of-the-art Digital and Data Centre, the academy welcomed its...

Is it Time to Expand Your Business? Key Signs You’re Ready for Growth

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 01/28/2022 - 1:38pm

It is a tough time for businesses at the moment, squeezed as they are on all sides by a stagnant inflation rate, rising business costs and a growing employment crisis. In times like these it can be especially tough to understand when investing in the growth of your business would be the correct and wise path to take, with so many factors contributing to the downturn in business in other industries. However, the current economical landscape should not trouble you too much – and may even be clouding your judgement. If your business is showing any of the following symptoms, then it may well...

Azets South Molton bolsters team with four promotions

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/27/2022 - 11:01pm

Following a period of growth, Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has announced four promotions in the South Molton office.

Lewie Parker , Carl Power and Georgia Bere have all been promoted to Assistant Manager, having each been with the company for over five years and individually passing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) exams. Lewie, Carl and Georgia will all be responsible for clients of their own across multiple service offerings such as tax and bookkeeping, within a variety of industries.

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Five tips for organising a corporate event

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 01/27/2022 - 10:46pm

Corporate events are great way to bring your whole organisation together or reinforce relationships with your partners, clients and suppliers. As with any event, preparation is key if you want it to be a success. You’ll need to have the right team assembled to support your organisation efforts, but here are a few helpful tips to point you in the right direction.

Confirm the date early

First things first, you’ll need to confirm a date as early as possible in the planning stage. This will lay the foundation for your event, allowing you to organise other timelines and...

Will Jordan, Co-Founder, IMP Software

Business growth puts IMP Software in pole position for further expansion in 2022

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Thu, 01/27/2022 - 7:53pm

A “brilliantly resourceful team” has been highlighted as a major factor in Exeter-based IMP Software’s performance over the past 12 months, which has seen the business double in size despite the ongoing impact of Covid on schools.

IMP, specialists in the provision of budgeting, financial management and reporting software for multi-academy trusts (MATs), is now working with 135 MATs and 1,250 schools, with 200 of these coming on board in December alone.

The company’s customers include Trusts of all sizes overseeing primary, secondary and special schools across England, and...

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