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Is Your Ecommerce Platform Holding Back Growth? 7 Signs It May Be Time to Migrate

For many independent retailers, an online store begins as a practical way to reach customers beyond the local area. A business serving Exeter and Devon can gradually attract buyers from across the UK without opening additional physical locations.

Growth, however, changes what a retailer needs from its ecommerce platform. A system that worked well for a small product range and a manageable number of weekly orders may struggle when the catalogue expands, traffic rises or new sales channels are introduced.

The difficulty is knowing when the platform has become a genuine...

UK employers look away from university graduates due to skills shortage

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/09/2022 - 10:37pm

UK employers are planning to shift their recruitment away from graduates to school leavers, as companies seek to diversify their hiring streams in the face of skills shortages. Some 23 per cent of companies surveyed by the Institute of Student Employers, which supports graduate recruiters, plan to “rebalance” hiring from university or college leavers to young people who have only school-level education.

The Prime Minister said too many graduates end up in non-graduate jobs, “wondering whether they did the right thing – was it sensible to rack up that debt?” Currently 40% of young...

Law firm celebrates significant growth in apprentices

In recognition of National Apprenticeships Week 2022, which runs from 7 – 13 February, South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is celebrating the fact that in the last 12 months, the number of apprentices at the firm has doubled, including more legal apprentices than ever before.

National family law firm arrives in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/09/2022 - 2:59pm

Stowe Family Law (Stowe) – the UK’s largest specialist family law firm –continues to widen its nationwide presence with the opening of its 44th office in Exeter .

Helping to provide much-needed reassurance in a time of continued anxiety for many couples, the new office will help clients across Exeter access some of the country’s top family lawyers.

As the UK draws closer to the introduction of no-fault divorce in April this year, a recent study conducted by the firm revealed that over 76% of people living in the Southwest were not aware that divorce law in England and...

Wins galore for Exeter area at estate agency awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 11:45pm

Estate agents in and around Exeter scooped no less than five separate accolades at the Experts in Property Awards 2021.

With the ceremony held via Zoom, the Experts in Property Awards 2021 was attended by principals and staff from its member agencies across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Bristol and celebrated what was most important in agency in 2021, majoring on training, online marketing and community support.

There were seven awards categories in total, and agents in and around Exeter romped home with a full house in Customer Services. This award was based on...

1 in 3 employers have not talked to staff about their mental health over the past year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 10:17pm

New research by Acas has found that over a third (35%) of British employers have not spoken to their staff about their mental health and wellbeing over the past year during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Acas commissioned YouGov to ask businesses in Britain about whether they had personally talked to their staff about their mental health in the last 12 months during the pandemic. The poll found that:

  • Nearly three out of five (59%) had spoken to staff;
  • Over a third (35%) had not talked to staff;
  • 3% did not know or could not remember; and
  • ...

Heart of the South West LEP appoints Frazer-Nash Consultancy to research the potential of sustainable aviation and aerospace facilities in the South West

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:21pm

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW) has appointed Frazer-Nash Consultancy to undertake a feasibility study into the potential for smart and sustainable aviation and aerospace testing and demonstration facilities within the Heart of the South West (Devon and Somerset).

The HotSW is a business-led partnership between the private sector, local authorities, universities and colleges, which aims to raise productivity and ensure prosperity for all through clean and inclusive growth.

Pre-Covid, the South West aerospace industry, which amongst others is home to Leonardo ​...

Building an Eco-Friendly Mall Doesn't Have to Be Difficult with These Tips

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 02/07/2022 - 2:59pm

People don’t often think of malls as being environmentally friendly. However, intelligent decisions can ensure that a local mall can be more than a shopping centre. If you plan on developing your commercial property, an eco-friendly mall is a potential game-changer. Here are some tips that should help in your planning to ensure you get the best results.

Use the right construction materials

Building an eco-friendly mall starts from the very foundations. Some materials are better for the environment. Click here to know more about retaining wall systems that are a great way...

South West is the most dangerous area in the UK for workplace accidents

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/02/2022 - 11:14pm

New analysis has found that the southwest region of the UK is the country’s most dangerous place to work.

The study by   A-Plan Insurance   examined the Labour Force Survey to reveal the region in the UK that is most susceptible to workplace injuries based on the most non-fatal injuries reported over the past three years.

No workplace is completely free from injury, be it a construction site or doctors' surgery however some areas of the UK appear more prone to accidents than others.

In total, there have been 2,260 injuries per 100,000 people in the southwest...

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...

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