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Barny Butterfield, Owner Sandford Orchards

Sandford Orchards expands capacity for bumper harvest

Crediton-based Sandford Orchards has just installed 8 new 50,000 litre tanks ahead of a bumper harvest expected to be up to a third bigger than normal. They plan to increase production of their core ciders and create new varieties from this year’s exceptional apple haul.

Barny Butterfield, owner of award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “Anyone with fruit trees in their garden is likely to be experiencing a record crop this year and we are no different. A mild spring and the sunniest summer for some time has left our trees groaning under the weight of fruit, and we’re looking...

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Strategies to make your mobile app stand out

With the fascinating advancements in technology, a lot of companies and people are leveraging mobile applications for providing their services, digital marketing, entertainment, and much more. So it won't be wrong to say that there is an app for everything. App creation may not be much of a challenge. However, making it stand out above the market competition is surely a tough nut to crack. To meet the user requirements, an application must have all the features that force the user to keep it in the phone, even in low storage space. Take the help of a good app development company that...

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Two contract wins for Tamar Security

Double contract win for Exeter-based Tamar Security

Exeter-based security business, Tamar Security, has been awarded the fire and security system maintenance contracts for both East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Libraries Unlimited.

Covering EDDC's corporate buildings - 35-plus fire alarms, intruder alarms, hearing loops and CCTV, including the CCTV system within Sidmouth town centre, the three-year maintenance contract was granted to Tamar Security following a competitive tender process.

Simon Allchurch, Facilities Manager at EDDC, said: "The contract was awarded following a rigorous assessment of all the tender...

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6 Simple steps to start an online casino

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:26am

Whether you are a frequent visitor of online casinos or an entrepreneur looking for some fresh business ideas, becoming an online casino owner might be just what you need. In the age of the Internet, the possibilities for online gambling sites are endless.

If you want to start your own online casino on a good note, you need to follow some general guidelines. By taking a few essential steps, you can achieve success and minimize the risks that come with any new investment. Here are some of the most crucial instructions you need to follow.

Find a Suitable Name for Your Casino...
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The Building Site: Why health and safety are so important

The Building Site: Why health and safety are so important

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 03/24/2021 - 9:59pm

When working in a physically demanding job, surrounded by heavy machinery and large vehicles, it’s important that the health and safety of staff as well as pedestrians passing by is considered. There are several different activities that could risk your health and safety on a building site, so it’s important that you understand how to keep your team safe and out of harms way whilst you work.

Carry out regular risk assessments to avoid ill-health on site

Risk assessments should be in place so that a building site can be analysed for any potential hazards prior to being...

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Virtual jobs fair aims to combat the skills shortages faced by South West employers

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 03/24/2021 - 4:13pm

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW LEP) Digital Skills Partnership has announced the first of their Train4Tomorrow virtual jobs fairs , which will connect hundreds of newly-trained and highly-skilled digital and technical learners with employers in the South West.

The first virtual jobs fair on 26 May 2021, 9am - 4pm focuses on digital and technical sectors and will give employers from across the region the chance to showcase their company and access highly-skilled talent from the Train4Tomorrow bootcamps programme for free.

Fully-funded, by the Department of...

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How Technology is Impacting the Personal Finance Sector

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 03/24/2021 - 3:53pm

With mobile banking and independent investment services and mobile applications on the rise, new technology is reshaping the financial services and advice sector. But with no historical evidence to gauge the long term effects of individual financial management, it is yet to be seen what kind of long term effects these will have on individuals and the finance industry.

According to the most recent data from a Forbes study of financial services and advice, more than 43% of all financial businesses are working to make digital improvements to their business. With the evolution of...

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Things to consider when selecting a franchise

8 things to consider when selecting a franchise

Starting up a business requires too much hard work and thought process and perfect planning, already, and if it’s a conventional business, then it’s more or less like, reading the same old book once again. However, there are many types of business models that one can opt to, if ever starting a business crosses your mind, and one of them is franchise ownership.

Franchise has certainly bought a new phase, a new level and a perspective in the business field. Many start-ups are on their way to learn and experiment their business model, and collaborating with a franchise gives them a...

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How to Increase Brick and Mortar Footfall

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:58am

As the vaccination program rolls onwards and Brits become more and more prepared to venture back out to their high street, you’re probably feeling a mixture of excitement and trepidation if you have a brick-and-mortar business. Some very common questions that are rattling around in the heads of Exeter’s brick and mortar business owners include the following:

What happens if sales never fully recover?

How on earth can you prepare for people to start shopping again?

How do you increase footfall?

If you have asked yourself these questions, the answers are...

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A Guide for Business Owners: How to Fortify Your Company’s Financial Foundations

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:54am

Are you determined to maximise your organisation’s full potential? Do you often envision yourself rubbing shoulders with the giants in your field? Is reaching the pinnacle of your industry your one and only professional goal? If you’re to achieve these aspirations and reach these lofty heights in your career as a business owner, you’re going to need to fortify your company’s financial foundations. With a strong fiscal footing underpinning your future growth, you will have the robust platform you need to truly scale your market going forward.

Once you cultivate a strong monetary...

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Gender Pay Gap Reporting

The delay of the gender pay gap reporting

Only two-and-a-bit months ago were we excitedly writing about the return of the gender pay gap. We spoke about how vital it was that the return to normal had to come soon, or we would risk seeing the reversal of crucial diversity and inclusion efforts, and a real decline in the welfare of women in the workplace.

“Moving forward, things will be returning to normal very soon. It has been made clear that the suspension of pay gap reporting was only a temporary measure during the pandemic and, as of 2021, emphasis will be put back on eradicating the inequality faced by many women in...

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