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New scheme aims to improve mobile phone coverage

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/15/2021 - 4:24pm

Mobile phone coverage in some of the most rural areas of Devon and Somerset is set to be improved under a new scheme.

Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has launched the roll out of its new "Mobile Booster" scheme, aimed at small businesses and households in rural communities who currently have inadequate coverage, have access to only one provider and who are currently struggling with connectivity.

The initiative, which is being funded through the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership’s (HotSWLEP) Growth Deal, will offer vouchers worth £800 to enable...

Online Password Manager Comparison

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/15/2021 - 2:55pm

Most people have heard about the basic best practices and recommendations when it comes to conducting their business online. Experts assert that your passwords should be “strong,” containing a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols, without containing any dictionary words, personally identifiable information, or predictable patterns like “password123.” The password should be long and you should have a unique password for every online service that you use, from online banking to social media to CRM to cloud storage.

Understandably, most people don’t...

It's a new year! Here are 10 important practice management tips for 2021!

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 02/14/2021 - 10:49pm

There is no denying that 2020 was a year like no other and healthcare providers have seen an unprecedented increase in patient care over this period. Those that have Practice Management Software (PMS) in place are able to cope with added demand far more efficiently and accurately than those using old manual systems. If you run a healthcare practice you like many others are probably hoping to get some sense of normality back and using our tips below, you can get the most from your practice management software in the year ahead.

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MBA in HR: Learn about career scope and job prospects

With skills shortages rife across India, the role of HR continues to gain prominence as an important driver of best talent attraction and retention strategies in hard-to-fill positions. The deep involvement of HR in the high-end tasks of the organisations has resulted in the demand for talented HR professionals. Thus, MBA in Human Resource Management has become the most opted degree among those who wanted to grow professionally. If you are also eyeing up the corner office, then an MBA in Human Resource Management in Dehradun is a perfect solution for your skill enhancement. MBA in HR...

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Ciara champions apprenticeships for women in construction

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/12/2021 - 10:40pm

Assistant quantity surveyor Ciara Burden is championing apprenticeships to see more women enjoying successful careers in construction.

The 22-year-old is employed as an apprentice by Persimmon Homes South West and is working towards an HNC in Construction and the Built Environment on day release at Exeter College.

Ciara, who has also got her foot on the property ladder by buying her first home from Persimmon, explained: “When I was 16/ 17 I was studying business studies, as much because I didn’t really know what I wanted to do in life.

“I knew I wanted to get...

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Why Devon-based apprentice chose to do an apprenticeship at Redrow

Authored by Purplefish
Posted: Fri, 02/12/2021 - 3:34pm

Trainee carpenter Adrian Jones joined Redrow Homes as an apprentice in the South West region, after looking to become qualified in a new career later in his life.

Adrian started his training as an apprentice carpenter with the housebuilder in August 2018 and has been based at the Potters Lea development in Kingsteignton, Devon, ever since.

When asked about his apprenticeship Adrian said: “The apprenticeship has been perfect for me as an older learner wanting to change careers.

“I have learnt about all aspects of carpentry and I am involved in the construction and...

JMC Group announce new long-term exclusive agreement with Caerdav

Trusted provider of aviation manpower and engineering services, JMC Group, are proud to announce the signing of a long-term contract with leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, Caerdav to act as the exclusive manpower supplier to Caerdav.

This exclusive partnership marks the latest in a string of notable new customer signings for the aviation and engineering specialists, JMC Group. This agreement will see JMC supply contractors and permanent recruitment support to Caerdav’s global operations.

An ambitious and efficiently structured company, JMC, is...

Exeter ranked as one of Britain's leading shopping destinations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/11/2021 - 9:32pm

Exeter has been named as one of Britain’s leading shopping locations according to new research ranking the nation’s best performing retail centres.

The location ranked as the nation’s 28th best performing, in a list of 1,000 retail centres compiled by strategic retail property consultancy, Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) – climbing 52 places compared to last year’s rankings.

According to several factors, the HDH Vitality Ranking determines the health of high streets and shopping centres, including the change in residents’ movement, vacancy rates, and suitability to local...

Ultrafast full-fibre broadband goes live in Barnstaple

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:52am

The first homes and businesses in Barnstaple can now benefit from reliable ultrafast broadband straight to their door, from internet service provider Jurassic Fibre.

The Exeter-based company’s full-fibre network went live in parts of the town this month, providing internet speeds of up to 950Mbps. The network will cover over 10,000 premises across Barnstaple, with the build expected to be completed by late summer.

Barnstaple is the latest location to go live as Jurassic Fibre extends its network into North Devon. The announcement follows the successful roll-out to towns...

Sports betting Digital Media

The software applications in the sports have developed over the years. The sports betting digital platforms offer online gamblers and sports fans with numerous solutions to suit their needs. For instance, there are online gambling sites like digital casinos, live betting, and sports betting. Sports betting companies enable online gamblers to login to their portal at economical prices on a pay per head basis. Therefore, sportsbooks companies worldwide have a wide customer-base all over the world (bookies and bookmakers). Some of the best sports betting solutions to enable all sports...

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