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Devon hits record high for new company formations despite challenging year for business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:28pm

Latest figures show that more new businesses were established in Devon during 2020 than in any previous year – hitting a new record high for the third year in a row.

Despite the considerable economic challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic, 7,174 new companies were registered in the county compared to 6,196 during 2019, representing an increase of 15.8%.

This brings the total number of registered companies in Devon to 57,278, up from 53,264 at the end of 2019, which equates to 7.5% growth.

The statistics are taken from the Inform Direct Review of Company...

How Business Leaders Are Managing Their Employee’s Mental Health

The number of employee positions considered to be permanently remote, also known as teleworking positions, has been slowly increasing over the past decade. This is a figure that has understandably grown alongside the improvement of technology, enabling businesses to more efficiently and safely operate at a distance.

While there have been many predictions relating to remote working becoming a more widely accepted and standardised practice, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdowns accelerated its adoption among businesses around the world. As of April 2020, nearly half of all...

Devon manufacturers urged to have their say on life after Brexit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/21/2021 - 8:41pm

Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers in Devon are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer.

Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), the country’s largest survey of its kind is looking to find out how companies are coping with the early months of life after leaving the EU and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The findings will be used to inform future Government policy and support, so input from as many SME manufacturers...

Why You Need a Web-based Time Clock Software in Your Company

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/21/2021 - 6:25pm

These days, companies no longer rely on the conventional use of a time clock, and employees don't have to stand in a long queue at the end and beginning of their shifts to punch a paper at the appropriate time and in the appropriate spot. Instead, companies have turned to technological advances to enhance the time tracking facet of their business.

That's where a web-based time clock software comes in. The term denotes a system that organizations use to record employees' working hours. Companies are also using biometric security measures to track employee attendance and time. Here...

Become a Certified Scrum Product Owner from Home!

One of the best ways to truly maximize your employment opportunities is by doing a course to become a certified product owner . If you are interested in developing products, this course is perfect for you. You will be an asset to your organization with this certification.

About the course

If you are creative, you should definitely consider this course. This course will teach you all that you need to know about developing and selling products. This qualification will enable you to actualize your entrepreneurial dreams. You will even have the opportunity to interact with...

Bityard: Building competitiveness through diverse trading services with high market data accuracy and stability

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/20/2021 - 9:16pm

Recently, the Bitcoin price has been increasing significantly. On January 8th, 2021, it has reached $41,000 updating its all-time high, and even exceeded the market cap of Visa.

The rise of Bitcoin attracted a lot of investors in 2017. Right now, many financial analysts have predicted that, in the long run, the price of Bitcoin will still keep going up, and the market will grow much bigger, so will the investing needs from global investors. The needs include crypto spot trading and contract trading.

During the Christmas holidays in 2020, Bitcoin hit $27000. The value of...

Forex Trading and the Economic Crisis

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 01/20/2021 - 2:44pm

Just about every Forex trader has thought about how the market will react in an economic crisis throughout the world. It's true that an economic crisis can have a striking impact on the market. Economic instability also affects employees working in different industries. They fear a recession because of the drop in wages and inflation rate. However, Forex traders have a direct connection with finance around the world and a resulting impact on the economy. Below we will learn in detail about the effects of an economic crisis on Forex trading.

Understanding the Recession and Forex Trade...

Here’s How Mobile Apps Can Improve HR Workflow and Ensure Your Company’s Success

Today’s corporate culture is no longer limited to a traditional 9 to 5 desk system. Due to the COVID-19, many employees are working remotely while some organizations are still not allowing their employees to work from home. Whatever the case may be, it makes it harder for the human resource department to stay connected to the workforce. Thanks to HR mobile apps, they have made it easier for employees to stay connected to their team, request the day off, check the company’s important policies, updates, and lots more.

Believe it or not, the human resource department is one of the...

The Top Benefits of a Properly Air-Conditioned Office or Workspace

Comfort and productivity go hand in hand in the modern workplace, and everyone knows how important and essential it is for workers and staff to be as comfortable as possible in their work environment. People spend an average of eight hours a day in the office or in their work premises, and this should count for a lot of productivity indeed – but if they are not comfortable and are ill at ease, this can definitely affect their efficiency. More business owners are focusing on making improvements to the workspace to make it more conducive to productivity, and one of the best things that can...

RGB Exeter

Exeter builders merchants’ Support Local campaign continues

RGB Building Supplies’ campaign to support businesses in the local area is continuing to give the community a chance to receive vouchers to spend at independent shops and venues.

The builders merchant has so far given away vouchers totalling £1,390 with The New Inn and Oinkers having been supported in the local area. It is still doing weekly giveaways, which include 10 £50 garden centre vouchers, five £100 holiday cottage vouchers and five £100 spa/hotel vouchers. Any RGB customer who spends £25 (plus VAT) at a RGB branch will be in with a chance of winning.

Paul West,...

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