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IMP Software

Exeter-based IMP Software scoops Market Entrant prize at national education awards

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Mon, 01/11/2021 - 11:52am

IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.

IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held online last month, for its organisational performance since launching.

The focus of the award entry was the development of IMP’s budgeting, forecasting and reporting solution specifically for...

Stagecoach, bus, Exeter, Devon

How are bus timetables in the South West changing during the latest National Lockdown?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 4:59pm

Stagecoach South West have been working closely with the local authorities to maintain essential connections for keyworkers across the South West as the country is plummeted into another national lockdown. The local bus operated has ensured vital links are maintained for school journeys and essential shopping trips with their network remaining relatively unchanged in the coming weeks.

The bus operator will be making some very minor changes to services across the South West from 10th January 2021 with the majority of buses operating on school holiday timetables which is clearly...

Julia Horton from Guardian Homecare

Ensure you make a difference in Exeter in 2021

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 3:20pm

EXETER residents wishing to make a difference this year (2021) in the communities and neighbourhoods where they live are being invited to take up a role in care in the county.

Guardian Homecare, operating in Exeter and surrounding areas, has 100 carer positions available that are vital to its service users’ quality of life. Each position offers benefits, training and career advancement.

Manager, Catherine Porter explains: “Our services and the care our carers provide are essential to anyone who is elderly and vulnerable.

“It is important that people who need extra...

My VIP Card

National discount scheme supports local shops in lockdown

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 12:41pm

In the wake of another lockdown the national discount scheme, My VIP Card, is offering UK shoppers a way to order take advantage of thousands of deals whilst supporting local and small businesses with a network of over 1,000 online local shops.

These small businesses can now sign up for free and will benefit from their online shop or service being promoted to a national audience of shoppers keen to support local and small business whilst taking advantage of thousands of amazing discounts.

The discount scheme is urging shoppers to remember and support local and small...

John Laramy

Exeter College principal recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 10:29am

Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive John Laramy has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his services to education.

John, who has been with Exeter College for twelve years, has successfully led the College and sustained its status as one of the very best colleges in the country. The College continues to win various awards and in his first year as Principal, it was ranked as the top college in the country by one of the sector newspapers, FE Week. In fact, in the five years the paper has ranked every college in the country, Exeter has never...

Old Mill

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants is welcome, but it is all becoming a bit of a minefield

Authored by PR Prose
Posted: Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:20am

As we enter what is effectively the toughest lockdown since last March, Rishi Sunak has announced an additional £4.6 billion fiscal stimulus to support businesses and protect jobs through this next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Commenting on this latest package of measures Mr Sunak said "This will help businesses to get through the months ahead - and crucially it will help sustain jobs, so workers can be ready to return when they are able to reopen”

And while any support is to struggling businesses is more than welcome, Chris Bowles, director at business advisers Old...

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Here’s a brief summary of what promo methods aren’t working on Insta right now and which are the most efficient ones:

Everything is about ads now. Here are millions of photos and videos uploaded to Instagram: from the ones with the funny puppies and kitties to the ones where we can see the ads of small and gigantic businesses — but having a promoted and known profile on Instagram can help you with finding a decent job, no matter what you’re posting about. Bloggers that have a wide audience reach and who also can hold the attention of their viewers are gold to advertisers who’re...

What does Brexit mean for the logistics industry?

It’s been over two years since the vote on Brexit, yet many still remain divided over the best plan to take UK forward following its scheduled departure from the European Union on March 29, 2019.

On the logistics sector , just as among the general public, opinion is split. But one thing for sure is that there will be an enormous effect for logistics players on both sides of the English Channel no matter the final deal.

Those who are positive about Brexit will suggest that the future is bright, with the UK able to continue a positive relationship with Europe but also...

Use a Recruitment Company in Thailand

Thailand is in a unique employment position since the COVID-19 outbreak. The country has been historically famous for its low unemployment rate. But with the coronavirus causing economic uncertainty, more and more companies are turning to Thailand recruitment companies to ensure they retain the talented employees they need to weather the economic storm.

Thailand has also enjoyed an extraordinary level of success in fighting COVID-19 and achieved a lower infection rate than most of the world's countries. This puts it in an advantageous position to outgrow many regional countries...

Azu Spirits

Devon spirit tasting company launches with local twist

A new whisky and gin tasting company has launched in Devon, shining the spotlight on the region’s finest drinks and distilleries.

Based in Exeter, Azu Spirits is a premium spirits tasting brand, delivering a blind tasting experience straight to customers’ doors.

The company’s local gin tasting box features selected gins from Atlantic Distillery, Conker, Curio, Papillon, Pothecary and Wrecking Coast, showcasing some of the South West’s finest distilleries.

Ellen Gibson, founder of Azu Spirits, said: “Being based in Devon, we’re privileged to have some of the...

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