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Fleet Operations in Transition as the Business Landscape Changes in North America

There are challenges on the horizon for businesses with fleets in the United States and Canada.

Whether the problem is high fuel prices, changing environmental mandates, driver shortages, tight margins, or some combination of all of these factors, the fact is that fleet managers need to remain nimble and quickly adapt to changing circumstances. What was once a desire to maximize efficiency as a way to create confidence in the profit potential and value of a fleet of vehicles is now a matter of survival. With competition fierce and budget constraints aplenty, fleet owners,...

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...

Tips to Use Social Media Marketing to Increase Brand Awareness

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Sat, 01/02/2021 - 11:05am

Social media marketing seems like an ancient topic, and most brands are using it as a powerful tool for marking their presence. However, some service-oriented brands still struggle to use it to uplift their brand awareness. A marketing strategy can either make you float or make you drown due to the other collateral factors. A brand that is starting out in a world full of competitions can find it tough to survive. However, a brand that uses the right marketing tactic can reach the top with minimum hurdles. Hence, it is essential to be mindful and visualise what you want to get from a...

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