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What will COVID-19 do to business communications and collaboration?

Naturally, if you are a business owner then you may be feeling a bit concerned about the future due to Covid-19. The last few months have seen many brands close up their stones in order to protect their clients from the Coronavirus. With your employees and clients no longer being allowed to step foot inside of your office or your store, or at least feeling nervous about doing so, you will need to figure out different ways to keep up business communications and collaborations. Covid-19 has changed how we make business transactions, That’s why you need to know exactly what you need...

Small businesses to benefit from kickstart growth funding

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/31/2020 - 5:58pm

Small businesses and the tourism sector across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are among those who can benefit from the Growth Support Kickstart Grant Scheme offering grants of up to £3,000.

Application forms for the grant are available on the Growth Support Kickstart Grant website from noon on Tuesday 1 September.

It follows the recent government announcement of a £10 million national investment to kickstart the tourism economy and a £20 million national investment to support small business to get going again and recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

The...

6 successful digital marketing ideas for real estate businesses

A study conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that almost 89% of the people rely on real estate agents to make their purchasing decisions regarding any property. The real estate industry has contributed a lot to the US economy as it has given employment to more than two million people in the United States alone.

So if you are planning to become a part of this industry, you are making the right decision. But let me tell you, the easier you think it is, the more difficult it is going to be. Besides offering you and your company with a lot of profit and...

The EyeControl communication solution gives a voice to Locked-in and ventilated patients; this medical technology company is the latest tenant to locate to Plymouth Science Park

EyeControl, an Israeli medical technology startup, was founded in 2016, by three entrepreneurs, each with a personal connection to Locked-in individuals. After opening a UK subsidiary in 2019, the team behind this ground-breaking communication solution is setting up their first UK office at Plymouth Science Park.

The EyeControl is the first wearable, screenless, assistive communication device. AI-powered eye-tracking technology enables Locked-in individuals and ventilated patients, who can't speak, to communicate using only intuitive eye movements.

The device consists of a...

The Best 5 Printers For Remote Working

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/26/2020 - 12:20pm

Even before the pandemic, the idea of working at home or remotely was something many businesses were warming up to. But right now it's become the norm for many people! If you're lucky enough to have a job that allows you the opportunity to work remotely , then you may well have found that there's perhaps one major thing you miss about being in the office: a decent printer.

While not as necessary these days as they used to be because of emailing and cloud sharing platforms, printing out something on paper still comes in handy. From printing out reports to invoices to images, there...

Marketing in the New Normal

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 08/26/2020 - 9:35am

Research is underway to understand how the pandemic is impacting marketing strategy and practices, and how brands are adjusting their approach to meet new challenges and seize new opportunities.

Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency, Astley Media are running an online survey to reveal key insights into current and emerging marketing trends, from how brands are shifting their use of social media to the growth in online digital events. The survey will uncover the methods and tactics being used to engage and secure customers and clients in difficult times.

Everyone who takes...

How to Enhance Your Business Cybersecurity

It is not like a cyber attack to single out any particular industry as well as the size of the business when carrying out their evil intentions. While data breaches of large corporations and governmental agencies usually hog the limelight, cyberattacks on small businesses are far more common.

The commonplace nature is typical because small businesses usually don't protect their data and information systems in the same way as large organizations.

However, even for organizations with limited resources at their disposal, it is possible to beef up their cybersecurity...

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Devonians wanting a career change encouraged to try care

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2020 - 4:18pm

WORKERS in Exeter looking for a career change are being invited to contact a care agency that provides services across the county.

Guardian Homecare has more than 100 positions available in south Devon and is asking anyone interested in switching professions to get in touch to find out about a role in care.

Manager, Catherine Porter says: “We have care worker vacancies for people looking for a career change in south Devon, particularly in Exeter, and the surrounding areas.

“Being a carer is a very rewarding job and gives people the opportunity to carve out a career...

Workplace Innovation is the future

Rethinking Jobs and Leadership for the Post-COVID World – How employers can walk the walk

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 08/25/2020 - 11:34am

Less than 20% of UK workers are in jobs that use and develop all of their ability to learn, solve problems, innovate and adapt. Here, Dr Peter Totterdill, of Workplace Innovation Europe CLG argues that we’re squandering the most important resource that we have to survive and thrive in the post-COVID world – human potential.

Globalisation, climate change, technological innovation, Brexit and COVID-19 have all prompted forward-looking business begin to re-think how they work and what changes they can make to confront such a raft of serious challenges.

For many, the penny is...

Independent UK Coworking Spaces joining forces to fight downturn

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 08/24/2020 - 9:44pm

With Covid-19 still very much in the consciousness of the general population around the UK, one industry reeling are coworking industries.

Even as some coworking spaces reopen, with many in imminent danger of being forced to close.

One proposed solution? Join forces to negotiate better rates and government assistance.

The New Campaign by Independent Coworking Operators

Coworking companies are in a precarious position. To ensure the safety of their own employees during the pandemic, services to tenants were substantially reduced as their shared spaces started to...

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