Business

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

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,...

In the early days of the Internet, online checkouts looked very different. Modern-day shoppers would find them a far cry from the familiar – bare-bones HTML and pixelated branding, payment with cash on delivery. Yet that’s exactly how ordering a Pizza Hut looked like in 1994.

That same year, NetMarket, a pioneering online marketplace, went as far as to build their own encrypted browser for secure online payment. The multi-step process burdened the customers, leading to many abandoned carts.

Three decades on, customers tap their cards and phones for a payment, use...

The relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland has always been marked by close economic, cultural, and geographical ties. In recent years, particularly following Brexit, an increasing number of British entrepreneurs and business owners have been exploring opportunities to establish a company presence in Ireland. Whether you're seeking to maintain access to the European Union's single market, expand your business operations, or take advantage of Ireland's competitive corporate tax environment, setting up a company in Ireland as a UK resident can be a strategic and rewarding...