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How better packaging can reduce product returns

When people order something online, they expect it to arrive in perfect condition. A damaged item can quickly turn a happy customer into a disappointed one. Product returns cost businesses money, take up valuable time, and can harm a company's reputation. While many factors affect return rates, packaging is often overlooked. Good packaging protects products, improves the customer experience, and reduces the chance of items being sent back. Investing in the right packaging is a simple step that can make a real difference for businesses of every size.

Many companies are now...

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...

Attracting Potential Customers with These Helpful Tips

Every business desires to attract more customers and retain them. However, converting new customers to become return clients is not easy and requires well-thought strategies. From the get-go, business owners should make some budget allocations for creating awareness for their brand.

Businesses should also set aside time to assess the progress of their promotional efforts and make any necessary alterations. Note that the high promotional cost and time requirements do not mean you quit the market. There are various cost-effective and interesting strategies you can use to attract...

Software Solved

Data and Software Specialist Software Solved launches the pilot of its pioneering property survey technology, SurveyorTech Connect

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/20/2020 - 12:42pm

Exeter-based data and software specialist Software Solved is proud to announce the launch of its pilot phase for SurveyorTech Connect, the latest advancement in property survey technology.

SurveyorTech Connect will be tested by one of Software Solved’s pilot partners, AGB Risk Control Services, who provide property and liability surveys, risk consultancy and health and safety solutions to the insurance sector. AGB Risk Control Services are an experienced team of surveyors and risk consultants who work in partnership with selected specialist firms to provide a complete outsource...

What is Business Entity Assumption?

You may have heard this term before, but are not quite sure what it means.

Since we have put the education of our clients at top priority here at Prestige Auditors, let’s explain in a couple of words what business entity assumption means.

Let’s say that you are a business owner, and you own a clothing store, or another type of business. Naturally, businesses are prone to quite a large number of risks, such as debt, lawsuits, legal issues, etc. We certainly hope that none of these issues hit your business, but nevertheless, they are a possibility.

You obviously...

First time in 11 years, UK is in recession

As the United Kingdom was officially pushed into recession, the economy of the country suffered the biggest slump on record between the months of April and June because of the lockdown measures. Compared to the first three months of the year, the economy of the country shrank as much as 20.4 percent. The crisis has a very huge effect on the trading world in the country as well, almost all the traders in the country saw some type of losses.

As the regulations ordered the shops to be closed, household spending also plunged, and the factory and construction output fell very hard....

Michael Caines Collection

Michael Caines Collection appoints group executive chef Liam Finnegan

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/19/2020 - 1:00am

Acclaimed chef restaurateur and hotel owner, Michael Caines has announced the appointment of Liam Finnegan as Group Executive Chef of the Michael Caines Collection as of 8th September 2020. The news follows Michael’s recent acquisition of former Rick Stein Restaurant in Porthleven, Cornwall.

With a working relationship spanning 14 years, Liam’s appointment is a natural fit for Michael and the wider collection, following an eight-year stint as Head Chef at The Castle Hotel Taunton and prior to that under Michael’s tutelage at Gidleigh Park.

Reflecting on the appointment,...

ROAM

Award-winning business defies coronavirus and is set to open first shop in Teignmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/18/2020 - 11:07pm

With the sun shining and tourists out in full force, the team at The Drifting Bear Co , an award-winning, local creative business, will open their first bricks and mortar shop, ROAM, in Teignmouth on Monday 24th August.

While the doors to the Northumberland Place shop were set to open on Easter weekend, COVID-19 had other ideas. Not ready to give up on their dreams, the company founders, who won the notonthehighsteet.com Make Awards for “Start-up Success’ in 2012, have worked tirelessly to make their vision a reality.

Selling a stunning selection of products from their...

Tips for a Creative Start-Up Business

The arts are an important part of global culture and are a wonderful way of expressing ideas and discussing current issues. However, as necessary as they are, getting the right support and opportunities can be hard. Even if you’re career path is more centred around graphic design or more versatile creative jobs, there are many talented people to compete with, and it can be overwhelming trying to get your foot in the door.

This is why a lot of creatives consider starting their own companies, either as a solo project or with a group of likeminded people. If you’re a professional...

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