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Exeter Property Consultancy Announces Key Promotions

A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.

Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.

Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.

Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...

Dementia sufferers stay at home with specialist care

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 4:55pm

PEOPLE living in south Devon who suffer from dementia can be cared for at home thanks to a specialist training scheme being run by a care provider in the area (June 2020).

Dementia sufferers can receive care where they live, rather than having to go into a residential home, with the help of trained carers working for Guardian Homecare in Exeter.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare said: “We believe supporting people with dementia is extremely important as it enables them to retain their independence and lead fulfilled lives.

“We now train all our social...

Exeter College runners up in coveted National Award for Employer Engagement

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Mon, 06/08/2020 - 12:55pm

Exeter College has been recognised with a top four shortlisting for the Association of College’s award for Employer Engagement.

The Association of Colleges (AoC) celebrated top further education across the UK at its virtual Beacon Awards ceremony, and the College’s commitment to proactively working with employers for the mutual benefit of all saw them shortlisted for the coveted prize in Employer Engagement.

The Beacon Awards are regarded by many as the most prestigious awards within the education sector, given the rigour and robustness of the assessment.

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Expansion as Legal Exec joins The Family Law Company

The Family Law Company is delighted to announce the appointment of a new lawyer as lockdown eases, adding additional capacity for a vital area of family law.

Chartered Legal Executive Gemma Rowe joins the team based at Balliol House in Southernhay, Exeter to specialise in cases involving children and domestic abuse.

Gemma, from Tiverton, has over 15 years of experience in law. Her interest in the sector came about after she took an A level in Law alongside Business Studies. Starting as a trainee legal secretary, Gemma went on to become a paralegal whilst undertaking...

5 best strategies to increase sales and get customers

It is not wrong that your business needs your time, dedication, and determination just like a "child", well, sometimes more than a child. Implementation of your idea into a building or a frame is not enough; you need customers to run it.

It is much more than a regular office job of 8 hours, you have to be ready 24/7 to make sure everything is according to the plan especially when we talk about customers. We often neglect small things, which can help in your business growth massively, here are some very useful strategies, which we tried, and they give results. Try any of them and...

What is a home care franchise?

When you hear the term “home care,” you may think of health care automatically. However, a home care franchise has a much broader reach. It does include businesses that offer medical services, such as nurses for ongoing care or post-hospitalization follow-ups. But did you know that it also provides non-health care related help, such as cleaning, grooming, and transportation services?

An Established Name

A home care franchise is an identified name in the industry. Working with an established franchise can help get your foot in the door. Rather than starting alone and...

6 Reasons Why Trade Is So Important

The activity of trading is as old as human history itself. Bartering different goods in exchange for others was the main way that people from different cultures got to use goods that were non-existent in their region. Even before the full development of communication, trade was used in prehistoric times. The place where trading happens, the market, is a melting pot of huge random crowds from all over the world. The markets in old civilizations were considered more than just a place where goods were traded; artifacts of great importance and cultural significance allowed the society to grow...

With people returning to work, how can organisations ‘build back better’?

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Fri, 06/05/2020 - 11:58am

As part of a series of papers commissioned to mark the centenary of the Work Foundation, Exeter based Dr. Peter Totterdill was invited to contribute a ‘provocation’ paper exploring how UK businesses can innovate to improve working practices and boost performance.

Entitled ‘Are we really serious about securing enhanced productivity, through our people?’ the paper was published this week and, while it was produced prior to the Covid-19 crisis, its proposals for the ways businesses across the country can ‘build back better’ hold new relevance in the context of the current crisis....

What does a global pandemic do to the vaping industry?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:12am

Let us put aside the 2020 example of a global pandemic and ask ourselves what happens to certain industries if there is a sudden, but temporary, drop in clientele. Said example spans beyond global pandemics, such as during stock market crashes, and even in localized examples such as during food and drink tampering scares. In this case, what happens to the vaping industry when there is a sudden, but temporary, drop in customers?

An Abrupt Stop in Sales

The 2020 pandemic is a perfect example, so it will be used throughout this article. Certain industries are suffering more than...

Live Business Summit for SMEs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:58pm

Recovery after lockdown is the topic of a live business summit launched for South West SMEs.

Business leaders will hear from a panel of experts, as they discuss the key actions to focus on now as part of your SME business recovery plan.

Experts from Timewade, Astley Media, Minerva Lifelong Learning, Insight 6, Commissioning HR, Stephens Scown LLP and Bishop Fleming form the panel.

The summit is part of the ‘Technology For Success’ programme run by Timewade that gives South West SMEs free business guidance on using technology across their business.

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How to build a profitable photography business

Photography is your passion and you are sure that you have the right skills to turn it into your profession. The question now is, how do you go about building a profitable photography business from the ground up? Here are some tips to put into practice.

Get started on your business plan

Every business requires a comprehensive business plan and your photography business is no exception. Your business plan will provide you with a blueprint in terms of climbing that proverbial ladder and will also act as an invaluable tool when it comes to impressing potential investors. Be...

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