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Why going cashless isn’t always a win for local communities

Across Exeter, card-only signs are becoming a familiar sight. From cafés near the Quayside to ticketed events and pop-up markets, paying with cash is no longer guaranteed. For many residents, the shift feels efficient and modern, fitting neatly with contactless cards and mobile wallets.

Yet the assumption that cashless always equals progress is starting to fray. As more everyday services move to card-only models, questions are being raised about who benefits, who loses out, and what happens to trust when payment choice disappears. Convenience is powerful, but it is not the whole...

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New business initiative to boost Exeter’s B2B trade

To further the growth of Exeter and its business community, Air Marketing Group in partnership with Exeter City Council, Exeter Live Better and Exeter Chamber have teamed up to launch a new business initiative to reduce the amount of B2B trade that leaves the city. The initiative, called Tribe, is a first for Exeter and will focus on increasing local collaboration to retain business in the city.

Where businesses do outsource business services beyond the city, Tribe will help local businesses look closer to home to find cost-effective services, driving forward economic growth in...

Local business launches new CCTV service for schools and small businesses in the West Country

A South West-based communications company is now offering a brand new CCTV service to local organisations looking to maximise their security and efficiency.

Equations Voice and Data, with offices in Devon and Somerset, has been providing telephone systems and technology to businesses, schools, medical practices and professional service providers across the South West for more than 25 years, and has now extended its offering to CCTV.

Recent research has shown that the appearance of CCTV on business premises can potentially reduce the chances of would-be thieves attempting a...

Schools encouraged to review lockdown communications in light of recent campus incidents

A leading telephone systems provider is encouraging schools and other education institutions across the region to review their ability to communicate if their campus were to go into lockdown.

Equations Voice and Data, based in Devon and Somerset, have been working with a number of schools from across the country in the wake of five incidents so far this year that have led to campuses being placed into ‘lockdown’ due to an ongoing threat, with the most recent taking place at Exeter University last month.

Tom Pearce, Director at Equations Voice and Data said: “Whilst we hope...

Bigwave Business Games celebrates a decade of success

South West based digital growth agency Bigwave media with offices in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth, announces a decade of success for its hugely popular Business Games. The Bigwave Business Games are a highly anticipated event in the local business calendar, boasting five-time Olympian, Jo Pavey, as their ambassador, and expanding for the first time this year with the launch of the Torbay games.

The Games kickstarted with the first event in the series, ten pin bowling. Twenty-eight businesses battled it out to strike lucky with five playing their joker, a wild card option which...

Impact for Change charity fun row!

Each year Impact for Change nominates a charity of the year. 2018-2019 Impact for Change supported the Amber Foundation, a local charity that supports young adults who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk.

Last weekend Impact for Change completed over a 9 mile canoe from Exeter to Exmouth.

This saw 19 people, aged between 11-67 hit the water and paddle like proffessionals!

This event was supported and overseen by Haven Banks, who made the day possible and kept everyone safe. It was a beautiful day and an awesome event together we raised £1070 for this amazing charity...

Digital growth agency announces inaugural Torbay Business Games a resounding success

South West based digital growth agency Bigwave media with offices in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth, announces its inaugural Torbay Business Games has been a resounding success. The first of its kind in Torquay, the Bigwave Business Games network initiative is as a result of the agency’s popular and highly successful games which have been running in Exeter for over a decade.

Twelve local businesses from across the Bay came together to battle it out in five competitive activities at various locations around the town. After a month of fierce and fun competition, the final event in the...

Brewin Dolphin’s SW offices fundraising drive for HeartSWell

Brewin Dolphin’s Southwest offices (Exeter, Plymouth and Truro) raised over £6000 for their chosen charity last year HeartSWell Southwest. The offices went the extra mile with several fundraising initiatives undertaken over the course of the year.

HeartSWell Southwest aims to make a positive difference to people in the Southwest affected by heart disease or a heart condition. They provide accommodation for relatives, friends and carers of people undergoing treatment in hospitals across the Southwest, while also placing defibrillator units regionally. For more information, visit:...

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to apply for Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant this month.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available through the scheme which aims to help companies who are looking to promote their products and services to wider audiences.

The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is to help local firms cover their exhibiting costs at high profile UK trade shows and events. Applications need to be submitted by noon on Monday 20 May 2019.

More than 40 companies have so far benefited from the funding scheme...

Investment continues at Exeter events venue

South west events company PM Hospitality is continuing to invest in its Exeter venue Rockbeare Manor, with the creation of a new bedroom suite, meaning the exclusive venue now sleeps up to 30 guests.

The Grade I listed Georgian manor house, located just outside Exeter, has played host to many weddings and events since it was refurbished in 2016. This is the 13th bedroom suite to be created at the prestigious venue.

Aimée Spencer, Director at Rockbeare Manor, said they had always intended to continue to invest in the property following its acquisition in 2015.

She...

Shop Fitting Advice from the Experts

With growing competition between online and shop-based sales, it is increasingly important that physical stores maintain their appeal. A shop should not only be a place that a customer needs to go but also a place that they want to visit. One of the major benefits a store has over a website is that it is able to showcase items to customers that may have otherwise not been considered. While enjoying the atmosphere and design of a shop, people are likely to associate positivity with a brand or pick up an unexpected item. This is why your store design is important and should serve to...

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Why going cashless isn’t always a win for local communities

New business initiative to boost Exeter’s B2B trade

Local business launches new CCTV service for schools and small businesses in the West Country

Schools encouraged to review lockdown communications in light of recent campus incidents

Bigwave Business Games celebrates a decade of success

Impact for Change charity fun row!

Digital growth agency announces inaugural Torbay Business Games a resounding success

Brewin Dolphin’s SW offices fundraising drive for HeartSWell

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Investment continues at Exeter events venue

Shop Fitting Advice from the Experts

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