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Why UK Omni-Channel Retailers in Exeter Are Turning to Payment Orchestration Platforms to Future-Proof Growth

Omni-channel retailers operating in the UK are experiencing a stage of structural change, which has been caused by a shift in the expectations of consumers, the costs involved in operations and the complexity in the physical and online sales channels. These pressures are extreme in the case of regional retailing centers like Exeter.

Local businesses have to compete with national chains and digital-first brands and stay relevant and operate efficiently at the local level. To this, most omni-channel retailers are resorting to payment orchestration platforms as a competitive ploy to...

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Exeter City Futures Targets 10 new start-ups

Startup Weekend Exeter will return for a third time over the weekend of 10-12 June 2016 to The Innovation Centre, Exeter.

Exeter City Futures, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, The Innovation Centre and SETsquared Exeter are looking to target and create 10 new investible start-ups in Exeter by the end of the year. They are particularly interested in products and services that could enrich the quality of life and environment in our City.

The Collaboration are looking for groups and individuals with fledgling business ideas to sign-up to the Start-up Weekend - a...

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Forging business alliances - In a Nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Thu, 05/12/2016 - 8:29am

Oliver Dax from Monkey's Paw Consultancy, shares his expert advice on how to go about forging effective business alliances. He discusses the importance of building strong business relationships and how, despite not costing anything to do so, these relationships, if managed well, can be incredibly lucrative.

'Creating a habit of feeding alliances so that they feed you back is an excellent way to generate high return, zero cost business' says Oliver.

To find out more contact Oliver via email at oliver.dax@monkeys-paw-consultancy.com or call him on 07745 659898

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Coastal Recycling wins major green waste contract

Coastal Recycling has been awarded a ten year contract to process green waste collected from the kerbside and from Household Waste Recycling Centres on behalf of Devon County Council.

This will enable the firm to continue their award-winning composting service, converting green waste into quality compost to be used in the production of food and farming.

Starting in April 2017, the deal will see Coastal Recycling expanding to process an estimated 42,000 tonnes of organic waste, such as plants, grass and garden cuttings.

The waste will be processed from five sites...

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National housebuilder lays foundations for success in Exeter

A national homebuilder is continuing to lay foundations for success in the South West with continued growth, and commitment to a long-term apprenticeship scheme. With regional offices already in the Midlands and the South East, Bovis Homes opened its Exeter office in 2013 with just six members of staff. Now, with more than 100 staff based in Exeter and its surrounding developments in locations like Cranbrook, Ottery St Mary, Dawlish and Teignmouth, the national homebuilder is expanding its apprenticeship scheme, firmly concreting its position in the South West with the promise of...

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Four made up to partner at successful SW firm

A leading South West law firm has promoted four of its lawyers to partner after a successful year of financial and business growth. Stephens Scown LLP has promoted four senior associates to partner. They are Charisse Crawford of the inheritance and trust disputes team, David Culshaw of the corporate team who is also head of food and drink, Mike Davies who is a disputes resolution specialist, and Giles Dunning of the corporate team who specialises in work in the IFA sector. The promotions come as Stephens Scown begins its new financial year on 1 May. Last financial year saw revenue grow by...

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ExIST discusses smart travel

The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST), a subgroup of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, hosted its second event of the year at Sandy Park Conference Centre this month.

In partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult, the theme of April’s quarterly event was a fusion of transport and space.

The South West has been selected as a Centre of Excellence by the Satellite Applications Catapult which will promote innovation through business led collaborations between scientists, engineers and commercial partners. Expanding on this was Dr Andrew Dean from...

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Forest Fuels finalists in Business Green Leaders Awards

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/05/2016 - 10:46am

Okehampton-based wood fuel distributor Forest Fuels has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year (fewer than 100 employees) in the national Business Green Leaders Awards.

Organised by Business Green Magazine – the UK's leading source of information for the green economy – the awards celebrate the industry’s most exciting and innovative achievements from the past 12 months.

Peter Solly, managing director of Forest Fuels, said: “The past year has been another exceptional year for Forest Fuels and launched a number new initiatives to make our customers’ lives easier....

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Portuguese entrepreneurs explore opportunities for fast growth in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/05/2016 - 10:34am

An advance party of entrepreneurs from Portugal have visited Exeter to research opportunities to accelerate the growth of their companies in the UK in collaboration with Exeter Science Park.

At the same time, British businessman Piers Corfield from the Science Park based tech business Dashboard is in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to establish new business links there.

The exchange has been organised through Exeter Science Park’s fast-growth business support partner Fabrica de Startups ( www.fabricadestartups.com ), in an initiative designed to build international...

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Devon businesses: Win a free immersive video

Authored by HarryWild
Posted: Thu, 05/05/2016 - 7:16am

South West 360 video production company Emotive 360 is offering businesses in Devon and Cornwall the exciting opportunity to win a bespoke promotional video using the latest immersive technology.

Entrants can simply register through Emotive 360’s website to be in the running for £1899 worth of immersive video production free of charge.

Unlike standard video, 360 video allows the viewer to fully control their viewpoint, simply by tilting or rotating their mobile as they watch, using their mouse on the computer to explore the virtual environment.

This cutting-edge...

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Exeter solar car parks in running for national award

Two Exeter City Council solar carports have been recognized by independent industry experts this month, who have shortlisted them for a national Business Green Leaders Award.

Designed and installed by Exeter company SunGift Solar in September last year, the solar carports – on the top decks of John Lewis and Mary Arches carparks – have been recognized as an example to other local authorities across the country.

“Being shortlisted for a Business Green Leaders Award is a tremendous honour, because it covers companies in all environmental industries,” said Gabriel Wondrausch,...

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