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Understanding online consumer trends in the UK: convenience, access, and mobile use

Digital revolution has in many cases transformed the way British consumers spend money on goods and services and pursue leisure activities. New data on UK spending habits suggests how consumers are increasingly choosing to do everything online. Internet users of all ages may be flocking to smartphones to access the web and digital content.

Mobile habits and leisure spending

The South West reflects national patterns closely. Shifting habits around digital entertainment reveal how readily British consumers consider UK online casinos alongside streaming and retail platforms when...

A 100 opportunities to progress your career

People in Devon are being urged to consider apprenticeships as a brilliant way to kick-start a successful career.

Exeter has become a highly regarded centre of excellence for apprenticeships, with Exeter College and companies like Stagecoach South West leading the way.

The college, which currently has around 100 opportunities available with local firms, has now been running apprenticeship programmes for a quarter of a century, with thousands of people benefiting in that time. In the last seven years Stagecoach has seen more than 350 people successfully complete its...

Success for Exeter at Michelmores Property Awards

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Thu, 05/21/2015 - 7:19am

The winners of the 2015 Michelmores Property Awards have been announced – showcasing the very best of the South West's property and construction industry.

Three building projects in Exeter are celebrated in the winners list, including Exeter Mathematics School, Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House, and residential development, Holland Park.

Exeter Mathematics School, based at the historic Rougemont House and Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House on the city's quayside, were named joint winners in the 'Heritage Project of the Year' category.

The Exeter...

Former Attorney General to speak in Exeter

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Wed, 05/20/2015 - 8:13am

The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP is coming to Exeter during the Magna Carta celebrations to speak on the theme “Magna Carta – do we need a new Charter?”

The former Attorney-General is known for his support of reform of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) but he is critical of the measures announced by the last Coalition Government, and in the recent Conservative manifesto, for the United Kingdom’s potential withdrawal. He argues withdrawal would undermine adherence to international law and would “call into question the devolution settlements for Wales, Scotland and...

Search on for 'punniest' name

The search is on for the funniest and most creative business name in Exeter with the launch of the Small Business Pun of the Year 2015.

The awards, launched by build-your-own-app service Appsme.com, aims to find the shop or small business with the most side-splitting name. Business owners and members of the public can nominate their best small business pun by sharing a photo of the shop sign on the Appsme blog. They can also tweet or Instagram a photo along with the business’s details using the #SmallBizPun hashtag.

Nick Barnett, CEO at Appsme, says: “We help small...

Everys brokers deal for Thai firm

Authored by Everys
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2015 - 12:18pm

Everys Solicitors’ new commercial team has brokered a deal that will see Thailand Carpet Manufacturing become joint owners of a leading quality UK upholstery manufacturer.

Colchester-based Alstons has announced the sale of the business to a joint venture comprising the existing management team and Thailand Carpet Manufacturing, an affiliate company of the Srivikorn Group.

The move into upholstery by Thailand Carpet Manufacturing Plc reflects the company’s strategy of diversification. An announcement has already been made to the Stock Exchange of Thailand and the deal is due...

Free Broadband Connection Voucher webinar

South West Communications Group has set up a second free webinar to enable businesses to find out more about the SuperConnected Cities scheme.

swcomms has already informed many businesses they are now eligible for a SuperConnected Cities voucher worth up to £3,000, but has organised this second super-quick free webinar – 15 minutes plus questions – to give them the details they will need without disturbing their days' work too much. There will be an opportunity for businesses to ask questions via a live chat facility.

The first webinar was held last week and was over-...

Apprentices - You're hired!

Authored by EnergyHair
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2015 - 8:21am

With exciting expansion plans ahead, Energy Hair Design has been investing in the development of home grown talent to expand their team.

The Darts Farm based salon has recently been celebrating the graduation of four of their apprentices in NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing – working closely with The Learning & Skills Group.

Graduate stylists; Sophie Tregale 18, Ellie Phillips 17, Grace Mangeng 20 have all recently passed their NVQ Level 2 in hairdressing which has involved all aspects of basic hairdressing. They have now started their NVQ Level 3 which involves...

Local Business Week call to action

As Britain gathers its breath after a tense and surprising election result, the Conservatives have now re-shuffled the cabinet to tackle the most important areas of policy, including education, the NHS, immigration and the economy – which of course includes local business.

SMEs account for more than 99% of all UK business and nearly half of all private sector employment, making the support and growth of local commerce as important as ever in driving economic stability and opening new markets in communities.

Local Business Week (18th to 24th May) is a call to action to both...

Golf open day at Bovey Castle

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2015 - 12:27am

Looking to impress your clients with a corporate golf day at one of the UK’s leading courses in the stunning surroundings of Dartmoor National Park? Then make a date to visit Bovey Castle’s corporate golf open day on Tuesday 19 May.

Bovey Castle is offering companies the opportunity to visit its luxury resort on Dartmoor to see how a corporate golf day can help boost their business. Visitors can take in the championship 18-hole golf course, explore the hotel and check out the newly-refurbished Great Western Restaurant and Smith’s Brasserie. Bovey Castle’s golf professionals will be...

New board meet to discuss BID plans

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/13/2015 - 10:28am

Mattie Richardson, Bunyip Beads; James Clark, Marks & Spencer; Patrick Cunningham, Exeter Phoenix; Wayne Pearce, Princesshay; Helen Scholes, Stagecoach and David Goodchild, Exeter Cavern Club met this week for the first time as new board directors of the Exeter BID Company.

They will be joined at future meetings by fellow directors Echo editor Jon-Paul Hedge, Ben Barlaba, The LXS Centre Stage; Stephen Auty, Specsavers and Jonathan Boatfield, Cadastre as well as by stakeholder board members representing Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Exeter City Council and Devon...

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