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The Fastest Way to Hire the Right IT Talent

Nothing is more infuriating than a stalled tech project sitting in limbo because you can't find the right person to make it happen.

Deadlines pass. The pressure mounts. The longer it takes, the more it costs—financially and in lost energy.

IT hiring should be an empowering experience, not draining. But too often, it is a time-waster, a game of chance, or worse—a revolving door of wrong hires. So what's the quickest path to hiring the right IT talent? Let's get straight to it.

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Summer a hit says Devon Hotels Association

Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association has reported a ‘perfect summer’ with bookings for many establishments seeing a healthy rise on last year’s figures thanks to the combination of two months of glorious sunshine, a renewed optimism in the economy encouraging spend and an increase in the corporate market.

All this with the careful planning and future forecasting of local hoteliers and restaurant owners has combined to safeguard the region’s highly respected tourism industry.

Mike Coombes, chair of Devon Hotels and MD of luxurious Mill End Hotel on Dartmoor commented...

Tony Rowe urges businesses to see Rugby World Cup as an opportunity

Tony Rowe OBE held his audience captivated during his presentation at the latest Southernhay Breakfast Club on 19th September 2014. Over 60 people attended the event at the Southgate Hotel, despite the torrential weather getting to the venue.

A key element of his talk centred around taking an opportunity when they present themselves; a message he urged other Exeter based businesses to adopt, especially with next year’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Adrian Hills from Kirk Hills commented, “We were thrilled that Tony was able to join us for this event – he’s a well...

easyProperty raises £1.4m on Crowdcube

easyProperty, the latest venture from easyGroup, has turned to crowdfunding to help raise funds and change the face of the traditional estate agency market.

Founded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the founder of easyJet and the property entrepreneur and industry veteran Robert Ellice, the company closed its pitch on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube at midnight after raising more than £1.4m – well over its original £1m target. The pitch attracted 358 investors with the biggest single investment of £200,000.

easyProperty aims to turn the industry on its head, offering...

Social Media Surgery event back by popular demand

If your organisation is looking to take your social media activity to the next level or you’re ready to get things started then this could be the perfect event for you.

This FREE event being held for the second time by Doodlebug Marketing & Design is back by popular demand and will see business owners Zoe Keeping & Ben Hicks deliver four 45 minute sessions to local businesses to provide insight, advice and tips on the way forward.

It will be Taking place from 1pm on Thursday 23rd October at The Generator, Exeter.

Surge in trade mark filing signals boom in Devon business growth

A surge in trade mark filings indicates that Devon companies are continuing to perform well following the challenges of the last few years, according to a leading intellectual property lawyer.

Stephens Scown LLP has filed 55 per cent of all trade marks filed by professionals in Devon and Cornwall this year. To date the firm’s intellectual property and IT team has filed 90 UK/EU trade mark applications on behalf of its clients, covering everything from motorsports equipment to food and drink products.

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Ashfords LLP team up with Exeter Chiefs

Law firm Ashfords LLP are pleased to announce their sponsorship of players for this coming season.

Ashfords are delighted to be sponsoring Fly Half, Henry Slade again this season. Henry had a fantastic season last year, he broke into the first team on a regular basis and was selected for the England squad as well as playing against the Barbarians. Ashfords will also be sponsoring two talented and up-and-coming players: Laurence May (Fly Half) and Jack Maunder (Scrum Half).

Graham Cridland, partner at Ashfords, commented: "Everyone at Ashfords was delighted to see Henry have...

Exeter’s SunGift up for two major awards

Renewable energy specialist shortlisted for national Solar Power award and South West Green Energy Award

Devon renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar has two major achievements to celebrate today after being selected as a finalist in two separate prestigious ‘Installer of the Year’ awards.

The Exeter company – which has designed and installed systems for organisations including the Met Office and Darts Farm – was selected by judges of both the nationally acclaimed Solar Power Portal Awards and the South West Green Energy Awards.

It’s the first time that the...

SW firm invests in future talent

Classpeople's new management team shines a light on tomorrow's business leaders

As part of its expansion across the South West, education recruitment specialist Classpeople has chosen to develop its new senior management team from within the company itself.

The strategic move to promote seven members of the team will give way to the arrival of 12 new graduate level recruitment consultants who will be divided across Classpeople's offices throughout the South West and Midlands.

The new senior management team will take the company forward by building upon its success...

Ashfords LLP introduce newly qualified Registered Trade Mark attorney

Ashfords LLP Proud To Introduce Their Newly Qualified Registered Trade Mark Attorney

Ashfords LLP has strengthened their Intellectual Property offering following the recent qualification of Jenny Guild as a Trade Mark Attorney. Jenny has recently passed her Registered Trade Mark Attorney exams, making her a (soon to be) fully qualified Registered Trade Mark Attorney.

Jenny Guild, who grew up in the West Country before studying law and graduating from King's College London, joined Ashfords in 2011 as a paralegal. Having initially planned on becoming a solicitor, Jenny found...

Double awards hope for law firm

A leading South West law firm has been shortlisted for two prestigious industry awards.

Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell has been shortlisted for the Modern Law Awards in the Law Firm of the Year and Client Care Initiative of the Year categories. The winners will be announced at an event in London on 15 October.

The Modern Law Awards were launched in 2013 to celebrate talent and success in entrepreneurship, market development, business management and best practice in modern legal services.

Stephens Scown also currently holds the...

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The Fastest Way to Hire the Right IT Talent

Summer a hit says Devon Hotels Association

Tony Rowe urges businesses to see Rugby World Cup as an opportunity

easyProperty raises £1.4m on Crowdcube

Social Media Surgery event back by popular demand

Surge in trade mark filing signals boom in Devon business growth

Ashfords LLP team up with Exeter Chiefs

Exeter’s SunGift up for two major awards

SW firm invests in future talent

Ashfords LLP introduce newly qualified Registered Trade Mark attorney

Double awards hope for law firm

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