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Will Jordan and Dave Hall, co-founders of IMP Software.

Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

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Creating a marketing plan In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2014 - 9:17am

In the latest In a nutshell video local business expert Alison Jobson from Straight marketing talks us through creating a marketing plan.

Alison talks us through the process of making a marketing plan and gives us tips on how to make it successful. “To be successful, keep referring back to your target audience and thinking about what’s the best method for them. A marketing campaign aimed at teenagers will almost certainly need to involve online marketing whereas this would be less relevant for a campaign aimed at the over 70s”

To find out more you contact Alison by email at...

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Local firm weighs in with Zoo gorillas

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Thu, 02/06/2014 - 3:54pm

Paignton Zoo has turned to a local company to help with a weighty matter.

Keepers wanted to install a set of scales in the den of their Western lowland gorillas. But, as Senior Head Keeper of Mammals Matthew Webb explained, not just any scales would do:

“You can’t use normal scales with gorillas, because they will play with them - which usually means they will break them! We needed to find some really heavy duty bench scales that we could secure very well!”

They approached Torquay company Our Weigh, who donated a Salter Brecknell DSB Platform Scale that can weigh up...

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Bonded Broadband In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Tue, 02/04/2014 - 9:16am

In the latest In a nutshell video Local business expert Jim Taylor from Cobalt Communications explains bonded broadband.

Jim explains the positives to installing Bonded broadband and what to consider when looking for a supplier. “You need to look for a supplier who is able to configure the system for you and deliver it to site. A supplier who can connect it to your computer network, and makes sure it works in a reliable fashion.”

To find out more you can contact Jim by email at jim@cobaltcomms.co.uk and by phone on 01392 908888

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Exmouth solicitors host sponsors day at rugby club

Authored by Everys
Posted: Sun, 02/02/2014 - 8:13am

Everys Solicitors hosted a sponsors’ day at Exmouth RFC for the first team’s recent match against Dings Crusaders.

Staff from Everys’ Exmouth office attended the game along with guests from other local businesses.

Everys signed up to sponsor the Cockles at the start of the 2013/14 season. The Everys logo can be seen on the sleeve of the players’ shirts.

Exmouth partner John Hawkins was presented with a plaque and signed rugby ball as a token of thanks from the club.

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Optix Solutions Becomes Official Google Partner

The Digital Marketing team at Optix Solutions are very pleased to announce that we are now official Google Partners.

As an agency we are now recognised by Google for the quality of the Search and Display Advertising we run on behalf of our clients.

In the words of Google “The Google Partner badge shows the world that Google trusts your company and that potential clients can too.”

Google Partner Badge

In order to achieve Google Partner status we had to fulfil the following requirements: Best Practises

Google reviewed our client accounts to make sure...

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Growing Your Business from Local to Regional In a Nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2014 - 3:43pm

In the latest in a nutshell video, local business expert Jay Milling from The Daily (UK) explains what you need to do to grow your business from local to regional.

Jay gives great on advice on what you need to do before starting the process “Sympathetic - Appreciate that you will be perceived as not understanding what makes the new area special. Emphasise your own USP but don't fall into the trap of assuming that customers will love your product just because they did in your original area.

Trust - You need to have people in the area that you trust and who will look after...

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Small Exeter businesses to get £1,000 tax break

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2014 - 11:33am

Small businesses in Exeter are set to receive tax breaks of up to £1,000 on their future bills.

The discount which comes from business rates payments is only available to business with a rateable value of £50,000 or below and will be automatically discounted by the Council.

Moreover the discount is only available to certain types of business with pay day lenders, betting shops among those businesses prohibited from the discount.

Aside from those businesses specifically excluded from the discount the City Council will be able to decide which businesses are eligible...

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Age limit lowered at Charlie’s Live Lounge

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 01/29/2014 - 10:31am

Exeter’s newest live music venue Charlie’s Live Lounge has undergone some changes since its opening in November 2013. Under the stewardship of new General Manager, Julian Eslick Charlies is now open to over 18’s after 7pm allowing a greater range of ages to enjoy the live music and great atmosphere. There is also a more relaxed dress code and no coat charge for guests.

The food and drinks served at Charlie’s sees a transformation with a new grill menu and food served all day on Saturdays. Pizza is also available until 2am on both Friday and Saturday nights. The original cocktail...

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Lease negotiation saves Exeter-based Toy manufacturer thousands of pounds

Exeter-based commercial property advisers Space recently successfully negotiated a lease renewal for Japanese toy manufacturer, Tomy, saving the company tens of thousands of pounds.

Tomy has been based at Hembury House, Pynes Hill, Exeter for the last ten years and approached Space in 2013 as their property lease was due to expire.

After a thorough audit of available alternatives, Space recommended that Tomy stay put and managed lease negotiations on their behalf. Space achieved a considerable rent-free period for Tomy as well as an overall rent reduction.

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