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Why the Card Machine Is Now Part of a Shop's Branding

Walk into any well-designed cafe or boutique and you'll notice the owner has thought about almost everything. The counter, the lighting, the signage, even the font on the menu. Then you go to pay, and a scuffed grey card machine appears that looks like it belongs in a different shop entirely.

The Last Thing a Customer Touches Before They Leave

Most people pay and go without a second thought. But the payment moment is the final interaction a customer has with your shop, and it's the bit they walk away with. With 62% of all UK card payments made contactlessly in 2024, according to...

Deafinite Interpreters sign DCC contract

Authored by Lucie Simic
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 2:45pm

An Exeter-based agency of British Sign Language interpreters has been awarded the contract by Devon County Council to be its preferred supplier of interpreters.

According to recent research the Deaf community is suffering as a result of lack of access to BSL interpreters, with many suffering health issues due to reasons such as a lack of information, poor communication, and unnecessary difficulties in getting to the doctor in the first place. So, it will come a big relief to Devon’s Deaf community that help is at hand.

Deafinite Interpreters is the leading interpreting...

EDDC looks for canteen operator

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 11:59am

East Devon District Council is looking for an individual or company to operate the on-site canteen concession at its current Head Office at Knowle in Sidmouth, which is the base for over 300 staff.

The council is seeking expressions of interest in providing a daily on-site service, but it would also consider other options.

The new operator would be expected to supply a selection of breakfast items, light meals, and snacks, together with a range of hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting the overall health and wellbeing policy of the Council.

There may also be...

New appointment strengthens Acorn's network

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 11:37am

Leading South West recruitment and training specialist Acorn has made a new appointment at its Exeter office to strengthen the agency’s established Devon network.

Deborah Durrant joins Acorn as an Account Co-ordinator for South West Water, with 6 years’ experience in the industry and particular expertise in high volume, contract recruitment.

36-year-old Deborah, who lives in Exeter, has previously worked with big names such as Land Securities, Grant Thornton, Accenture and Price Waterhouse Cooper.

In her role with Acorn, Deborah will be responsible for the...

CEO invited to join British Radio Council

Authored by PCE
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 8:28am

Premier Communication Electronics’ chief executive officer Karen Langley has joined the British Radio Council.

The Business Radio Group was set up by the industry’s trade association, the Federation of Communication Services, in 2004 to represent radio spectrum licensees, manufacturers, suppliers and others delivering radio services to the UK business market.

The Group is led by the British Radio Council comprising of some its representatives. It meets quarterly and sub groups have also been set up to support sub sector projects, such as critical national infrastructure,...

Dynamic duo launch Business Doctors

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Wed, 05/14/2014 - 8:28am

Business Doctors, the UK's fastest growing support service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), has opened a brand new operation for Devon.

The business, which provides support and strategic advice to owners and directors of SMEs, is being run by local businessmen David Meek and Jon Axon.

David has 30 years' experience in managing big teams in customer-oriented businesses, particularly car dealerships. He's very experienced at recruiting, sales and marketing and end-to-end business strategy.

Jon's complementary background lies in the leisure sector...

Haines Watts celebrate national award

The partners of Haines Watts, Exeter celebrate national success as Accountancy Firm of the Year – Small, Medium Size Entities (SMEs), at the annual Financial Directors (FDs) Excellence Awards. This award follows on the back of the Haines Watts group winning Auditor of the Year in the SME category for two consecutive years beating off stiff competition from other leading local firms.

Ben de Cruz, Managing Partner Haines Watts Exeter said: “It’s great to see Haines Watts win such a prestigious award particularly as it is voted for by business people, and not by an academic panel of...

The Really Good Meat Company grows

Over 30 years experience in the butchery business means that there’s nothing The Really Good Meat Company doesn’t know about providing top quality meat to the restaurant and catering trade.

And the accolades continue to flood in as The Really Good Meat Company has just been awarded Gold in the Sausage category of the Taste of the West Awards for its delicious Really Good Homemade Sausage. We’re delighted!

As the face of TRGMC, and having worked as a retail butchery sales manager for national brands like Somerfield since he left school at 16, Bryan Howard is pursuing his...

ExIST highlight region’s healthcare challenges

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/13/2014 - 1:27pm

The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) welcomed speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Exeter’s Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing, at its May event. Over 60 science and technology orientated businesses attended the event held at the Business School, the University of Exeter.

The three speakers covered a range of topics outlining the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business and an insight into future healthcare technology. Paula Varndell,...

Youngsters urged to beat the post-exam rush

Authored by Jayne Freer
Posted: Tue, 05/13/2014 - 12:08pm

MORE than 175 apprenticeships are waiting to be snapped up by youngsters looking to start work after their exams this summer, it has been revealed.

School-leavers in Devon and Cornwall are being urged to avoid the post-exam rush and think now about securing an apprenticeship in their chosen career, and not wait until September.

Mark Boulting, managing director of Plymouth-based Skills Group, said: “Learners are in the driving seat right now. We have around 175 vacancies, it is the most we ever have had.”

With so many vacancies, employers are looking to provide more...

Michelmores advises Limitless Earth plc on AIM stock market listing

Michelmores' Corporate Finance team has been advising a new investment company which has successfully completed its listing on the AIM market today.

Limitless Earth plc has joined AIM with a £3.2m listing. The business has been founded to make investments in companies, either through controlling or minority stakes, where changing demographics are an important driver of growth. Investment opportunities include renewable energy firms, as bigger populations use up more resources, or dietary supplement and healthcare providers, helping aging societies keep fit. Internet providers, in...

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