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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

Public Spaces Leave Less Room for Error

On a busy...

Outsourcing your management training - In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Fri, 12/06/2013 - 7:24am

In this video local expert Shaun Durham from Crisp Professional Development explains why you should outsource your management training.

Shaun goes on to explain what he means by outsourcing and how it can benefit your business.

"So, how can companies get the most out of working with a specialist training provider? Well, be clear in your objectives and realistic in what can be achieved. What's the likely ROI and how will this be measured? Skills based training can accomplished in a number of days, but behavioural change takes longer. Always check the competency and...

The future of ecommerce - In a nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2013 - 9:42am

In this video local expert Nigel Wilkinson from WNW Design discuss the future of ecommerce.

Nigel gives his opinion on how the change in mobile technology is changing the way we do business and what he thinks we will happen in the future "Other technologies will be driving change in the next few years. Most Smartphones already have Near Field Communication or NFC capability, which allows contactless payment systems, which retailers in the UK have been slow to respond to but are now seeing the benefits."

To find out more you can contact Nigel by email at info@wnwdesign.co....

Low numbers of school leavers recruited

Devon businesses are only recruiting low numbers of young people looking for their first job since leaving education, according to research published today by Devon County Council.

The Devon County Council Workforce Skills Survey aims to better understand the issues and challenges facing businesses in Devon in relation to skills, with one of these areas being recruitment.

The research found that in the last three years, only a third (32 per cent) of businesses in Devon have employed someone in their first job since leaving school, 31 per cent since leaving a further...

Meeting of minds between leading lawyer and Regen SW

A renewable energy lawyer with South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has been elected to the board of directors of Regen SW, a leading not-for-profit centre of sustainable energy expertise based in Exeter. Sonya Bedford, Partner and head of renewable energy law at Stephens Scown, was elected as a non-executive director at the Regen SW AGM this week. Sonya said: “I am delighted with my appointment to the team and look forward to working with Regen SW and promoting further the renewable energy industry in the South West and nationally. I have long supported the work Regen SW undertakes...

Radiance MediSpa Showcases Local Independent Retailers

Radiance MediSpa hosted ‘A Radiant Christmas’ in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with complimentary taster sessions by therapists and stylists at their luxurious venue. BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers compered the evening with models showcasing the latest Steampunk clothing courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium. The conference centre was transformed into a mini Christmas Fair with unusual and exciting gifts from local independent retailers and Casino Select hosted a roulette table raising further funds for the charities.

A grateful thanks to all...

Is social media good or bad - In a Nutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Mon, 12/02/2013 - 10:14am

In this video local expert Ann Holman from Our Think Lab discuss whether she thinks social media is good or bad.

Ann then goes on to explain her answer and gives her thoughts on the future of social media

"This is the time to look forward to when we can redirect our efforts away from posting what we had for breakfast or drunken images of last night, to co-creating and collaborating. Using the connections, fans and followers we have accumulated on social media platforms. It's about solving real problems in society and in business. Thats when it gets really special."

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Exeter ‘Come Dine With Me’ star's fundraiser

Exeter-based PR Consultant Glen King, with clients across the South West, celebrated her TV debut on popular Channel 4 programme, ‘Come Dine with Me’ by hosting a special event to raise awareness for Exeter Foodbank.

Glen organised an evening for close friends and family at the luxurious kitchen showroom Sapphire Living Space located at Topsham which was sponsored by V-Zug. Guests were welcomed with wine and canapés and asked to donate tins and packets of food for the local worthy cause.

A charity raffle with prizes donated by local independent companies was drawn by BBC...

Stephens Scown help client reach milestone

Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, solicitors acting for Wolf Minerals on the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mining project near Plymouth, has agreed terms on the Company’s behalf for the last remaining residential property purchase required under planning permissions granted to Wolf.

Sally Norcross Webb, client partner for Wolf Minerals, said: “We are delighted to have helped Wolf Minerals achieve this important milestone, which enables it to proceed to the development and production phases of the mine. This is the third largest global tungsten deposit, containing...

Law firm guides first client through IP MOT

Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, is delighted to announce TJ International as the first business to successfully pass its intellectual property (IP) MOT®.

Padstow-based innovative book printer and binder, TJ International, approached the specialist IP legal team at Stephens Scown for their free IP MOT. They wanted to ensure the ongoing investment in the firm was not undermined by issues with their website, trade mark rights, e-commerce contracts, data protection, and more.

Lauren Topper, legal advisor at TJ International, commented: “From my first meeting...

100 Exeter jobs to be created by blur Group

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 11/28/2013 - 12:33pm

100 jobs will have been created in Exeter by local business blur Group by the end of 2014.

blur Group, is continuing to create jobs in the city today announcing the appointment of Shaun Barker as its new Head of Engineering and Dorian Tireli as its new Head of Design, at the Group'sGlobal HQ in Exeter.

blur Group operate around the world as a Global Service Exchange providing business ervices around the world brought on to meet the increasing demands of modern big business.

Shaun joins blur with over 12 years of cross-platform and sector experience, including roles...

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