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Top Tips for Starting a Small Business in the UK

If you are a young entrepreneur or a seasoned business professional, you may have already considered starting a new small business. For millions of business-minded people, this can be a key way to shape your financial destiny and escape the routine of conventional 9-5, Monday to Friday employment. However, when starting a new small business in the UK, you must have a clear and relevant business plan, together with a keen understanding of your target market, predicted demand for your products or services, and a knowledge of business legislation.

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Scrum vs. Traditional Project Management: A Comparative Analysis 

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 02/19/2024 - 6:10am

Two prominent approaches, Scrum and Traditional Project Management, are diametrically opposed cornerstones in project management. Agile framework Scrum promotes flexibility, teamwork, and iterative development. It does well in situations that are constantly changing. For those who like to work in project management, Scrum Training is critical to understanding the methodology in detail, along with the Advantages and Disadvantages of Scrum .

On the other hand, traditional project management, best represented by the waterfall model, is based on a sequential, linear methodology...

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

Exeter-based IMP Software shortlisted for national Megabuyte100 Emerging Stars award for best-performing technology company

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Fri, 02/16/2024 - 1:35pm

IMP Software has been shortlisted for the Best Performing Company – Government & Healthcare – Emerging Stars award at the upcoming 2024 Megabuyte100 awards.

The Emerging Stars awards identify the UK's 50 best-performing scale-up technology companies in the UK and acknowledge outstanding achievements within peer groups and overall. Evaluation criteria encompass factors such as size, growth and margins.

Will Jordan, Co-Founder of IMP Software, said: “We are proud to be among the UK’s top performing scale-up tech companies, as determined by its proprietary Megabuyte...

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SalvageData: Rescuing Your Treasured Bits from Digital Graveyards

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 02/15/2024 - 9:30am

Data loss can feel like a punch to the gut. Important documents, cherished photos, irreplaceable work projects – gone in a blink due to accidental deletion, hardware failure, or malware attacks. In these desperate situations, data recovery by SalvageData companies become lifesavers, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the digital wreckage. Among these, SalvageData stands out with its expertise, success rate, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

20+ Years of Recovering the Unrecoverable

Founded in 2003, SalvageData boasts over two decades of experience in the data recovery arena...

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ITV announces new Head of News for ITV West Country

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2024 - 11:28pm

ITV today confirms the new Head of News for ITV West Country will be Nimesh Joshi, who is currently Programme and Digital Editor at ITV Central.

Nimesh has been in a leadership role within ITV News for more than a decade, with roles including Deputy Head of News at West Country in 2016 before becoming the Programme and Digital Editor for ITV Channel TV in Jersey and then moving into the same role at ITV Central.

Since joining as a production journalist in 2010, Nimesh has played a significant part in helping to develop the digital and diversity strategies across ITV News...

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Innovative AI-enabled engineering lab boosts regional business development

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 02/13/2024 - 6:57am

The Heart of the South West LEP has announced £118,000 funding for the Centre for Future Clean Mobility, to develop a new AI engineering lab.

The ACE-Lab (AI-enabled Co-design in Engineering Laboratory), is managed by the University of Exeter’s Centre for Future Clean Mobility at Exeter Science Park. The innovative project will offer a unique blend of human-AI interaction for designing novel products, systems, and services.

ACE-Lab will actively engage in collaborations with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, establishing strong industry connections....

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Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to deliver keynote talk at South West AI conference

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:41pm

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that the Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property, Matt Rodda, will deliver the keynote address at their conference: ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: Meeting the Challenges’ on 16th February 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

The event, co-sponsored by tech giants Microsoft, specialist law firm Michelmores, and leading AI company Hertzian, will be held in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement released in November 2023. The statement outlined the significant opportunities for...

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Exeter's Tyler Grange names Jon Berry as Managing Director, as Simon Ursell moves to Chair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:45pm

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week firm environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has appointed Jon Berry as Managing Director. He supersedes Simon Ursell, who becomes Chair of the firm.

Both proven and innovative business leaders co-founded The Quay's Tyler Grange - expert in arboriculture, ecology and landscape planning – 14 years ago.

As Managing Director, Jon Berry - previously Sales Director / Director of People, Places & Purpose – is now responsible for developing the consultancy’s commercial, people and ESG strategies and leading its 100+ strong nationwide team...

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Why Set Up an Offshore Company?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 6:10am

In the field of financial planning, a question arises, Why set up an offshore company? Delving into the intricacies of erecting a foreign entity becomes imperative for those seeking advantages in the realms of tax benefits, financial confidentiality, and safeguarding assets.

This journey aims to clarify the logic of starting a business outside of one's own country. Grasping the motives behind instigating an offshore venture and comprehending the pivotal role of corporate inception becomes paramount for navigating the convolutions of global business. It establishes a robust...

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Unbelievable Offers From Morrisons Groceries You Cannot Miss

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 4:14pm

Finding solid and affordable grocery choices close to you can be intense. If you appear to be identical, Morrisons Groceries ought to be your next stop. It has been a reliable favorite by various grocery customers . This is because their obligation to quality and responsibility is extraordinarily great. What separates Morrisons are unbelievable offers that take special care of different purchaser needs, making it a go-to objective for both thrifty customers and those looking for premium items. In this blog, we will investigate a portion of the staggering offers from Morrisons Groceries...

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Exeter firm crowned winner at prestigious Bett Awards

Maths Kitchen, based in Exeter, has been crowed a winner at the prestigious Bett Awards 2024 – a celebration of the most innovative solutions and technologies transforming the lives of students and educators worldwide.

The Bett Awards are a highlight of Bett UK, the world’s biggest EdTech event, which took place at London’s ExCeL Centre from 24-26 January 2024. Across the three days, it brought together 30,000 stakeholders – including 10,000 education decision-makers, 600 innovative EdTech and resource solution providers, and 400 speakers.

Produced in association with...

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