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Flight Case Solutions for Professional Equipment: What Buyers Need to Know

Exeter and the wider Devon region continue to grow as significant hubs for technical innovation, live entertainment, and high-end manufacturing. For operations managers and production professionals across the South West, the logistical challenge of moving sensitive equipment remains a top priority. Whether it is audio-visual gear for a festival at Powderham Castle or delicate laboratory instruments for the Science Park, ensuring items arrive in perfect working order is essential for maintaining business continuity.

Many procurement buyers often ask how to balance weight with...

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Exeter firm IMP Software awarded Great Place To Work Certification for “outstanding employee experience”

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Tue, 12/19/2023 - 5:30pm

IMP Software has been awarded Great Place To Work Certification, which recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work makes it easy for organisations to survey employees, uncover actionable insights, and be recognised for their company culture. Certification is a two-step process that includes surveying employees and completing a short questionnaire about the workplace.

IMP’s Great Place to Work certified company status was announced earlier this month.

In IMP Software’s company...

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Brand new care home opening in St Leonard’s to create 60 jobs

Authored by Escan Manor
Posted: Mon, 12/18/2023 - 12:42pm

A brand new purpose-built care home soon to open in the St Leonard’s area of Exeter is set to create up to 60 jobs.

Escan Manor opening in early 2024 by Mora Living will provide a luxurious and friendly living environment, along with a real sense of community. The 72 en-suite bedrooms, arranged across three floors in small homely clusters will feature a wide selection of lounges and dining areas. The home will also include a cinema room, tearoom, hair and beauty salon, games room and central café bar with balcony views towards the River Exe and hills. Further views of the area can...

Facing Your Fear - A Guide for Introverts in Public Speaking Roles

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 12/18/2023 - 8:19am

Public speaking, for many, is akin to stepping onto a stage under the spotlight, baring one's vulnerabilities to a sea of expectant faces. For introverts, individuals who thrive in quieter, more introspective settings, the prospect of speaking in public can be particularly daunting. Yet, the ability to communicate effectively is a crucial skill in the professional world.

If you find yourself hesitating at the thought of standing before an audience, please don’t panic! This reassuring guide is crafted with you in mind, offering strategies to transform public speaking from a source...

How to Package Frozen Food for Sale and Shipping

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/15/2023 - 11:37am

Many products are offered frozen nowadays. Fish, seafood, semi-finished and perishable products, ice cream, and meat come in a frozen form on store shelves. While this type of good storage and sale is beneficial due to perfect shelf life preservation, it requires satisfying particular conditions. So, below, we’re going to consider how to package frozen food for sale to please consumers and prolong its shelf life.

When selecting a proper type of cover for frozen products, manufacturers should focus on such criteria as material physical properties, customer satisfaction, and its...

Top Tips to Attract Local Customers to Your Spa

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/15/2023 - 7:41am

There are hundreds of Spas scattered across Devon, it’s a booming industry and for good reason. In the modern digital age, most people struggle to find time to unwind. The right spa facility makes this a possibility.

However, the sheer number of spas also means it's a competitive industry. You need to ensure your spa has the best facilities. That means you need to familiarize yourself with what Lemi Spa has to offer.

Of course, having a unique feature that helps you stand out can also help.

Customer Service

The first thing most clients will notice isn’t the...

The Essential Role of Lockout Kits in Maintaining Workplace Safety Standards

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 12/14/2023 - 3:27pm

Lock-out kits play an extremely vital role in ensuring health and safety compliance in work environments. A lockout kit contains locks, tags, and other necessary hardware that allows employees to lock machinery, isolating its energy source during maintenance and servicing. This prevents accidental startup and serious injury.

With workplace accidents resulting in critical injury or death often caused by the unexpected energisation of equipment, having comprehensive lockout procedures using lockout kits is vital.

Isolating Hazardous Energy Sources

A core part of health and...

How Your Exeter Architectural Firm Can Improve On Engineering Design

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2023 - 4:15pm

Architectural firms in Exeter are renowned for blending creativity with functionality. As the demand for innovative structures rises, these firms face the challenge of enhancing their engineering design capabilities. This improvement is not just about adopting new technologies; it involves a holistic approach to design, considering sustainability, efficiency, and client satisfaction. The goal is to create designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also structurally sound and forward-thinking.

Emphasising Collaboration

The foundation of exceptional engineering...

5 Ways Superfast Internet Connectivity Can Support Your Business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 12/13/2023 - 4:09pm

Superfast internet is the expectation now for most users. In our ever evolving, digitally connected world, the demand for superfast connectivity grows with each day.

For businesses, this is even more important. Relying on the internet to manage, monitor, and grow a business means having the right connectivity to keep up is imperative. And with so many businesses now solely online, having a reliable and fast internet connection is not only required for success but crucial for survival.

The benefits of superfast internet for businesses 1 - Customer satisfaction and improved...

£200m South West Investment Fund passes £2m investment milestone

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 9:31pm

The £200 million South West Investment Fund has passed the £2 million investment milestone having completed £2.4m of debt and equity investments in businesses across the region.

The government-backed fund was launched in July by the British Business Bank to boost the supply of finance to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the South West.

The Bank announced last month the fund’s first equity investment of £500,000 in tech-led commercial waste and recycling business Binit.

Now it has confirmed that the South West Investment Fund has also completed a...

How Do Leading Companies Motivate Virtual Teams?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 12/12/2023 - 8:25pm

In today's fast-paced digital world, where remote work has become the norm, the question on every forward-thinking leader's mind is: How do leading companies motivate their virtual teams?

The shift from traditional office settings to virtual environments presents unique challenges in maintaining team morale and motivation. However, it also opens up exciting opportunities for innovative engagement strategies. Let's explore the key tactics used by top companies to keep their virtual teams driven, connected, and productive.

1. Clear and Consistent Communication

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