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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Office redesigns usually begin with good intentions: improve productivity, refresh the brand image, and create a space people actually enjoy working in. Yet many projects stall early, becoming expensive, disruptive, or visually inconsistent. One common challenge sits right at the edge of the room—windows. Light, glare, privacy, and temperature all stem from them, and when they’re poorly managed, even the best furniture and layouts fall short. That’s why experienced designers and facility managers often start office redesigns with blinds, not desks or décor.

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Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team supports shariah-compatible acquisition of Vodafone HQ

The Islamic finance team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has completed a shariah-compatible financing of Vodafone's Newbury-based global headquarters, The Connection, for Riyad Bank (London Branch) for an undisclosed sum.

The Foot Anstey team included Zahir Nayani (Partner) and Kate Heard (Senior Associate) who provided integrated legal advice on financial aspects of the 490,000 sq. ft. acquisition and partial leaseback and Leena Payyappilly (Associate) who advised on real estate matters.

IQON Capital, on behalf of Saudi investor and Riyad Bank client Aljazira Capital...

5 ways to find new employees in Exeter

In 2022, unemployment in the UK fell to its lowest rate for nearly 40 years. As we look forward to the next 12 months, many businesses are already struggling to find good new team members, including companies in and around the Exeter area.

If you want to win the war for talent in Exeter, you might want to consider these top tips for finding new talented people quickly, as well as building a longer-term pipeline of applicants.

1. Target the university

Exeter has one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the country. Today, Exeter has more than 25,000...

Why Website Design Matters to Consumers

Website design is an essential part of any business. It serves as the first point of contact between you and potential customers, and it's the bridge that connects them to your products or services. As such, website design is critical for a successful online presence. That said, consumers tend to be very picky when it comes to browsing experience.

So, for example, if they browse sources like The Best Casinos in search for the best offers, they'll expect a lot of information and useful tips that will help them out. However, they'll also expect for the website to perform...

Westcotts’ Exeter corporate finance team advises on ‘cutting edge’ deal

Leading South West accountancy firm and business advisers, Westcotts has led on the successful acquisition of a family-run tool cutting business for one of its Gloucestershire-based clients.

The firm’s Exeter corporate finance team acted as the lead adviser to Stroud tooling solutions company CR Hollands Industrial Supplies on the merger with Concept Tooling (UK) Limited in Gloucester.

The acquisition was led by Alison Watts , partner in Westcotts’ Exeter office, with support from her team including corporate finance manager, Will Mudd and business services partner,...

5 tips on how to start a clothing brand online

Do you have an entrepreneur hidden somewhere in you, with an urgent craving to get started, but haven’ figured out how? It’s one thing thinking about starting a business, it’s another planning and actually doing it. Moving from thought to action can be quite a process, but here are some tips to help you get started.

Finding your niche

First, you must figure out what kind of clothing brand and style you want to sell online. This process can require some brainstorming for useful ideas. Think about what clothes you are passionate about, and be realistic in terms of the market you...

Devon Work Hubs - home to growing business communities

The way many people work has changed forever since the coronavirus pandemic.

More people are working from home or adopting a hybrid option shared between work and home – and Work Hubs across Devon are playing a key role in helping provide flexibility for people looking for workspace.

The Devon Work Hub network launched in 2012, initially with two work hubs. It has since expanded to 24 coworking spaces across the county and it’s continuing to grow.

The network offers access to a variety of meeting rooms, hot desks and office spaces for freelancers and small...

New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Leading timber engineering manufacturer Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has opened its tenth branch in the UK with a new location in Exeter.

The new branch in the south west of England will service Devon and the surrounding area, including Cornwall.

DTE has recruited a team of 12 for the branch, including Karol Radziejowski who takes up the role of general manager following three years as general manager of the Cambridge site. Karol has worked at DTE for 13 years, starting as a production operative in Ilkeston in September 2009.

The new site will...

Optix Solutions commits to Net Zero

Exeter based digital marketing agency Optix Solution s has made a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its activities with a ‘Race to Net Zero’ pledge.

Working with SWMAS, the company has generated an audit which highlights the current status and where there is room for improvement.

Optix MD Rob Stevens who put the report together along with colleague Kate Ippaviz, says “While it’s true that a digital business doesn’t have the same impact on the planet as a heavy industry, there is always a carbon footprint – and consequently the opportunity to reduce it...

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.

SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.

The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.

Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.

As...

4 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities in Laboratory Work

Working in a medical laboratory is full of possibilities, but it also has its share of challenges. The most common obstacles include experiencing a spike in samples requiring examination, stress from tight deadlines, and understaffing issues.

On the other hand, laboratory work gives you an opportunity to contribute to scientific studies and work with newly-developed laboratory equipment innovated by reputable companies such as KNF . When working in a laboratory, you increase your understanding of how to correct specimens, place them on the testing equipment, and use them...

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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team supports shariah-compatible acquisition of Vodafone HQ

5 ways to find new employees in Exeter

Why Website Design Matters to Consumers

Westcotts’ Exeter corporate finance team advises on ‘cutting edge’ deal

5 tips on how to start a clothing brand online

Devon Work Hubs - home to growing business communities

New year, new branch for Donaldson Timber Engineering

Optix Solutions commits to Net Zero

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

4 Biggest Challenges and Opportunities in Laboratory Work

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