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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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How to get paid for freelance work

Many people dream of becoming well-paid freelancers. Freelancing provides many benefits, there is flexibility in how you work, better autonomy regarding your working hours. Also, there are opportunities to get into various fields.

Payday is an exciting part of the month for many people who work regular jobs. However, it's quite different for freelancers. Freelancers may get multiple paydays in a month - the number of clients you work with will determine this.

Choosing when to send your invoices is another benefit of freelancing. There are clients who you will invoice...

Job design platform raises £1.75m to boost growth

A HR Tech company, which helps organisations design and structure jobs that improve diversity and skills-based hiring, has raised £1.75m in a funding round led by Mercia, and including existing backer Qantx and private investors.

The funding will enable Exeter-based RoleMapper to further develop its AI-powered platform and continue to grow its client base in the UK and US.

Designed for large organisations, the RoleMapper platform helps HR leaders redesign and simplify organisational job structures in readiness for new and future ways of working. This includes skills-based...

What Is the Most Reliable Cargo Van?

The needs of your business are growing, and you need a van that will be able to meet them. Whether you work as a courier service, in construction, or have a moving business, you must find an affordable and reliable van.

What if you wish to expand your fleet immediately but do not have the funds to purchase a van? Easily find a Ford, Citroen, or a Volkswagen Transporter lease that will fit your budget without slowing down your operation. Visit www.leaseloco.com to view cargo van leasing deals.

This article looks at six of the most dependable and affordable vans available...

Pros and cons of hiring freelancers

‍The freelance economy is booming. More than half of all U.S. workers are freelancers, and that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. This shift toward a freelance economy has many positive benefits for businesses that embrace it, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges and risks as well.

To get the most out of hiring freelancers, you need to know both their pros and cons so you can make the right decision for your company going forward. If you’re ready to explore more about hiring freelancers as a business strategy, keep reading because we have some...

New appointments at Exeter Science Park. L-R Richard Northcott, Matt Roach, Anne Beadon and David Mo

Science Park strengthens team with new appointments

Exeter Science Park has further strengthened its management team with new appointments and promotions.

The appointments have been made across a number of areas of the organisation.

Matt Roach has joined Exeter Science Park as Head of Operations. Chartered accountant, Matt, who was formerly managing director of Exeter Airport for nine years, will be a key member of the science park’s leadership team. He will lead on the operational aspects of Exeter Science Park and will work collaboratively to develop and implement the organisation’s strategy for growth.

Matt will...

Jurassic Fibre saves the day for historic Exmouth Christmas tree

Award-winning Devon-based broadband company, Jurassic Fibre , has saved the day by stepping in to help light up Exmouth’s historic community tree, just in time for Christmas.

Exmouth’s community tree is at Exmouth’s Magnolia Centre in the pedestrian walkway, a popular shopping hotspot for tourists and locals alike. The tree is a traditional Norwegian spruce, measuring at over 40 ft tall, and has an 80-year history in the Magnolia Centre.

Grown at a plantation in Hemyock, and gifted to the town by King’s Garden Centre in Exmouth, the spruce has become a beloved landmark and...

Michael Tilston and James Miles from The Mortgage Quarter with the 2021 gift donation

The Mortgage Quarter launches Exeter's annual Christmas charity gift appeal

Exeter-based mortgage broker, The Mortgage Quarter has launched its annual Christmas charity gift appeal, which this year will support seven local charities.

Now in its fourth year, The Mortgage Quarter is widening its campaign this year and calling on local residents and businesses to donate brand-new women's and children's clothes and gifts as well as toys.

Working in partnership with CoLab Exeter, the donations will be split between seven Exeter-based charities supporting children, domestic abuse survivors, families in temporary accommodation and Ukrainian refugees....

Exeter's local entrepreneurs in limelight of UK campaign

Small businesses in Exeter enjoyed a boost in the national spotlight on Saturday 22 November, when the Small Business Saturday roadshow pulled into town to support and celebrate the area’s small businesses as they face mounting challenges over the winter.

Marking ten years of the iconic campaign in the UK, Small Business Saturday’s Tour arrived in Exeter and visited local business owners and community leaders, livestreaming their stories on social media.

This included a visit to local zero waste shop Nourish Zero Waste , gift and jewellery shop Leaf Street and Powderkeg...

Exeter-based Tyler Grange achieves coveted B-Corporation certification

Acknowledging its commitment to its people and the planet, Exeter-based environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has achieved certification as a B-Corporation .

B-Corp recognises firms that are reinventing the world of work for good, and only businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability make the grade.

Tyler Grange achieved an impressive B-Corp Impact Assessment (BIA) score of 91.3 – placing it in top spot amongst all those certified firms working within the UK environmental...

Decarbonise Devon aims to help businesses save energy and money

Small businesses in Devon will be able to benefit from a new “one stop shop” to help them implement energy saving measures – cutting carbon emissions and costs.

Decarbonise Devon has been launched by EPConnect with support from Devon County Council’s Green Innovation Fund. The project aims to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to get their energy reduction plans off the ground by identifying which measures are appropriate for each individual business and ensuring high standards of installation work.

Delivering specialised energy audits to SMEs across the county...

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Why Office Redesigns Often Start With Blinds?

How to get paid for freelance work

Job design platform raises £1.75m to boost growth

What Is the Most Reliable Cargo Van?

Pros and cons of hiring freelancers

Science Park strengthens team with new appointments

Jurassic Fibre saves the day for historic Exmouth Christmas tree

The Mortgage Quarter launches Exeter's annual Christmas charity gift appeal

Exeter's local entrepreneurs in limelight of UK campaign

Exeter-based Tyler Grange achieves coveted B-Corporation certification

Decarbonise Devon aims to help businesses save energy and money

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