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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

The estuaries and coastal stretches around Exeter, Exmouth, and Torbay are home to some of the South West's richest marine ecosystems. From delicate seagrass beds to thriving fisheries, these coastal waters support both biodiversity and our local tourism economy. Yet, beneath the surface lies a persistent threat that rarely makes front-page news: non-native invasive species transported across the globe via commercial shipping.

As heavy cargo vessels navigate British waters to deliver essential goods, they rely on seawater as ballast to maintain stability, trim, and structural...

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DDoS Report 2022: Adaptive and complex - DDoS attacks and their Metamorphosis

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 9:11am
  • DDoS attacks in 2022: Critical payload reached after 55 seconds on average (2021: 184 seconds)

  • Increase in packet rate: Average number in 2022 is 3.3 million packets per second - only 990,000 in the previous year.

  • Absolute decrease in attacks by -79%: A deceptive all-clear?

After the very high DDoS attack numbers in 2021, mainly due to the effects of the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine led to an increase in mainly politically motivated DDoS attacks. Attacks on the Link11 network decreased year-on-year for the first time in...

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Tyler Grange Exeter and the Four-Day Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:39pm
Measuring happiness, fatigue, productivity, talent attraction and retention and absenteeism

Since the introduction of a four-day working week last May, data from Tyler Grange’s Alertness App reports that employees are 14% happier and 28% less tired.

17million working days were lost last year to poor mental health at a cost of £56 billion to UK employers - twice as much as on physical health. They’re important improvements to highlight – especially when it’s widely recognised that happy workers are more productive and loyal.

It’s a hugely positive result for Exeter...

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Free event: Recruiting and retaining staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:24pm

Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the New Ways to Recruit and Retain Staff in 2023 event.

With the region’s job market still facing a range of vacancies, this free event aims to help employers, organisations and charities to find out about alternative ways of recruiting and retaining staff.

The event, which will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday 24 April from 8:30am - 1pm, will focus on supporting employers to consider filling vacancies using a wider talent pool of people, how to support those already in...

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The Benefits of Having a Physical Office in London for Your Business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:49am

If you were wondering whether it is going to be worthwhile ensuring that you have an actual physical office within London or not, this article is going to be discussing just a few of the main benefits in a higher level of detail. This way, you can see that it may not be worth abandoning everything to work from home full-time just yet. Contine reading to learn more.

Access to Top Talent

London is one of those cities that is bound to attract some of the most talented staff members out there. With this in mind, having a physical office location such as one that can be...

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Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised Quilam Capital, which provides financial solutions coupled with expert guidance to businesses operating in the speciality finance market, on the equity aspects of its investments in Raylo and Merchant Money.

Established in 2017, Quilam Capital supports its portfolio in accelerating business growth, accessing external funding and refining strategic direction through dedicated senior support and bespoke capital solutions.

The Foot Anstey team included Matthew Stoate (Head of Corporate and Private Equity), Dominic Cromwell (...

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6 Tips to Building a Strong Brand Image in 2023

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 2:14pm

As the world becomes more and more brand-centric, building a strong brand image becomes extremely important for businesses all over the world. Not only does an elegantly designed and consistent brand image help you stand out from the crowd but it also helps establish trust and credibility with your customers.

By helping your customers identify your brand, you can make sure that they choose your products and services over the competition. Furthermore, by making your brand trustworthy and reliable in the eyes of your customers, you can increase sales, revenue and growth.

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Stagecoach offers £2,000 golden handshake to PCV license holders in Exeter

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 02/17/2023 - 2:19pm

Holders of PCV licenses in Exeter have the chance to earn a welcome bonus worth £2,000 when they join Stagecoach. The offer comes as the public transport company looks to bolster its Exeter team with experienced professional drivers. The company is also hiring drivers without experience, but the welcome package only applies to drivers with existing PCV licenses. The aim is to recruit drivers to join its ranks immediately.

Employee perks on the rise

The recruitment campaign reflects a wider move by UK employers to offer perks to employees to increase the number of experienced...

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What Can Businesses in Exeter Learn from the Online Casino Industry?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 02/16/2023 - 10:30pm

It was recently discovered that Devon is one of the fastest growing regions in the UK for business, with more than 58,000 businesses in the area in 2020. 7000 new companies were formed that year, with many of them being small to medium enterprises. As one of the key cities in Devon, Exeter attracts a lot of new start-ups.

With this saturation, there is great potential for success. However, it is also an extremely competitive environment. Therefore, business owners in the region need to learn from other booming sectors. The online casino industry is arguably the best place to get...

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How to Expand Your Online Business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 02/16/2023 - 6:03pm

In today’s digital age, online businesses are becoming more and more popular. It’s easier than ever to start an online business, and with the right strategies, it can be just as easy to expand your online business.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for ways to grow your existing business, here are some tips to help you expand your online business.

Use Social Media To Reach New Customers

Social media is one of the most powerful tools for businesses today. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have billions of active users, making them the...

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Businesses invited to Virtual Jobs Fair

Businesses are being invited to join the Devon & Cornwall Train4tomorrow Virtual Jobs Fair next month. More than 200 Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp graduates from across the two counties are expected to attend the online event on Wednesday 15 March. The Virtual Jobs Fair will take place over a morning and an afternoon session, 10am-12:30pm, and 2pm-4:30pm. Businesses need to register on Eventbrite ( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/train4tomorrow-jobs-fair-tickets-524462380097 ) to access the event and are welcome to attend both sessions, but they must remember to get tickets for both...

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