Stephen Fry, one of the UK’s best loved and most prodigious talents of the small and big screen, will give a fascinating insight into his influential and innovative work, during a special event at the University of Exeter.
Stephen will be the star attraction at the forthcoming online ‘Creative Dialogues’ event, hosted by the University on Tuesday, January 19th.
During the event the actor, writer, film director, historian and broadcaster will discuss his extraordinarily broad range of talents and achievements, as well as explore his creative modus operandi and his...
Do you want your new business to reach its full potential? If so, be sure to put the following advice into practice. Here are two steps that you must take to ensure the long-term success of your company.
Draw up a business plan
If you want your new business venture to enjoy a vast amount of long-term success, it’s essential that you lay solid foundations for it during the initial stages of its inception. Everything that you do during your organisation’s first year in operation will either help or hinder it going forward, which is why it is essential that you leave no...
New YouGov research sponsored by Fibre One, the indulgent 90 calorie treat, has revealed that adults in South West England would like fewer possessions, to spend less time worrying and prefer to spend time on traditional hobbies than using screens.
In a new poll of 192 adults in the South West, the research revealed that after a difficult 2020 for all, nearly half of (41%) would like to spend less time worrying. Across Britain, a concerning 61% of young people would like to spend less time worrying (18-24 year olds). One in five (20%) would like to spend less time working, while...
Personalized jewelry has been around since time immemorial, and in the modern age, it has found prominence in fashion and medical use. Many people wear medical bracelets to alert paramedics of any allergies or other medical conditions in the absence of a family member or caretaker who can provide this information. Other people wear name jewelry to customize their style or because they carry a certain degree of sentimental value.
You'll find personalized jewelry everywhere nowadays, from engraved wedding rings and a monogrammed pendant to class rings and an old English name...
When you think about window tint, you probably picture blacked-out windows of a car, which is an obvious example, but not the only way windows can be tinted for useful effect. Commercial windows can be tinted with a special window film which is useful in many ways similar to why people decide to get their vehicle windows tinted.
This is something that every business owner should consider for a commercial space because it can help reduce costs in various ways. As a business owner, you’re likely looking for any kind of way to cut costs in an effective way, but here is why window...
A new, free support programme has been launched in Devon to help those who are unemployed or at risk of losing their jobs and considering starting their own social enterprise.
Devon County Council and The School for Social Entrepreneurs - Dartington are working together on the Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme which aims to provide local people with the skills, confidence and support they need to establish a social enterprise and make a difference to their local communities.
Participants in the online learning initiative, which is made up of 10 weekday sessions...
Local tech start-up, Dashboard Ltd based at the Exeter Science Park is set to get active for 30 days for the Move for Mind event in aid of mental health charity Mind.
This winter is going to be tougher than many we’ve faced before, both physically and mentally. For this reason, Dashboard is kicking off the new year by getting involved in the 30 days Move for Mind event to raise funds for better mental health and encourage each other to get moving to keep the lockdown blues at bay.
Dashboard partners with the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) in Glasgow as part of its...
IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.
IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held online last month, for its organisational performance since launching.
The focus of the award entry was the development of IMP’s budgeting, forecasting and reporting solution specifically for...
The more you know about the company or business where you applied for a job, the better the odds of impressing your new employer. For example, contact the human resources department and ask whether they can provide details regarding the job requirements. You can also inquire about the overall goals of the company to get a better understanding of where you fit in. And if you can get information about things like salary benefits, the hours you have to work, and even whether health benefits are involved, then do it.
You may have inevitably been offered to buy travel insurance if you travel a lot, and without knowing anything about it, you just do not know if it is a decent deal or a ripoff. You may be at risk of financial or physical loss if you travel extensively, but these days, travel sites make it pretty easy to add trip coverage. A travel insurance policy will provide you with the cover you may need for losses caused by a wide range of incidents that can affect your trip, whether they occur before, during, or even after your trip. Read on to find out the advantages and why it's a smart idea to...
