IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.
The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.
Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...
Running a trust or charity comes with great responsibility. Whether you're managing donations, overseeing projects, or supporting communities, people are counting on you to act with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
That’s where an accountability framework comes in. It helps your organisation stay on track and make smart decisions, while also building trust with your supporters. Without it, mistakes can go unnoticed and resources may be misused, meaning your reputation could suffer.
A clear accountability framework sets out who is responsible for what, how decisions...
When it comes to car maintenance or repairs, today’s customers expect more than just good service - they want a smooth, transparent, and comfortable experience from start to finish. As technology and customer expectations evolve, garages need to adapt to stay competitive.
A modern car garage is no longer just about fixing vehicles; it’s about building trust and offering convenience, while also making the customer feel valued. From easy online bookings and clear communication to clean waiting areas and honest pricing, the little details matter.
Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.
However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...
A team from Otter Garden Centres have been busy sprucing up a pair of flowers beds at Ottery St Mary Hospital.
The makeover was in response to a plea last year from hospital nurses asking Otter to help improve the flower beds for the benefit of both staff and patients. They had become neglected due to greater concerns about the fate of the hospital which was for some time under threat of closure; as a consequence, the flower beds were full of woody shrubs and brambles with no blooms to be seen.
Initially, all the woody shrubs and brambles were removed ready for planting up...
A long-established family business in Exeter has taken a bold step into the future by joining forces with the UK’s largest signs and graphics network. Earlier this year, following the retirement of the previous owners of Signs Express (Exeter), local brother-and-sister team Mike Back and Diane Moore, owners of KBS Signs, officially took the reins, completing the network’s first-ever franchise rebrand.
KBS Signs, a trusted name in the local signage industry since 1960, had been a proudly family-run business for over six decades. Now trading as Signs Express (Exeter), the company is...
A brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Exeter opened on Wednesday 4th June.
Following significant investment from local Franchisee David Shawyer, the restaurant is open for dine-in, takeaway, Drive Thru, Click & Serve and McDelivery. Opening hours will be 6am – 11pm, seven days a week.
The new 104-seater restaurant has created around 132 new full and part-time jobs for the local community and features table service, self-ordering kiosks, a large outside patio area and a Drive Thru with Smart Digital Drive Thru menu boards.
The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund is marking its 150th deal having driven almost £66m of investment into new and growing businesses across the region.
Launched in 2023, the £200m fund is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across the whole of the South West, offering loans from £25,000 up to equity investment of £5m.
The British Business Bank is the UK’s government-backed development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante
Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .
Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...
Commercial solar panels, or photovoltaic (PV) systems, allow businesses to generate their own electricity directly from sunlight. Designed for higher capacity than residential panels, they cater to the substantial energy demands of factories, warehouses, offices, and commercial properties across the UK.
Installing commercial solar panels gives businesses a reliable and sustainable energy source, reducing dependency on traditional energy suppliers and insulating companies frouctuating energy prices.
Why Businesses Are Turning to Commercial Solar Panel Installation in the UK...
