5 spectacular present options during lockdown

Whether it’s to cheer up a lonely friend, to celebrate a family member’s birthday or simply to show some love, a thoughtful gift is the perfect way to show you care during these strange times.

No matter the age range, taste or occasion, the list below has a little something for everybody.

Brighten Up Their Homes with a Bouquet

Is there anything lovelier than receiving a bunch of flowers in the post?

Although it is not a revolutionary gift, flowers are a classic way to brighten anybody’s day. If your loved one is a massive fan of them, a flower...

First North American forecourts roll-out GripHero’s hand-protection solution

GripHero, the maker of the world’s only fuel-nozzle mounted hand-protection dispenser, has announced its first network roll-out in the U.S with North America’s convenience store and fuel chain Thorntons. Installed to enhance customer safety by minimising the potential transfer of germs, biohazards, chemical or biological contamination, GripHero enables Thornton’s forecourts to remain open 24/7 to serve customers safely during and after the Covid-19 crisis.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Thorntons operates over 200 convenience stores across six states including Kentucky, Illinois,...

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Do You Really Need More Facebook Likes?

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 4:04pm

Word has it that young people are migrating from Facebook to Snapchat. No, doubt Snapchat has been attempting to steal the scene but it has not succeeded in beating Facebook out of the game.

However, it has surpassed Twitter since it has more daily users. But Facebook still rules with over 1 billion users daily. Snapchat users stand at 150 million users daily.

If you look at these figures, Facebook is unbeatable. This gives you more reason to buy Facebook likes .

Facebook is an Excellent Marketing Platform

Socialfresh conducted a recent study. According...

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Sparx launches national maths pilot Numerise to boost maths learning at home

Authored by AmySutton
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 1:20pm

Personalised maths programme is powered by proven AI technology and incorporates Secondary Ready , providing maths support for children starting secondary school in September

Sparx – the socially focused learning technology company – has launched a national pilot for Numerise , an online, home-learning maths product for 10 to 16 year old's covering Key Stage 3 and GCSE Maths. To support parents with the current challenges of remote schooling, Numerise is available free-of-charge over the summer period.

Numerise draws on a bank of over 38,000 handwritten questions and 9,000...

Redmayne Bentley Exeter – Personal service continues despite the lockdown

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:48pm

Despite the challenging environment created by COVID-19, the team at Redmayne Bentley’s Exeter office has been working hard to continue providing a high standard of personal service and to support the investment needs of existing clients as well as new enquiries.

Denis Oppong, Investment Manager and Head of the Redmayne Bentley Exeter office, said: “While we have been unable to meet with clients in person, adaptations to our working practices and processes, such as the use of remote working technology, mean that clients have been able to talk directly to their investment manager...

Researchers track COVID-19 isolation effects on older people’s health and wellbeing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:57am

An online study of 25,000 people is recruiting participants to help study the impact of COVID-19 isolation on the health and wellbeing of older people, and find new ways to support them.

People aged 50 and over are being invited to join the PROTECT study , an innovative online platform run by the University of Exeter and King’s College London, which already has 25,000 people signed up. Now, a new arm of the NIHR-funded study will track both mental and physical health impacts of lockdown policy on older people, by incorporating a questionnaire to seek the experiences of the cohort...

What to look for when hiring a plumber in Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:09am

The plumbing system of your house is one that is quite easy to take for granted. However, when it starts to break down, that’s when we begin to panic and search on how to repair them. A broken plumbing system can quickly turn your day upside down. Without hot water due to a broken boiler, for instance, your bath can be freezing, forcing you to cut down on your much-deserved whirlpool bathtime .

Knowing what to look for when hiring a plumber is an essential task of a household owner. You do not exactly want to be one of those homeowners that have horror stories about inefficient...

How to choose the best folding workbench suppliers?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 8:57am

There are plenty of furniture suppliers who will deliver the folding bench at your doorstep. But, you have to choose the one who offers you a high-quality based folding bench at the affordable rates. The quality matters the most because it reflects the durability, versatility, and resistance against weather conditions. Though people use folding benches inside the space, it is still advisable to opt for the folding bench that can withstand the harsh weather conditions. Are you looking for the best folding workbench supplier and don’t know how to choose the best one? If yes, then you have...

How to protect your start-up

Many important areas need attention when launching a start-up. One key area which you must not overlook is how you can protect your business as there are many different threats to modern-day start-ups that have the potential to destroy the company. These threats impact all companies, but a large multinational will have the finances and resources to manage. In contrast, a small start-up will struggle to cope, so protection is critical to survival but can also provide valuable peace of mind. Here are a few key ways that you can protect your start-up business from the very start.

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Ways you can harness business technology to increase customer engagement

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/15/2020 - 6:15am

Since the advent of technology, many corporations have changed the way they handle business. More tools have been implemented to boost the relationship between business providers and customers. Before the technology age, customer engagement was based on the traditional platforms of advertising and interaction; this was via the use of flyers and referrals from trusted individuals. However, present-day customer engagement is no longer static in several businesses. There is a constant evolution between business owners and customers. New technologies and strategies are used to improve the end...

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