The University of Exeter’s Student Startup team has launched a new funding initiative, designed to support innovative projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new scheme, called the COVID-19 Startup Support Fund, supported by Santander UK and Research England, gives graduate entrepreneurs the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to support projects that respond to some of the challenges caused by the pandemic. These could include innovating their current business model, developing new products or supporting initiatives to reach out and engage with new audiences....
One of the Westcountry’s leading suppliers of quality meat and game to the catering industry is providing vital help sourcing and delivering meat to food banks and charities while undergoing huge upheaval and change to its own business during the coronavirus pandemic.
M C Kelly supplies the catering trade, employing 80 staff at its headquarters at Elston Farm, Copplestone in the heart of Devon. Established for 65 years, it is a key employer in the area, with most of its employees living locally to the village.
However, with the hospitality industry curtailed through Covid-...
Tourism has been frozen for one month because of the COVID-19 crisis and will suffer severe economic impacts that are still impossible to assess, but the sector hopes that the consequences will be temporary and that it can regain momentum in recent years when the world has overcome the virus. Will the habits of travelers change? Will destinations like Spain, Italy, the US and China be marked? Which tourism subsector suffered the most?
The President of the Spanish Travel Agency Confederation (CEAV), Carlos Garrido, is convinced of the change habit, at least for a few months during...
A lot of businesses don’t have the expertise or know-how of setting up effective B2B sales campaigns. This is why we wrote this post, to share the latest and greatest tips on how to do exactly that.
If you are trying to scale your sales efforts then this post is for you.
Let’s dive in.
1. Conduct cold email outreach
Email outreach still remains one of the most effective ways to communicate with high-level executives. Studies show that directors still expect to be sold via a cold email. In fact, I have personally gotten a lot of value and great introductions to...
Traffic volumes may be relatively low due to the current lockdown, but with concerns over speeding traffic, safety on Devon’s roads remains as important as ever.
The annual #MyRedThumb Day is being marked today (Tuesday 12 May) to remind everyone about the importance of driving safely and avoiding distractions behind the wheel.
The Government is encouraging some people to go back to work, which could see traffic levels increase, so it is vital that drivers take extra care, make sure they concentrate fully on the task of driving and do not allow themselves to become...
Business security should always be at the forefront of your mind. Measures should be reviewed and updated not only regularly, but on a day-to-day basis. Below are some reasons why.
Why is Business Security So Important?
You work hard to run your business, so you want to protect it. Not only that, but you want to protect the people who work for you as well. Business security is essential not only for protecting your stock, assets and premises, but also for providing a safe working environment for all those individuals who use or visit your premises.
The typical bathroom today will often be outfitted with a lot of creature comforts, and we all know that it isn’t just a place where you can take a bath or shower – it’s also a place where you can truly relax and spend time away from all your cares and worries as well. If you like spending time in a bath, then you know exactly what we mean. But what if you want to level up your bath experience? Standard baths are nice, for sure, but if you want to feel extra relaxed and special, there’s nothing like the wonders of a whirlpool bath. Whirlpool baths have become the go-to bath for those who...
Whether you are a business owner looking to start a business, you can find the right company sales and business brokers to help with your needs. Let's take a look at some of the key points that need to be considered when dealing with company sales and Business Brokers .
The first thing to look for in a company sales and business broker is the expertise and experience of the broker. Take the time to do research and check the clientele lists that a company has available, to ensure that they are providing high-quality customer service and expertise.
The popular phrase “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” is true to the letter. It’s also true that the brain is like a muscle... the more it is exercised, the more powerful it grows! Well, the ‘challenge’ aspect of games is what makes them effective in engaging the brain and keeping it exercised. This is actually why most workplaces have team building events and sports days in their work calendar. It allows the employees and their bosses to break from the work monotony and at least be aware of their environment as they socialize with their colleagues and interact with their bosses...
