Despite recent concerns that the payment platform giant could be vulnerable to ingenious new attacks from hackers, PayPal is doggedly pursuing a licence in the Chinese market.

The Paper, China’s state-funded media website, reported earlier this month that the organisation has been actively attempting to secure licences in the Chinese region for the past 4 years. Lu Liuliu, general manager of the PayPal Merchant Business Unit in China has stated that despite the complex legal procedure involved in applying for licenses to operate in the Chinese domestic market, obtaining them will...

Local businesses benefit from the ability to market themselves, both on and offline. Unlike digital-first businesses, you may find some benefit in location-based marketing as well as online.

Nowadays, it's very easy to look-up just about anything that comes to mind, and finding effective marketing techniques is also not hard to do. For example, lightweight LED signs that look like neon as the ones offered by CustomNeon.co.uk can drive a lot of customers to your business just because you are visually promoting it. We must learn what makes people have more interest in coming in and...

Chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards, which has offices in Exeter, Okehampton, Holsworthy, Bovey Tracey, Honiton and Barnstaple, has marked its 50th Anniversary this year with a host of volunteering days across the county this summer. From clearing Himalayan Balsam on the banks of the River Tale, to painting Exeter’s iconic cast iron bollards black and gold, dozens of staff from the firm have been out and about, making a positive difference to local communities.

n June, a team of nine joined The Tale Valley Trust to clear the banks of the River Tale of the invasive Himalayan...

Last weekend, the beautiful deer park of Powderham Castle saw traders and visitors revelling in the Chilli and BBQ festival fun. Overlooked by the Castle, the grounds were filled with the bright colours of the festival flags and gazebos, and many visitors took to wearing colourful sombreros to keep off the sun.

Caterers provided a great variety of food, from Moroccan to pizza, and traders from near and far brought their chilli sauces, marinades, hot smokers, cheeses, ceramics, brownies, chilli plants and more, which saw the public leaving with bursting bags of goodies.

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Thanks to the joint fundraising efforts of customers and staff at Cashino Exeter, five-year old Elliott Angell has been presented with a new wheelchair, which will allow him to better explore his environment, increase his independence and enjoy time with his family and friends. Cashino, which operates 171 adult gaming centres across the country, is one of the main fundraisers for CHIPS, a charity set up on behalf of the casino and gaming industry, which aims to provide specialised wheelchairs for children with severe mobility problems. Elliott, who lives in Newton Abbot, Devon with his mum...

Lympstone Manor in Devon recently hosted Celebration of Speed, an event celebrating Porsche’s 70th birthday and all things motoring. Guests were given the exclusive opportunity to view Williams Martini Racing Formula One (F1) Championship cars, meet Paddy Lowe; Chief Technical Officer at Williams Martini Racing and discover super cars from the South-west Helston Garages Group. The event was a huge success, with over 200 people attending and a fantastic £6,000 raised in aid of Spinal Injuries Association (SIA). Last week, SIA held a cheque signing at Lympstone Manor with Michael Caines, and...

Residents at a local retirement village celebrated the best in British afternoon tea delight, as part of National Afternoon Tea Week.

Retirees at Gittisham Hill Park, in Honiton, laid on a scrumptious spread for a traditional afternoon tea as part of National Afternoon Tea Week.

Village manager at Gittisham, part of the Retirement Villages Group, Gaynor O’Dell said the residents loved every minute of it:

“We have a number of social events, where residents can get together, but it’s nice to be all celebrating a great traditional pastime such as afternoon tea that...