Exeter IT support company takes home an award at Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 05/28/2024 - 2:28pm

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs, won the Workforce Developer of the Year Award, at a ceremony at Crowne Plaza Plymouth on 17 May.

The Devon & Plymouth Chamber Awards celebrates the county’s leading entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes and sectors.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony on 17 May at the Crowne Plaza Plymouth.

Local technology partner Timewade took home the Workforce Developer award, celebrating the organisation’s approach to the learning and development of their team.

The award recognises Timewade’s...

The 4 Things to Know Before Launching Your Website

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 05/28/2024 - 5:59am

Whether you want to launch a website for your business, e-commerce store, personal branding and portfolio, or a blog to share your passion online, it’s important that you understand some of the fundamentals of starting and running a site.

There are a few things you need to make sure you do beforehand, as well as a few things you need to understand in order for your website to run successfully and help you achieve your goals. Here are just a few of the most important considerations before you get started.

Define Your Purpose and Goals

Your website is never going...

Major south west developer helps out local parish council

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/27/2024 - 6:41pm

One of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme has donated £1,000 to a local parish council.

Persimmon Homes South West selected Broadclyst Parish Council as one of its latest Community Champions winners after it applied for funding to set up a Little Free Library in Tithebarn, located at the entrance to the developer’s Cherrywood Grange site.

This is part of its ambition to create outdoor community assets across the parish, including in Tithebarn, to increase social cohesion, reduce isolation, and inequalities, as well as provide positive spaces for...

The Benefits of Hiring Part-Time Employees for Your Business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 05/27/2024 - 4:55pm

Companies must remain agile and adaptable in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. One of the strategies that can help businesses achieve this flexibility is hiring part-time employees. Part-time workers can offer numerous advantages to organisations of all sizes and across various industries. This blog will examine the key benefits of hiring part-time employees and how they can contribute to your business's success.

Flexibility and Cost Efficiency

Enhanced Scheduling Flexibility: One of the most significant benefits of hiring part-time employees is the...

How Provenance Influences Valuation

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 05/27/2024 - 9:03am

In the intricate dance of art valuation, the backstory of an artwork—its provenance—plays a crucial role, often swaying its market price more dramatically than the eye can see. This element of art evaluation ensures that each piece isn't just a spectacle for visual admiration but a chapter in a grand historical narrative. Understanding the full scope of provenance and its impact on the art market reveals a fascinating layer of complexity that appeals to collectors, historians, and investors alike.

Provenance as a Pillar of Value

The term "provenance" refers to the chronology of...

Active Devon To Deliver A Two Year Child Pedestrian Training Programme Across Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/27/2024 - 8:40am

Active Devon Launch 'Walkability', a Child Pedestrian Training Programme During Walk To School Week

Walking is good for children, families and their environment. A generation ago, 70% of primary school children walked to school – now it’s just over half*. To help reverse this trend, Active Devon is delighted to announce they are launching a two-year Child Pedestrian Training programme (CPT), to enable children to learn key pedestrian road safety rules.

Co-designed with teachers across Devon, the programme has been designed to offer support when it is most needed and when...

National trade body celebrates Exeter young achiever

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/26/2024 - 9:02pm

A building materials specialist from Exeter has been recognised for his commitment to the industry.

National trade body The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and Builders’ Merchants News (BMN), have joined forces to identify the Top 100 Young Achievers across the multi-billion-pound building materials sector, and shine a light on the brightest stars of the future.

Matt Slee, National Sales Manager- Merchants at SIG plc, based in Exeter, has been nominated for the accolade based around his achievements within his career so far, and having a positive impact in the sector...

Schools are gearing up for Climate Action Countdown month

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/25/2024 - 6:58pm

Schools around the UK are invited to sign up to the most exciting collaborative and fun climate event for schools to take place this year - The Climate Action Countdown . Four weeks of climate action activities and events will take place from 7 June to 5 July 2024 – helping to inspire and engage students with fun activities related to reducing their own and their schools’ carbon footprints and protecting nature.

30 climate charities are coming together – as part of the Let's Go Zero campaign, which supports schools to be zero carbon by 2030 - to create a month of climate action...

How to pick up stunning flowers for Father’s Day

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 05/25/2024 - 10:32am

Father's Day is a suitable date in order to congratulate the most amazing dads in our lives. While presenting some classic necktie might become a customary habit, why not consider showing off your deep appreciation with gorgeous and symbolic flowers for father’s day? Yet being equipped with such versatile options, choosing the appropriate ones might be potentially challenging. Ultimately, we have prepared some beneficial information that will be a helping hand once you have decided on picking up the creative mix of the best flowers for Father’s Day, considering his personality along with...

How To Successfully Set Up A Company And Thrive In The Competitive Landscape

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 05/25/2024 - 9:23am

It might be intimidating to launch a business, particularly in a cutthroat industry. However, with the correct plans and techniques, you may launch a profitable company and prosper in the cutthroat market. We'll review the essential procedures and advice to help you launch a profitable firm and succeed in the cutthroat business world.

1. Market Research

Before you set up a company online or offline, understand the lay of the land. This entails doing significant detective work, but rather than solving crimes, you’re looking into the market. You need to get information about your...

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