Demand for help in exploring export markets has put a South West trade company on course for a record year.

International Trade Matters, founded by Linda Middleton-Jones in 2017, helps around 40 firms every month through a mixture of strategic advice and tactical training.

This has placed her Devon-based business on target to increase sales by 25% to align with the firm’s national rollout of its Global Trade Blueprint (GTB).

Predicated on the principles of ‘Lean and Sensemaking’, the implementation tool has been recognised as a gamechanger for companies wanting...

Medicine has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, revolutionizing how healthcare is delivered and transforming patients' lives. These pioneering advancements are driven by cutting-edge technologies that have the potential to redefine the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various medical conditions. One such institution at the forefront of these innovations is the Center for Vascular Medicine. In this article, we delve into the remarkable advancements in medical technologies and explore how institutions like the Center for Vascular Medicine are shaping a healthier...

There are some holiday destinations that you only need to visit once to be satisfied and then there are those that beckon for you to return as soon as possible. For many people, Mallorca is the type of destination that they can never grow tired of thanks to its natural beauty, stunning coastline and beaches, friendly people, quaint villages and towns, and fabulous cuisine. Each time you visit you may find yourself falling deeper in love, and dreading your return back home.

It’s for these reasons and more that tourists can often turn into property owners as they find themselves...

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter has recently donated £1,500 to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY), the leading provider of screening and cardiac testing for young people aged 14-35. The donation is part of the developers community fund initiative.

The Barratt Developments community fund initiative looks to support those causes which have a positive impact within their local communities. CRY has been providing specialist cardiac screening to young people and athletes since 1995. CRY has been working to reduce the frequency of young sudden cardiac death and...

Learn Devon has launched its autumn programme of courses for adult learners. Devon County Council’s adult education provider is offering over 100 courses at locations across the county to support adult learners to develop their skills and gain essential qualifications. Learn Devon’s education programme is designed to be flexible and accessible, with a mixture of online and face-to-face courses. For learners with additional needs, the Learning Support team is available to support learners with their study. Councillor Rufus Gilbert, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Recovery...

In today's fast-paced digital era, continuous learning and upskilling have become imperative for professionals, particularly in the field of digital marketing. With rapid advancements and evolving trends, staying ahead of the curve requires acquiring new skills and knowledge. One effective strategy to learn and grow in this domain is job stacking.

Enrolling in a Digital Marketing Course lays the foundation for acquiring essential knowledge and skills in the field. However, the true power of skill development lies in the synergy between a marketing course and job stacking. Job...

If the youngest member of your family is in their teens, designing and holding a family fun day gets much more interesting. This is because there are games that can be introduced that you may not have thought about if there were younger children attending.

If you have a large garden to host the event or are hiring a field from a local farmer, you should ensure that the location is large enough for all your games and has easy access so that all of your guests can find it and attend the fun day.

It is up to you whether you choose the conventional dart and dart...

You may have heard of asset management in the traditional sense, but what is digital asset management ? Businesses and organizations generate a vast amount of digital content, including images, videos, documents, and creative assets.

Effectively managing this ever-growing collection of digital assets is essential for streamlining workflows, improving collaboration, and maximizing their value. As a result, Digital Asset Management (DAM) was created.

DAM is a strategic solution that offers a centralized and organized approach to store, organize, retrieve, and distribute...

Discover free mental health support for the Devon community this summer with BeWell@StepOne. Step One Charity is excited to announce the launch of its BeWell@StepOne summer programme, a valuable resource offering free group-based mental health support to people over the age of 18 across Devon. BeWell@StepOne empowers people to take control of their mental wellbeing through a range of online courses, workshops and peer support groups, as well as in-person sessions held in Paignton. Running from August to October 2023, the summer programme offers a variety of topics to support mental health...

South West financial experts Old Mill have been named as one of England’s leading apprenticeship employers by the Department of Education. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers independently assesses and ranks the nation’s leading apprenticeship employers based on the success of their apprenticeship programmes - specifically their commitment to creating new apprenticeships, the diversity of their apprentices, and the number who successfully achieve their apprenticeships.

Old Mill, which has offices in Exeter, Chippenham Wells and Yeovil, has been running an apprenticeship scheme...