The Top 5 Features to Look for in Limo Software for Efficient Fleet Management

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 06/11/2023 - 11:21pm

Managing fleets effectively has become a vital component of the ground transportation industry, especially for companies that provide Limo services. The need for a comprehensive, streamlined system to manage day-to-day operations has led to the development of limo software. However, with so many software options available on the market, it can take time to determine which one is right for your company. In this blog post, we will discuss the top five features you should look for in limo software to effectively manage your fleet. These features have been identified based on their impact on...

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Air Marketing launches online sales training academy

Exeter-based sales and marketing agency, Air Marketing , has announced further expansion with the launch of a virtual sales training academy to help businesses upskill their sales teams – The SDR Academy by Air Sales Academy.

The SDR Academy is designed to help businesses across the UK, train Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in skills including cold calling, social selling, email writing, and objection handling. All sessions are live and interactive, allowing delegates to ask questions as they learn.

Delivering the live sessions will be trainers like Erik Pollitt ,...

Open day fun at Exeter vet practice

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2023 - 11:11pm

A top Devon primary care vet practice is throwing open its doors for one day only so pet owners can meet the team and view its first-class facilities.

The fun-packed afternoon takes place at Linnaeus-owned City Vets’ Heavitree Hospital on Saturday, June 17, between 2pm and 5pm, and will see plenty of activities on offer, plus a starring role by Guide Dogs.

There will also be the opportunity to tour the practice’s recently completed £350,000 extension and see its new £125,000 state-of-the-art CT scanner in action.

For the youngsters, there will be a children’s...

Devon apprentice caring for dementia patients wins national award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2023 - 11:07pm

A nursing apprentice from Devon Partnership NHS Trust was recently honoured at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Hailei Petersen received the bronze Apprentice of the Year award at the Our Health Heroes Awards , presented by Skills for Health .

The glittering national awards ceremony took place in London, where Hailei expressed her gratitude and passion for dementia nursing, stating: “It’s a real privilege and honour to be here. Dementia nursing is something that I'm really passionate about, making sure that people feel supported and listened to. When you get recognised for...

Help to break the rental cycle in Exeter  

Exeter renters who have been unable to save for a large house deposit may now be able to buy thanks to zero or low-deposit mortgages and help from a local homebuilder.

Redrow South West, currently building at St Michael’s Meadow on Chudleigh Road, is offering advice and support to first-time buyers who want to escape the rental trap and step onto the property ladder in Exeter.

Sian Smith, Sales Director at Redrow South West, said: “With the news that Skipton Building Society is now offering zero deposit mortgages* for people who have rented for at least 12 months, the...

Police investigate spate of aggravated burglaries in Exeter

Police are currently investigating two incidents of aggravated burglary which happened in the St Thomas area of Exeter.

The first incident took place at the Dawn ‘til Dark Premier Store, on Princes Street East, at around 9pm on Monday 10 April. A man, dressed in grey hoody, black trousers with a concealed face, entered the store and demanded money from the till.

The second incident happened at the store on Saturday 3 June at around 9.45pm, again, a man dressed in a grey hoody entered the shop and demanded money. On both occasions, he was in possession of a small knife...

Devon Work Hubs support Loneliness Awareness Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:37pm

Devon Work Hubs will be showing their support for Loneliness Awareness Week next week (12-18 June).

Loneliness Awareness Week is run by the Marmalade Trust , the UK’s leading loneliness charity, and is dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and getting people talking about it, across the UK and beyond.

The theme of this year's Loneliness Awareness Week is “Connection Matters” - and connections are precisely what Work Hubs provide. Studies have shown that working from home, or running your own business from home can feel isolating at times, but Work Hubs are great...

Vapes and Vaping: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2023 - 9:28am

Vaping is a rapidly growing trend that has taken the world by storm. It is an alternative to traditional smoking and has become increasingly popular with both adults and young people. Vaping involves the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), which produce vapor instead of smoke. This beginner’s guide to vaping and e-cigarettes will provide an overview of the basics of vaping, the benefits of vaping, and the safety considerations associated with vaping.

Introduction to Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an...

Modern Networks acquires Bluegrass Group extending its geographic reach into the Southwest

Authored by Bluegrass
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2023 - 11:46pm

Hitchin, 08.06.2023 – Modern Networks Ltd , a leading provider of IT and telecoms to the UK’s commercial property market, has acquired the Bluegrass Group , an Exeter-based IT services provider that caters to small and medium-sized enterprises across the Southwest. Modern Networks and Bluegrass have shared a long-term relationship with the organisations culminating in this acquisition.

The acquisition boosts the Modern Networks team to more than 165 employees operating from Hitchin, Cambridge, Guildford and Exeter. Modern Networks is backed by leading private equity firm Horizon...

Exeter’s homelessness charities in fresh bid to halt £1.5m budget cut, after more than 900 objections are received

Representatives of charities supporting homeless people in Exeter will address scrutiny councillors next week, hoping to persuade Devon County Council to drop plans to axe its £1.5m homelessness prevention budget.

Over 900 individual objections to the plans have been received, following a consultation that ended in April and after a high profile and widespread campaign led by Exeter Homelessness Forum, urging people to respond to the plans.

Peter Stephenson, director of St Petrock’s , and Chair of Exeter Homelessness Forum, Si Johns, joint CEO at YMCA Exeter and Richard...

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