How to avoid the hidden traps of running a successful business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 06/20/2021 - 8:51pm

Sometimes, running a business means thinking several steps ahead in order to make sure that you avoid heading into potential pitfalls.

However, this is not always the easiest endeavour, especially if you get caught up in the bustle of a busy routine.

To remain relevant, sustainable and successful, regular updates often need to made, assessments carried out, and processes to be streamlined.

If you feel as though you could be doing more to optimise your own processes, here are some handy hints you may wish to take a look at.

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Italian restaurant, Luciano’s, will be opening its doors next month in Princesshay, Exet

Princesshay welcomes Luciano’s to Exeter

New Italian restaurant to open in July

A brand-new Italian restaurant, Luciano’s, will be opening its doors next month in Princesshay, Exeter.

Run by Luciano Marco Pierre White, Luciano’s menu centres around classically prepared hearty Italian food. This restaurant will be Luciano’s second with his first recently opening in Dorchester in October 2020.

Michelle Menezes Princesshay Centre Manager says, “We are delighted to welcome Luciano’s to Princesshay and to offer Devon diners a taste of Italy. This is a great addition to our restaurant line up and we look forward to...

The rooms buyers look at when buying a house

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Sun, 06/20/2021 - 7:36am

It is always a big excitement to buy a new house and decorate it according to your taste. It is no surprise that this can be so challenging, especially knowing the fact how expensive it can be. There is one important thing when you are in the process of buying a house and that is the interior. Yes, we know you think how the exterior is crucial for making your decision, but if you forget to make an appropriate check of the interior and the number of rooms inside the house, this can be a real dealbreaker. Buyers will often look at a few rooms, at most two, before making up their minds. This...

Exeter school takes part in NSPCC Number Day

Maynard School in Exeter, threw themselves into all things maths last month as part of a special UK wide fundraising day in aid of the NSPCC.

Since it launched 21 years ago, more than 3,500 schools have taken part in fun activities for the NSPCC’s maths-inspired ‘Number Day’ and raised nearly £2 million in the process for the charity.

As part of the day, on Friday, 7 May, Maynard school enjoy puzzles, games and challenges. One Year 6 student, Helena said: “We worked together in our team and defeated the maths questions. Although some maths I really don’t like, I found...

the Experts in Property launch their Hedgehog Friendly Property’ initiative

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/18/2021 - 10:57pm

the Experts in Property, the South West’s network of independent estate agents, is delighted to launch their ‘Hedgehog Friendly Property’ initiative, a new campaign designed to support the plight of our endangered prickly friends.

The hedgehog first evolved around 15 million years ago and is one of the oldest mammals on the planet. In the 1950’s, hedgehog population around Britain was estimated to be around 36.5 million, but by 1995 the number had drastically plummeted to around 1.5 million and the latest estimate is that there are just 1 million hedgehogs left in Britain. Last...

Quick-thinking groom helps to deliver donkey’s foal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/18/2021 - 10:45pm

A quick-thinking groom helped a donkey deliver her foal safely, after one of its front legs became stuck during birth, at international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

The mare, called Abbie, went into labour on Tuesday evening (8 June), and when groom, Lisa Coles went to check on her, she quickly realised that one of the foal’s front legs was stuck. Lisa could see that Abbie was struggling and knew that she had to do something fast to help her.

Lisa gently held the foal and was able to free its leg, helping Abbie to deliver her baby safely.

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Devon ranks second highest for accidental drownings as national charity voices fears of sharp rise in incidences

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/18/2021 - 9:11pm

A national rise in drowning figures has prompted the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to encourage parents in Devon to teach their children how to stay safe and enjoy water safely this summer, as part of its national Drowning Prevention Week campaign, 19-26 June 2021.

Statistics taken from the last five years show that Devon still ranks the second highest for accidental drownings in the UK and Northern Ireland, despite falling by almost 50 per cent in one year (from 15 to 7), and RLSS UK fears there could be a steep rise in incidences this year

Throughout 2020 and...

‘Pre-Apprenticeship’ Electrical Skills Bootcamp success!

‘Pre-Apprenticeship’ Electrical Skills Bootcamp success!

Unemployment didn’t stop this group of eager young people using their time to upskill and prepare themselves to pursue their dream career in the electrical industry as part of the Governments’ Lifetime Skills and Plan for Jobs Scheme.

The Group took part in a free 12-week electrical bootcamp programme provided by The Focus Training Group. This involved experienced staff, that have previously worked in the electrical industry, giving 12 candidates the knowledge and skills needed to allow them to work towards gaining an electrical apprenticeship. This included teaching them basic...

Michelmores donates over a hundred PCs and monitors to schools

As part of Michelmores' efforts to help local communities in Exeter, Bristol and London, the Firm is donating over a hundred PCs and monitors to schools in these cities. The initiative is to help children and teachers have access to online learning and contributes to significant interaction with valued online resources in classrooms and at home.

The schools include St Peter's Secondary School, St Luke's Secondary School, and St Michael's Primary School in Exeter, alongside schools in Bristol and London. The importance of donating this IT equipment has been highlighted by the...

Hidden costs that can eat up your small business profit

If you’re running a small business, chances are, you’re on a tight budget as it is.

Keeping track of all your business expenses is a key tactic in allocating your funds correctly and managing your finances successfully.

The life of an entrepreneur is hectic at best. Many small business owners get caught up in the process of managing everything on their own so they lose track of their spending or make poor decisions money-wise.

For example, they invest in tools they don’t need which end up eating a decent percent of their profits, or they fail to do proper...

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