When you think about window tint, you probably picture blacked-out windows of a car, which is an obvious example, but not the only way windows can be tinted for useful effect. Commercial windows can be tinted with a special window film which is useful in many ways similar to why people decide to get their vehicle windows tinted.
This is something that every business owner should consider for a commercial space because it can help reduce costs in various ways. As a business owner, you’re likely looking for any kind of way to cut costs in an effective way, but here is why window...
A new, free support programme has been launched in Devon to help those who are unemployed or at risk of losing their jobs and considering starting their own social enterprise.
Devon County Council and The School for Social Entrepreneurs - Dartington are working together on the Social Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme which aims to provide local people with the skills, confidence and support they need to establish a social enterprise and make a difference to their local communities.
Participants in the online learning initiative, which is made up of 10 weekday sessions...
Local tech start-up, Dashboard Ltd based at the Exeter Science Park is set to get active for 30 days for the Move for Mind event in aid of mental health charity Mind.
This winter is going to be tougher than many we’ve faced before, both physically and mentally. For this reason, Dashboard is kicking off the new year by getting involved in the 30 days Move for Mind event to raise funds for better mental health and encourage each other to get moving to keep the lockdown blues at bay.
Dashboard partners with the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL) in Glasgow as part of its...
IMP Software, which has virtual teams based around Exeter and Peterborough, has won the Market Entrant award at the EducationInvestor Awards 2020, which recognise achievements in the business of education.
IMP beat off stiff competition from Chatsworth Schools, Forfar Education, Hotel.School and Thuso to take home the prize in the Grand Prix section of the awards, which were held online last month, for its organisational performance since launching.
The focus of the award entry was the development of IMP’s budgeting, forecasting and reporting solution specifically for...
The more you know about the company or business where you applied for a job, the better the odds of impressing your new employer. For example, contact the human resources department and ask whether they can provide details regarding the job requirements. You can also inquire about the overall goals of the company to get a better understanding of where you fit in. And if you can get information about things like salary benefits, the hours you have to work, and even whether health benefits are involved, then do it.
You may have inevitably been offered to buy travel insurance if you travel a lot, and without knowing anything about it, you just do not know if it is a decent deal or a ripoff. You may be at risk of financial or physical loss if you travel extensively, but these days, travel sites make it pretty easy to add trip coverage. A travel insurance policy will provide you with the cover you may need for losses caused by a wide range of incidents that can affect your trip, whether they occur before, during, or even after your trip. Read on to find out the advantages and why it's a smart idea to...
We all work hard to make the money we need to give our families a good life, but there are times when it just isn’t possible to make our money stretch. 2020 was a tough year for so many families and individuals with so many people losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Debt levels have risen across the world and many people are now worried about how they are going to pay it back. High-interest rates on credit cards and loans can often make the debt seem like quicksand as the harder you try to escape, the more you end up getting pulled back in. With the new year here, it would be...
Fun, scary, frustrating, social, romantic - cycling has these magical abilities to be whatever the rider wishes it to be. Biking is a perfect way to remain healthy and connected to the world around you, whether you’re using it for recreation or transportation.
As it increases the metabolic rate, cycling is a healthy way to regulate or lose weight and develop muscle, and burn body fat. Cycling needs to be paired with a balanced eating schedule if you're trying to lose weight. Research indicates that you should use exercise to burn at least 8,400 kilojoules (about 2,000 calories) a...
Parents of 5-12 year old children from Devon who suffer from anxiety are being invited to join a research study looking at the best way to deliver treatment for child anxiety problems when there are social-distancing restrictions in place due to COVID-19.
The Co-CAT study (Child Anxiety Treatment in the context of COVID-19) is being led by Professor Cathy Creswell at the University of Oxford, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)/UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) COVID-19 Rapid Response Initiative. The study, being run locally by Devon Partnership Trust , will...
Devon County Council has launched it’s third round of COVID-19 Funding to help provide valuable funding to organisations working in communities that have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The scheme launches this Monday (January 11, 2021) and grants of up to £700 are available.
The funding aims to help voluntary and community groups to tackle the social and economic impacts of the virus outbreak and help those who are most vulnerable in their communities.
The funding can be used to address issues such as:
