The Family Law Company is delighted to announce the appointment of a new lawyer as lockdown eases, adding additional capacity for a vital area of family law.
Chartered Legal Executive Gemma Rowe joins the team based at Balliol House in Southernhay, Exeter to specialise in cases involving children and domestic abuse.
Gemma, from Tiverton, has over 15 years of experience in law. Her interest in the sector came about after she took an A level in Law alongside Business Studies. Starting as a trainee legal secretary, Gemma went on to become a paralegal whilst undertaking...
As part of a series of papers commissioned to mark the centenary of the Work Foundation, Exeter based Dr. Peter Totterdill was invited to contribute a ‘provocation’ paper exploring how UK businesses can innovate to improve working practices and boost performance.
Entitled ‘Are we really serious about securing enhanced productivity, through our people?’ the paper was published this week and, while it was produced prior to the Covid-19 crisis, its proposals for the ways businesses across the country can ‘build back better’ hold new relevance in the context of the current crisis....
The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is open for business and welcoming all customers.
Those visiting are being asked to respect and adhere to the strict social distancing and general hygiene guidelines that the builders merchant has put in place. These include customers being asked to use the hand-sanitising station when they enter and leave the branch, make transactions as contactless as possible, and respect the signage and two metre markers that are in the branch, yard and warehouse.
RGB is regularly cleaning all hard surfaces, door handles, work equipment and...
Going back to work after days of R&R is always difficult and the level just reached a new standard during the Covid19 pandemic. There will not only be new protocols but also different guidelines to follow. The virus not only changed the course of life but also the course of professional work all around the globe.
However don’t worry, we have compiled a guide on how to work effectively and be safe! Swipe up for more information!
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Before you don your suit and grab that dossier, make sure you give yourself a pep talk first thing in the morning....
Free Masketeers is designing bespoke masks for businesses using the leftover fabric from London hotel uniforms and NHS approved scrubs whilst supporting charities across the UK.
For every 100 masks ordered, 20 masks are donated to charities who need them the most.
Free Masketeers combines the skills of Lynn Mackie ( www.lynnmackie.co.uk ), who runs a renowned high-end, bespoke uniform business for the hospitality sector and Lindsay Paterson, a leadership coach working in the public affairs and comms space. The two have been firm friends for many years and combined their...
Yesterday, it was announced that in the UK all non-essential retail stores in England will be allowed to re-open from 15 June, on the proviso they are ‘COVID secure’. The Prime Minister also confirmed that open air outdoor markets and car showrooms can open from 1 June.
While this easing of lockdown restrictions is undoubtedly good news for retailers and suppliers, most of whose businesses will have been hit hard by being unable to trade as usual for the past two months, reopening under social distancing rules now brings a whole new set of challenges.
A technology firm is launching a unique ordering platform to help local businesses trade more safely and effectively during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Forage Lite, which is being launched today, will enable customers to order, pay for, and pick up goods, from local shops without having to come into the seller’s premises. Buyers only need a smart phone to access the new zero-contact click-and-collect way of shopping.
The technology service is designed for restaurants, take-aways, grocers, retailers and other small firms serving local communities.
In 2015, the United Nations collectively agreed to reduce total greenhouse gas emissions. This was through the Paris Climate Agreement, and emphasised how much of a high priority it is across the world to cutting carbon emissions. These changes will affect everyone, individuals, families, businesses, corporations and governments across the globe. After all, we all have a responsibility to take the necessary steps towards a sustainable future.
A higher amount of CO2 in the atmosphere has meant that the planet’s surface temperature has almost increased by 1°C since the 1990s. This...
Small business support network Enterprise Nation has expanded its Local Leaders network into Devon after an overwhelming response from small business owners to help their own business community recover from the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The local group will be led by LinkedIn trainer Jennifer Corcoran, founder of small business coaching firm My Super Connector .
Jennifer said: “Small firms need help more than ever during this crisis and getting their business out there again in the right way when all of this is over will be so key. I'm all about making...
Development at Winslade Park located on the outskirts of Exeter, has taken another major step forward with the submission of Burrington Estates planning application for its inspirational live, work and play destination.
The 86-acre Winslade Park estate and stately home, which is perfectly located 2 minutes from Junction 30 of the M5, close to the airport and just 15 minutes from Exeter City Centre, is a legacy project that will deliver lasting benefits for the local community and important investment in the East Devon economy during uncertain times. Winslade Park will become a...
