Businesses across the South West are already reaping awards in their sectors and enjoying significant business growth in 2014. Grads for Growth, who support graduate recruitment in such businesses, have recognised a surge in activity this year and anticipate many more exciting graduate opportunities as businesses in the region continue to innovate and grow.
Celebrations are in order for the talented graduates who have played a part in catalysing the growth of innovative businesses and award-winning product innovation. And as employment opportunities increase, graduate job-seekers...
In this video local business expert James Orpin from Tozers Solicitors explains shareholders agreements.
James explains what shareholders agreements are and what you should consider when putting one in place “A key employee is issued shares or granted an option for shares to incentivise them and promote their loyalty. In this scenario, provisions should possibly be included which can force them to transfer their shares should they cease to be an employee. A common question is whether there is a standard form of shareholders agreement. The short answer is no, each one is drafted...
In the latest In a nutshell video John Curran from Designed for Learning discusses the e-learning revolution.
John explains what e-learning is and why he thinks you should use it over classroom learning “E-Learning, if it is well designed, can be just as effective as classroom learning but it does have different strengths. Undoubtedly the single biggest advantage of e-learning over the classroom is efficiency. If you need one thousand people in your organisation to learn something quickly, then e-learning is the only realistic solution. That's why pretty much all basic compliance...
In this video local expert Robin Adams from West Country Osteopaths gives us advice on how to avoid back and neck pain whilst at work.
Robin explains the key points to consider to help you avoid pain at work and what you need to do if you do suffer from pain “Sit at your desk with your spine upright. Avoid 'computer hump' by keeping your chin tucked in, ensure your knees are slightly lower than your hips, which will help you to keep your spine upright. Make sure your shoulders are held in line with your spine, and not stretched forward to reach the keyboard or mouse.”
In this video Carly Renaud from Deafinitie interpreters explains the different avenues of support you can receive if you are considering hiring a deaf member of staff.
Carly also explains the access to scheme “Access to Work supports employers in meeting their obligation under the Equalities Act 2010 to make and anticipate reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and to ensure that they are in no way disadvantaged. The scheme will provide funding for communication support for a Deaf applicant in the form of a registered qualified interpreter during an interview process,...
Marsh Barton Security Services (MBSS) has been awarded the highest industry standard accreditation by the National Security Inspectorate (NSI). The National Approvals Council for Security Systems (NACOSS) Gold Award holds the greatest perceived value across industry and by the police, fire and rescue services and insurers.
MBSS are one of very few local companies to hold the Gold standard award. NSI operates a stringent approach to approvals meaning that businesses and homeowners who choose NSI approved companies can be reassured that their contractors will work to the highest...
British SMEs own £770 billion in assets – equivalent to 48 per cent of the UK’s GDP – and are owed £291 billion in outstanding invoices that they could use to fund future growth, according to new research published today by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Although businesses are becoming more confident about investing in future growth, and although many are aware of invoice financing as a possible form of lending, very few businesses have used it to drive growth in the past 12 months.
Invoice finance can help businesses release cash quickly, giving them access to up to 90...
A leading remote aerial filming company has teamed up with local digital marketing agency MiHi Digital to launch their new website.
Flyonix, whose clients include the BBC, ITV, Avios and Stanley recently gained international attention and more than 150,000 YouTube views when they developed their own flying Tardis and took to the skies over rural Devon.
Ben Bailey, Director at Flyonix explained, “We’ve placed innovation and creativity at the heart of our company. With this we’ve been known to undertake a variety of more unusual projects. Whether it be flying washing machines...
In this In a nutshell video, Tim Wadsworth from Space discusses why you should plan your lease renewal early.
Tim explains what could happen if you leave it too late and gives tips on what you should do to renew your commercial property lease. “Ideally you should start making plans eighteen months before your lease expires.
Business tenants normally don't have the right to renew the tenancy of their business premises when it comes to an end. In this case your landlord can ask you to leave.
As part of their impressive expansion plans, Okehampton based accountancy firm, My Business Centre are thrilled to announce that they are now offering their unique services to clients in Exeter. The business, run by Fiona Rook, is currently looking for the perfect location in Exeter’s City Centre with high visibility and customer parking but in the meantime have meeting rooms available or are of course, very willing to meet you at your premises. The rapid growth and success in the Okehampton office has led the team to believe now is the right time to expand.
