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Statistics show that 52% of small businesses plan to outsource at least one business process in 2019. The apparent benefits of business outsourcing include increasing operational efficiency, boosting expertise and reducing costs. Answering calls is a crucial undertaking that requires immense courtesy. Reasonably, some businesses have resorted to outsourcing this function in an attempt to improve the handling of complaints in a timely manner and to enhance company-client interactions.

Even as more companies seek to outsource call answering, some individuals still remain critical of...

Plastic microfibres that come off clothes in washing machines can be degraded and dissolved by a new filter developed at the University of Exeter.

The “smart filter” catches microfibres and uses a set of enzymes to break down plastic into two by-products that are safe to be released into the water system.

While these two compounds (terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol) can be toxic at high concentrations, the volume of water released during a wash is enough to dilute them to a safe level.

At present, every wash cycle releases hundreds of thousands of fibres – and...

The market for contactless cards is expanding rapidly. The popularity of smart contactless cards is due to obvious benefits for business, and also for consumers. With speed, ease of use, and versatility on their side, contactless cards are fast becoming the cards of choice for consumers.

What is Contactless Technology?

Contactless cards or proximity cards are designed to be used without the need for inserting a card into a reader. There are different types of contactless cards including multi-application technology smart cards, low-frequency cards, and microwave frequency...

McCarthy and Stone is calling for construction firms in Exeter to join its approved supply chain, opening up the prospect of future work with the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities.

The appeal by McCarthy and Stone follows the launch of an innovative partnership between its Southern region and Copronet – a new online portal which provides developers with a means of engaging new sub-contractors.

Contractors in Exeter can register with Copronet for free by going to http://mccarthyandstone.copronet.com. The easy-to-use system prompts firms to...