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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029 

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

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Plans for new rail station back on track

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:13pm

A new planning application for a railway station at Marsh Barton will be submitted at the start of 2020, Devon County Council has announced. Changes to design standards led to rising costs and an unsuccessful bid to the Department for Transport's New Stations Fund left a funding shortfall which delayed the project. As a result, Devon County Council has taken the opportunity to re-think the design of the access to the station.

This has many benefits as the new access ramps will strengthen a failing embankment, deliver an improved access into the city’s cycle network avoiding...

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Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards pioneers voice-activated Google Assistant

Early adopters get chance to win £1,000 of QuickBooks accounting software and training for a year

Local businesses are in with a chance of winning £1,000 of Quickbooks accounting software and training for a year with Exeter and Devon-based chartered accountancy Simpkins Edwards, simply by giving its new voice activated Google Assistant Chatbot a go.

The firm, which is the first accountancy practice in Devon to use the cutting-edge voice activated internet search solution, aims to help individuals and businesses seeking instant information on tax, accounting, business...

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Get your ideas off the ground! How to apply for a small business loan

Getting the funding for your small business is essential to success. 82% of businesses that fail do so because of cash flow issues.

Finding a loan to help get needed finances can prove difficult for small businesses, especially if they're new to the market. With the right planning, you can navigate the application process though.

There are five steps involved in how to apply for a small business loan.

How to Apply for a Small Business Loan

Before you apply for a loan, you need to make sure it's the right fit for your business. This includes making sure...

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How to make your next trade show a success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:51am

Being successful at a trade show is pretty hit or miss for a lot of businesses that take part. For many others, however, it’s a huge success and creates a foundation for their business to build from. If you’re thinking about taking part in a trade show but you don’t want to fail your business, it’s absolutely crucial you have the know-how when it comes to attending. There’s a first time for everybody at these trade shows, but it’s the ones that do their homework beforehand that end up being successful. Let’s have a look at some of the tactics you can implement to ensure your next trade...

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Devon PR company shortlisted for awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2019 - 8:13pm

An Exeter based PR company has been shortlisted for two top industry awards.

PR, Marketing and Design agency Astley Media has been shortlisted in two categories at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards 2019.

Astley Media’s work with client Space, on the ‘Future of the Workplace’ campaign, resulted in the agency being shortlisted in two categories - ‘Corporate and Business Comms Campaign’ ‘Low Budget Campaign’. The award nominated campaign enabled Space, the office transformation experts, to build business relationships across Greater Exeter, driving lead...

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Lightfoot launches The Drivers’ Lottery to encourage greener driving among fleets and private motorists

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has this week announced the launch The Drivers’ Lottery, a new cash-prize initiative that will give private motorists, van fleet drivers, company car drivers and grey fleet drivers a 1 in 7 chance of winning anything from £2 to £100 each and every week.

Designed to encourage drivers to adopt safer, more efficient driving behaviours, The Drivers’ Lottery - like The National Lottery, Postcode Lottery and Health Lottery - supports good causes aligned to road safety and reducing air pollution,...

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Community Fund opens for nominations

For its next Well Built Community Fund, RGB Building Supplies is giving a charity, school or local project the chance to win £1,000 to spend on decorating supplies at one of its 20 branches, and is inviting groups in the Exeter area to get in contact.

Whether the inside of a school needs decorating, the outside of a community centre needs a refresh, fencing needs painting, or a group would like materials for a large art project, RGB would like to hear about it.

From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go through to a vote where the public will be asked to...

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Oneserve secures coveted place as a finalist in the global Software as a Service Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2019 - 9:25pm

Oneserve is delighted to announce that it is a finalist in the prestigious 2019 Software as a Service (SaaS) Awards, securing a coveted place in the shortlist from amongst tough global competition.

The SaaS Awards is an international awards program which celebrates SaaS providers who are changing the game with their innovative software solutions and commitment to excellence. The SaaS awards is now in its fourth year and saw over 400 entries from across the globe including the US, Canada, Australasia, EMEA and UK.

Oneserve is shortlisted in the Best SaaS for Productivity...

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Ways to Build Your Confidence When You Need to Pitch Ideas to Investors

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2019 - 8:07am

It’s one thing to be a good business person. It’s a different skill you need when you have to present your business ideas to other people. You might be brilliant in coming up with new ideas that people will love. Before you can make your business a success, you need to start by pitching to investors. It’s crucial for you to convince them to believe in what you’re offering; otherwise, you won’t have enough money to start your plans. If you think you’re not a good public speaker, these are some tips to help boost your confidence.

Know your plans by heart

It helps if you know...

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Wren Kitchens showroom officially opened by Mayor of Exeter

The ribbon was cut for the opening of Wren Kitchens 80th state-of-the-art showroom at Stone Lane Retail Park in Exeter on Friday (2 August).

The UK’s number one kitchen retailer invested over £1 million to transform the 16,000 sq.ft. showroom which was given the seal of approval by Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter, Cllr Yolonda Henson.

Wren donated £500 to the Mayor’s chosen charity, CITY Community Trust, which delivers vital health, education and physical activity programmes in the community. Last year the charity supported 45,000 people aged three to 83 to lead more active and...

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