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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

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Merchant services providers

The term ‘merchant service’ is simply a platform that helps business owners to operate and grow their businesses effectively. Merchant Service Providers facilitate credit or debit card payments for goods and services. These transactions can be facilitated on the phone, face-to-face, or even virtually over the Internet.

Having a merchant service provider for your business is quite relevant because as a merchant, you get to:

Accept payments from your customers through credit cards, debit cards, and electronic payments.
Securely manage PCI compliance when

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

By placing policy discussion into the hands of large and small organisations across the country, The Parliamentary Review moves away from the "Westminster bubble" to get to the heart of the issues that matter most to businesses. Jointly chaired by Lord Pickles and Lord Blunkett, the Review's non-partisan approach facilitates policy development driven by those who are most affected by it.

McClure Solicitors are a private-client legal firm based in Glasgow, Scotland. Managing Director Andrew Robertson explains in The Review that their unique model has worked well for them for a...

Heather Upchurch, Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer, and Lee Coomber, Dealerweb Business Development Director

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

CDK Global, Inc (Nasdaq, CDK), a provider in automotive dealership software used by 28,000 automotive retailers in over 100 countries, yesterday visited Dealerweb in Exeter as part of its Partner Programme nationwide Roadshow.

The CDK Global Partner Programme team is visiting eight new partners, alongside Dealerweb, with an entourage of hospitality and refreshment vans serving muffins and coffee, between 29th April and 10th May.

Dealerweb Chief Technology Officer Heather Upchurch commented, “The integration of Dealerweb and CDK marks the coming together of two industry...

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

Five of Exeter's recent property projects have been shortlisted in the 2019 Michelmores Property Awards. The annual awards celebrate exceptional property and construction projects located in Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Cornwall, across ten categories.

The Lodge House, Kennford Court, in Kennford, has been shortlisted for Project of the Year (under £5m) and for Building of the Year. Formerly a redundant water storage tank, the site has now been converted into a contemporary residence with far reaching views of Haldon Forest and the River Exe.

Under the Heritage...

How to find the right location for your business

When starting up a business, the first thing that you should think about is the location in which you would like to base it and where your offices are going to be, if you are having any. If you are thinking of moving away from Exeter to start your business, or simply want to find the right location within Exeter itself, there are many options you should consider. To find the right location for your business, you should consider factors such as your target audience, location costs and the ease of access for both yourself and your employee.

Your Target Audience

When...

Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Leon Horn achieved a “Distinction” in all areas of his Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship through Skills Group, while working at Plymouth Community Homes

The End Point Assessment (EPA) is part of the new Apprenticeship Standard that is being rolled out nationally, replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks. The apprenticeship reforms aim to provide a more thorough and practical foundation to the profession, with emphasis on equipping learners with the core knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress and thrive throughout their career.

As part of the Level 2...

Securious' expanding cyber security team

Demand for cyber security sees Devon-based Securious expand team by 71% - Lack of online payment card compliance puts region’s businesses at threat of attack

Securious, the region’s leading cyber security compliance specialist, has seen a dramatic twelve months of growth in which businesses in the South West have become increasingly aware of their vulnerability to cyber attacks. Despite this, Securious warns that commercial operations could be blind-sided by payment card fraud due to the incorrect implementation of 3rd party Payment Card solutions.

“We’ve seen a growth in attacks on websites with databases holding customer information and payment details,” says Pete Woodward, Director at Securious. “For us, this is one of the biggest...

The pink fizz is chilling in readiness for the 2019 Twilight Walk!

Saturday 6 July will be a BIG day in Exmouth for local charity Hospiscare . Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare will be holding their Family Fun Day at Manor Gardens from 10am – 4pm with live entertainment and lots of fun activities. Having had a great day with the whole family it will then be time for the mums, nans and aunties to don their pink tutus and bunny ears (not compulsory) and head on down to The Maer for either the Twilight Walk or 5K Fizz Run in aid of Hospiscare.

This sponsored event offers a scenic five or ten mile walking route or a 5K running route along the stunning...

Overnight resurfacing planned on A380

The next phase of overnight resurfacing work on the A380 is due to start on the evening of Tuesday 7 May.

Work will be taking place on the southbound carriageway at Harcombe Plantation.

To undertake the work safely, the A380 will be closed each night between 7pm and 7am (from 8pm on Friday nights) from its junction with the A38 to Mamhead Cross.

A signed diversion route will be in place via the A38, B3344, B3193, B3193 (Strap Lane), B3195 and A380.

The A380 will be fully open during the daytime but, for safety reasons, a temporary 40mph speed limit will be...

Investment continues at Exeter events venue

South west events company PM Hospitality is continuing to invest in its Exeter venue Rockbeare Manor, with the creation of a new bedroom suite, meaning the exclusive venue now sleeps up to 30 guests.

The Grade I listed Georgian manor house, located just outside Exeter, has played host to many weddings and events since it was refurbished in 2016. This is the 13th bedroom suite to be created at the prestigious venue.

Aimée Spencer, Director at Rockbeare Manor, said they had always intended to continue to invest in the property following its acquisition in 2015.

She...

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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Merchant services providers

McClure Solicitors in The Parliamentary Review

DK Global Partner Programme Roadshow reaches Dealerweb in Exeter

Five Exeter building projects shortlisted in 2019 Michelmores Property Awards

How to find the right location for your business

Skills Group Apprentice achieves “Distinction” in brand new assessment process

Demand for cyber security sees Devon-based Securious expand team by 71% - Lack of online payment card compliance puts region’s businesses at threat of attack

The pink fizz is chilling in readiness for the 2019 Twilight Walk!

Overnight resurfacing planned on A380

Investment continues at Exeter events venue

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