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Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

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Digital jobs fair launched to connect Devon employers with local talent

Authored by Program
Posted: Wed, 02/02/2022 - 4:26pm

The government-funded Train4Tomorrow programme is running a Digital Jobs Fair on Wednesday 16 March 2022, to connect employers with local adults who have recently completed a digital bootcamp to gain in-demand skills.

The South West is facing a skills shortage. The rapid growth of the digital sector has led to businesses struggling to find the skilled people they need to meet their demand, and businesses across the region are facing recruitment challenges. The Train4Tomorrow programme aims to tackle the skills crisis by offering adults access to fully-funded training in in-demand...

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Devon printed packaging specialist receives Platinum Trusted Service Award for fifth year running

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 02/01/2022 - 8:42pm

A DEVON printed-packaging company is celebrating this month after receiving the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year running consistently delivering excellence (February 2022).

Newton Print Ltd in Newton Abbot received the award, which is based on ratings from genuine customers, following the number of excellent reviews it received.

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, which specialises in assisting artisan, start-up and SME food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have...

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Super Deduction Tax

Save money with Super Deduction Tax Relief

If you have plans to invest in your IT equipment over the next 18 months, did you know there’s a temporary UK tax relief which can save your business money?

It’s called Super Deduction and it started on the 1st April 2021 and is running until 31st March 2023.

What is Super Deduction?

Super Deduction is a temporary tax relief that has been launched by the government to help limited companies.

It basically means when you buy new equipment (including computers) you can claim 130% capital allowance. The super-deduction will allow companies to cut their tax bill...

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Leading Exeter property consultancy shortlisted for prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 01/30/2022 - 10:33pm

A leading national property consultancy has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which celebrates excellence in undergraduate employability.

Fisher German, which has an office in Exeter, has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Best Development Programme’ award in the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards for the second year in a row.

The award recognises employers who go above and beyond to develop students' technical and soft skills, and empower them to be more effective and successful employees.

Fisher German is one of just five companies...

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A third of Exeter businesses will be disrupted by ransomware in 2022

Ransomware is going to disrupt more than a third of Exeter businesses in 2022.

That’s the prediction from local data security expert Chris Thomas, Joint Managing Director of IT support company Bluegrass Group, who’s been studying the latest stats.

Chris comments: “A business is hit by ransomware every 11 seconds. It’s far bigger than most owners and managers realise. And it makes me sad to predict so many businesses round here will fall victim next year.”

Ransomware is a dangerous type of attack, where hackers get into a computer or entire network, and encrypt the...

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Microsoft 365 migration

Microsoft 365 key benefits

With a reported 187,000 businesses in the UK now using Microsoft 365, it’s one of the most adopted business tools of all time.

But why are businesses raving about it?

We’ve outlined the key benefits our IT support clients mention when it comes to Microsoft 365:

Anytime, anywhere access

With files stored in the cloud, this means your users can access the data they need, on any device, from any location, at any time. This flexibility is absolutely invaluable in today’s ‘always on’ world.

Improved Communication

Microsoft 365 offers three...

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Local broadband provider supports esports at Exeter College Students Awards

Authored by Program
Posted: Fri, 01/28/2022 - 4:04pm

Exeter-based broadband company Jurassic Fibre have today announced they are supporting the 2022 Exeter College Student Awards by sponsoring the Esports Academy Student of the Year category.

The Exeter College Student Awards offer a chance to shine a light on the outstanding achievements of the college’s students.

The Esports Academy Student of the Year Award is a new category for this academic year, following the opening of Exeter College’s new Esports Academy in July 2021.

Based in the college’s state-of-the-art Digital and Data Centre, the academy welcomed its...

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Azets South Molton bolsters team with four promotions

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 01/27/2022 - 11:01pm

Following a period of growth, Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, has announced four promotions in the South Molton office.

Lewie Parker , Carl Power and Georgia Bere have all been promoted to Assistant Manager, having each been with the company for over five years and individually passing the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) exams. Lewie, Carl and Georgia will all be responsible for clients of their own across multiple service offerings such as tax and bookkeeping, within a variety of industries.

After...

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Cofton scoops Environment and Sustainability title at the Western Morning News Business Awards

Multi award-winning South West holiday park Cofton Holidays has scooped the Environment and Sustainability award at the Western Morning News Business Awards 2021, recognising its sustained conservation efforts during the pandemic.

The family-run business, based near Dawlish Warren, was presented with the award at a black-tie event at Plymouth’s Crowne Plaza. After facing fierce competition from category finalists including Accord Healthcare, LiveWest and SunGift Solar Ltd, Cofton walked away with the Environment and Sustainability title.

Winning the award is the latest...

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South West recycling firm acquires assets of national electrical recycling company as part of strategic UK expansion

The South West’s leading independent commercial waste management firm DCW has acquired the assets of electrical recycling company South West Computer Recycling.

After Somerset-based South West Computer Recycling, trading as WEEE Disposal, went into liquidation, DCW acquired its assets, allowing it to extend the reach of its Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling service nationwide. Customers of WEEE Disposal will also now have access to DCW’s portfolio of other Zero to Landfill services which cover all types of waste from confidential data to clinical waste,...

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