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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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Ways you can harness business technology to increase customer engagement

Since the advent of technology, many corporations have changed the way they handle business. More tools have been implemented to boost the relationship between business providers and customers. Before the technology age, customer engagement was based on the traditional platforms of advertising and interaction; this was via the use of flyers and referrals from trusted individuals. However, present-day customer engagement is no longer static in several businesses. There is a constant evolution between business owners and customers. New technologies and strategies are used to improve the end...

Hall & Woodhouse makes Rio soft drink donation to Exeter COVID-19 test centre

Hall & Woodhouse has donated 900 bottles of its Rio Tropical Light soft drink to the volunteers at the Exeter drive-through coronavirus test centre.

Daniel Thompson, General Manager of the Lighter Inn, which is part of the Hall & Woodhouse family, is currently volunteering at the test centre along with five other team members from the pub.

Situated at the Honiton Road Park and Ride in Exeter, the testing facility opened last month for NHS staff and other key workers.

Anthony Woodhouse, Chairman of Hall & Woodhouse, explained: “With our pubs being...

UK Regions to See Growth in 2021 as Local Sectors Recover

COVID-19 has had a substantial impact on all areas of the UK Economy, however according to data analysed by Commercial Property Specialists Instant Offices , the sectors that are least affected are mostly likely to see a faster bounce back with predictions pointing towards a slow recovery starting from July 2020 following relaxed lockdown measures.

How much could COVID-19 increase or decrease each Sectors’ GVA in 2020?

By looking to the top sectors that are most and least impacted to overall productivity and output, the sectors that are likely to be the least and most...

University academic announced as Patron of Exeter College

University of Exeter Vice Chancellor Sir Steve Smith has been announced as a Patron of Exeter College, becoming just the second person to be awarded the prestigious title.

Exeter College awards patronages in recognition of exceptional achievements of distinguished friends of the College and Sir Steve joins renowned Chef Michael Caines MBE in receiving the honour.

Sir Steve has been instrumental in shaping the education landscape within Exeter and the wider region. Together, the University of Exeter and Exeter College are co-sponsors of both the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust...

This Simple Tip is the Only advice You Need on Social Media

I wish I could tell you that I’m going to share with you some sort of special tool or software bot that will help you explode your brand on social media. Well, you’re not in luck today. You probably are thinking that this is a relief. After all, if you are reading this you’re probably been exposed to all sorts of hyped sales pages, you probably have been watching all sorts of content that have made all sorts of promises. Well, I’m not going to do any of that.

I’m not even going to go into how you should build an organic following. This advice goes beyond simply using social...

Food banks gain from Devon company’s new meat box scheme

One of the Westcountry’s leading suppliers of quality meat and game to the catering industry is providing vital help sourcing and delivering meat to food banks and charities while undergoing huge upheaval and change to its own business during the coronavirus pandemic.

M C Kelly supplies the catering trade, employing 80 staff at its headquarters at Elston Farm, Copplestone in the heart of Devon. Established for 65 years, it is a key employer in the area, with most of its employees living locally to the village.

However, with the hospitality industry curtailed through Covid-...

3 top tips to improve your B2B sales campaigns

A lot of businesses don’t have the expertise or know-how of setting up effective B2B sales campaigns. This is why we wrote this post, to share the latest and greatest tips on how to do exactly that.

If you are trying to scale your sales efforts then this post is for you.

Let’s dive in.

1. Conduct cold email outreach

Email outreach still remains one of the most effective ways to communicate with high-level executives. Studies show that directors still expect to be sold via a cold email. In fact, I have personally gotten a lot of value and great introductions to...

How to Improve Your Business Security

Business security should always be at the forefront of your mind. Measures should be reviewed and updated not only regularly, but on a day-to-day basis. Below are some reasons why.

Why is Business Security So Important?

You work hard to run your business, so you want to protect it. Not only that, but you want to protect the people who work for you as well. Business security is essential not only for protecting your stock, assets and premises, but also for providing a safe working environment for all those individuals who use or visit your premises.

How Can You...

Thinking about hiring a business broker? Ask these questions first

Whether you are a business owner looking to start a business, you can find the right company sales and business brokers to help with your needs. Let's take a look at some of the key points that need to be considered when dealing with company sales and Business Brokers .

The first thing to look for in a company sales and business broker is the expertise and experience of the broker. Take the time to do research and check the clientele lists that a company has available, to ensure that they are providing high-quality customer service and expertise.

Companies that do not...

Covid-19 legal guides for businesses

A leading Devon law firm has produced a series of guides to help businesses during coronavirus. Stephens Scown LLP’s covid-19 guides cover how businesses can survive and thrive, key legal issues businesses should not forget about and considerations before hibernating a business.

“Although we are starting to understand how the UK may come out of lockdown, there is a very long way to go and lots of challenges ahead for Cornish businesses. There is so much information out there for businesses, but it can be quite overwhelming to access what is relevant,” says Richard Baker, Stephens...

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

Ways you can harness business technology to increase customer engagement

Hall & Woodhouse makes Rio soft drink donation to Exeter COVID-19 test centre

UK Regions to See Growth in 2021 as Local Sectors Recover

University academic announced as Patron of Exeter College

This Simple Tip is the Only advice You Need on Social Media

Food banks gain from Devon company’s new meat box scheme

3 top tips to improve your B2B sales campaigns

How to Improve Your Business Security

Thinking about hiring a business broker? Ask these questions first

Covid-19 legal guides for businesses

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