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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

Employers and vicarious liability after recent Supreme Court decisions

Vicarious liability of employers for their employees’ actions was discussed in detail in the Supreme Court hearing appeals in Morrisons Supermarkets v Various Claimants (2020) and Barclays Bank v Various Claimants (2020).

In the Morrisons case, an employee of the supermarket’s petrol station assaulted a customer. In legal circles there was some surprise that the supermarket was held to be vicariously liable for this. The decision was a borderline one on its facts with one Law Lord in the Court of Appeal saying that if Morrisons were liable then in practically every case where an...

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Specialist skills highlighted as Hannah receives Law Society’s Family Law Accreditation

Associate Solicitor Hannah Porter from The Family Law Company has been accredited by the Law Society and accepted as a member of the Family Law Panel.

This accreditation covers all types of family law work, except public law Children Act work and means that Hannah now has a recognised quality standard as a practitioner, so clients can be even more sure of an excellent standard of service. Achieving accreditation requires the successful completion of examinations, interviews and assessments to confirm suitability.

Hannah says “Having your skills and breadth of expertise...

Top 5 LinkedIn Profile Optimization Hacks for Business Owners

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 05/19/2020 - 9:56am

LinkedIn has evolved into a much larger landscape encompassing the most remote places in the professional world. LinkedIn has gone from being just another job-seeking platform, to a place where professionals with similar interests can get in touch. Today, businesses are not only hiring on LinkedIn but also generating a good amount of leads.

Hence, the importance of expanding your presence on LinkedIn is more relevant now than ever.

Business organizations tend to sideline the idea of optimizing their profile when trying to expand their network on LinkedIn. Believe it or...

The best Magento SEO guide for 2020

If you have an eCommerce business and you are using Magento, congratulations, you have hit the jackpot of most powerful eCommerce platforms that has ever been created. That being said, without strong SEO, you might as well have your toddler run the business. Here are the top expert SEO tips to maximize your Magento site to take full advantage of everything it has to offer.

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The first thing you want to look at is how your site stacks up. In an SEO audit, you want to look at each element of your site. Also, known as the back and front end of your...

Time tracking software lends a helping hand to enterprises during the COVID-19 pandemic

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 05/18/2020 - 9:00am

Enterprises have gone at great length to protect their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. As the situation has worsened, employers have asked employees to self-isolate and enabled remote work , not to ensure flexibility, but to make sure that everyone is safe. As far as working from home is concerned, it’s necessary to handle license issues, i.e. the ones that prevent employees from using Office 365. Enterprises should also manage and monitor teleworkers to ensure they are productive at all times. Tracking employee time during lockdown can turn out to be a real challenge during these...

Six key dates businesses need to focus on over the next 12 months

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/18/2020 - 8:12am

As lockdown measures begin to ease – some businesses have started up again already, and others will follow suit over the next few weeks – Mark Neath, director at financial experts Old Mill says businesses owners need to start planning now for the impact on cash reserves and below has set out six key dates that businesses should be planning for over the next 12 months.

  1. September 21, 2020

“For many businesses, the actual lockdown itself will not be the worst period for cash flow, instead it will be when things start up again. As the working capital cycle...

Major step forward for Exeter’s new Countryside Business Hub

Development at Winslade Park located on the outskirts of Exeter, has taken another major step forward with the submission of Burrington Estates planning application for its inspirational live, work and play destination.

The 86-acre Winslade Park estate and stately home, which is perfectly located 2 minutes from Junction 30 of the M5, close to the airport and just 15 minutes from Exeter City Centre, is a legacy project that will deliver lasting benefits for the local community and important investment in the East Devon economy during uncertain times. Winslade Park will become a...

LaunchPad victorious with inaugural RICS Social Impact Project of the Year Awards title 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/17/2020 - 9:12pm

RICS (Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors) has announced the winners of their inaugural RICS Social Impact Awards for the South West, where LaunchPad in Bristol won the esteemed title of Project of the Year.

Over 45 construction projects, who’s entries celebrate their role in transforming South West communities and the everyday lives of people, were shortlisted back in February.

LaunchPad is a collaboration between United Communities Housing Association, University of Bristol, 1625 Independent Living and Bristol City Council and supported by the Bristol Housing...

How Transcription Jobs Work And Why Your Business Needs It

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 05/16/2020 - 7:57am

Living in the digital age has turned our world into a data-driven landscape. Hours of video conferences, phone calls, interviews, and so much more have already been a detrimental part of any operation. With so much exchange of information daily, it might be difficult to keep track of what is important to the growth of your business. That’s when transcription services come in. Transcription is the process of translating audio or video content into text. It may seem simple, but transcription actually plays an important role in the success of your business.

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Hunt on for live-in care workers in south Devon as COVID-19 restrictions continue.

Hunt on for live-in care workers in south Devon as COVID-19 restrictions continue

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Sat, 05/16/2020 - 6:47am

A SOUTH Devon care provider is this month (May 2020) looking for more live-in care workers to help shield some of the county’s elderly and most vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Guardian Homecare, operating in Exeter and surrounding areas, has live-in vacancies and hopes those with the right skills will come forward to protect its service users from the virus.

Manager, Catherine Porter says: “We can provide 24-hour live-in support to anyone who may require it, so we are keen to employ and train new live-in care workers as part of our current recruitment...

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