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Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

Leading natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation and independent UK law firm Burges Salmon have announced the signing of a landmark partnership valued at up to £1 million . As part of the agreement, Burges Salmon will be the exclusive buyer of up to 8,000 premium-quality, UK-based carbon credits which will be provided at £125 per tonne .

Funding one of the UK’s most ambitious nature restoration projects on the beautiful Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon , the partnership demonstrates an important shift in how the voluntary carbon market operates - moving from...

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What is Director Disqualification and How Can it Affect You?

When a company goes into administration or liquidation , there will be investigations to find out the exact reasons for this, whether it is a specific person or the general actions of a company.

During the investigation, the director of the company will also be thoroughly investigated in case there are any issues of misconduct or a failure to fulfil any legal duties required for the company by law.

If issues do arise, then a company director can be faced with director disqualification, which prohibits them from acting as a company director for up to 15 years. In more...

Cofton Holidays leads shortlist at i Newspaper Staycation Awards 2019 - Devon businesses dominate

Cofton Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, is leading the county’s charge at the i Newspaper Staycation Awards 2019, where Devon businesses have been listed in more categories than any other county. At the head of the assault, Cofton stands alone as the only tourism business in the UK to be shortlisted in multiple categories.

Shortlisted for both Caravan / Camping Site of the Year Award, and the Sustainable Tourism Award, Cofton joins six other Devon-based businesses plus North Devon among the 65 finalists in 17 categories.

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Using custom key rings and chains to promote your business

Key rings are metallic and usually have a tag attached to them. Key chains, on the other hand, are similar except that they have a chain between the ring and the tag. If you decide to use them to promote your business, the promotional content will be incorporated into the tab.

According to marketing experts, both of these items have become very effective marketing tools. It’s no wonder it is now a trend in many businesses. But how does the strategy work in promoting your business brand? Let us dive deeper into this topic.

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Exeter-based Field Service Management provider Oneserve, wins big at the UK Business Tech Awards

Field Service Management provider Oneserve is delighted to announce that it has won the award for the Best Application of Tech in the Public sector at the UK Business Tech Awards.

The awards ceremony took place in London on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at the Montcalm Marble Arch Hotel and was attended by some of the most innovative and well-known companies in the tech sector.

Oneserve overcame some stiff competition from the category shortlist, to take home the gong. The judges were particularly impressed with how Oneserve’s innovative software and customer-centric approach...

Starting a Business in 2020: A Mini Guide

Starting a business is a life-long aspiration for ambitious individuals around the globe. Fortunately, in 2020 it has never been easier to become an entrepreneur and enjoy the wide array of benefits that come hand-in-hand with becoming your own boss.

Whether you are making the step from freelancer to business owner, you’ve just retired, or you have decided to turn your hobby into a lucrative commercial product, the steps to starting a business are much the same. Here is a mini-guide to starting your own business in 2020, helping you take those important first steps towards your...

“It’s no longer a question of if, but when your website gets unwanted attention”

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) updated its guidance on content management systems; (CMSs) such as WordPress, Drupal and Joomla, in July 2018. As WordPress is used by around 34% of all websites worldwide, up to 38% in the south-west of the UK, North Devon based data protection and privacy practitioner Nigel Hellewell AMBCS took particular interest in the document. Following recent client experiences, Nigel believes it’s no longer a question if, but when a site gets unwanted attention. However, upon reviewing the advice, Nigel found that it was not as comprehensive as he had...

Gold for Dartmoor in National Farming Awards

Mat Cole, director of Dartmoor Farmers Association (DFA), scooped gold in the ‘sheep innovator’ category at the awards event held at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham.

The awards, celebrating the achievements of British farmers across the agricultural industry, attracted more than 700 farmers and industry professionals and covered a range of categories including technology, innovation, agricultural student of the year and farming heroes. Competition in the sheep category was fierce with over 34,000 people employed on sheep farms and other 111,405 in allied industries....

Devon Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards shortlisted for 'best' service

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has been shortlisted for the 2020 LGC Awards in the ‘Best Service Delivery Model’ category. The award recognises local authorities which have pioneered innovative ways of service delivery. Now trading standards officers will head to London on 20 January to convince the panel why they should be considered the best - with the hope of being presented with the overall award in March. When the joint service was first conceived in 2012 both Devon and Somerset’s trading standards services faced the prospect of trying to protect consumers and...

Learn2Live visit Exeter College to talk road safety

Exeter College hosted the road safety team Learn2Live to talk with students on the dangers of the road and how the impact of a wrong decision can last a lifetime.

The sessions run by the Learn2Live organisation provided genuine accounts of those who have been affected by road safety collisions, including police officers, bereaved parents and other emergency service professionals.

Journalists from the BBC and ITV attended the sessions, aiming to help shine a light on an important issue for many young people who are just starting to learn to drive.

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3 Things to Consider Before Making a Career Change

With people living longer and the retirement age getting higher, it’s becoming more common to have multiple careers in your working life. You’ll often see people going back into education to retrain, whether it’s to get a better career or to switch industries, and age is seemingly no longer a barrier. However, it’s important to be cautious when making this kind of change, so here are a few things to consider.

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Money is often the biggest factor when deciding to make a career change. While you may have studied for free the first-time round, the average undergraduate...

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Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

What is Director Disqualification and How Can it Affect You?

Cofton Holidays leads shortlist at i Newspaper Staycation Awards 2019 - Devon businesses dominate

Using custom key rings and chains to promote your business

Exeter-based Field Service Management provider Oneserve, wins big at the UK Business Tech Awards

Starting a Business in 2020: A Mini Guide

“It’s no longer a question of if, but when your website gets unwanted attention”

Gold for Dartmoor in National Farming Awards

Devon Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards shortlisted for 'best' service

Learn2Live visit Exeter College to talk road safety

3 Things to Consider Before Making a Career Change

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