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Businesses across the South West are being encouraged to take part in a new study to find out how well companies are using technology to boost productivity.

The Technology for Success initiative will give organisations the chance to benchmark their use of technology to support and grow their business and compare it with similar businesses.

Launched by Exeter-based strategy and support technology company Timewade, in partnership with Tech South West, the first part of the study is a 10-minute online survey www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/techforsuccess for businesses to complete. A...

It can be quite challenging to keep stress levels low when it comes to maintaining a company. Whether it happens to be an industry veteran or a startup company, the fight to remain relevant will always keep tensions high. That said, it does not have to be a miserable process the whole way through. Even if it might be challenging to keep anxiety and stress at bay while keeping a business afloat, there are ways to go about accomplishing such a task.

The best part is that you will be simultaneously making improvements to your company while lowering stress levels. Here are just a few...

Part of a collection of vintage glasses sold at a recent Chilcotts sale shows that the fascinating political situation faced today is nothing new.

The collection came via two independent collectors from East Devon; one put together during 1950s and the other through the ‘60s – with both kept intact for well over 50 years.

Amongst the wide range of glasses were two politically charged examples. One, a Georgian Liberty & Wilkes glass was engraved with a bird flying out of a cage. The story that goes with it bears more than a passing resemblance to current affairs. In 1757...

One of the most invaluable tools that you’ll ever introduce in your business is an ePOS system. These systems can do anything and everything. Not only do they enable your company to process transactions, but these systems also track sales numbers, manage your inventory, and can even be used to track customer data so that you can improve marketing campaigns.

But simply having one of these systems won’t provide the results you expect. Most businesses fail to maximize the use of their ePOS system, which keeps them from getting their full return on investment. Some businesses purchase...