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Tech South West Awards 2025… Bigger, bolder, better

The Tech South West Awards 2025 are officially open for entries — and this year’s celebration of innovation, talent and impact is set to be bigger, bolder and more brilliant than ever.

From trailblazing startups and game-changing scaleups to inspiring leaders and teams driving global impact, the awards spotlight those pushing boundaries, solving real-world challenges, and putting the South West firmly on the map.

Following a record-breaking event at Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol last year, with more than 400 attendees and a packed room of innovators, this year’s awards...

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Determining the Perfect Time to Distribute Promotional Items

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 07/12/2019 - 6:53am

Apart from the design of the items you’re giving away, you also need to consider the perfect time for handing them out. You need to determine when people are willing to spend money on certain products; otherwise, your efforts to give free stuff will be in vain.

Holiday season

The best time of the year to distribute free merchandise is during the holiday season. It's a time when people are willing to spend money on gifts and other items. Others want to reward themselves for their hard work throughout the year.

Most companies also hand out bonuses during the...

4 Tips for Improving Your Business’s Online Presence

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2019 - 6:03am

In a world investing more in technology and using a range of devices as tools to buy products and research businesses, your online presence as an entrepreneur is more crucial now than ever. Increasing your online presence is a productive goal towards gaining new customers and earning more profit.

Have a Functional Website

Your company’s website is the most important thing you can do to optimise your online presence and gain new business. In this day and age, an attractive and up-to-date website is one of the most crucial sales tools. If your website is outdated or – worse –...

IT specialist Bluegrass is presented with its Golden Pioneer of the Year Award at DattoCon 19

IT Specialist Bluegrass Takes Home Golden Award

Exeter-based Bluegrass , a trusted provider of outsourced IT support services, has been awarded ‘EMEA Pioneer of The Year’ by Datto, the world’s leading provider of data backup, recovery and business continuity solutions.

The Golden Award recognises a partner that is blazing a new path and was presented to Bluegrass at DattoCon19, Datto’s seventh annual partner conference which welcomed over 2,900 attendees from across the world.

The Bluegrass acclaim was in recognition of its pioneering approach to cyber security, namely its annual Cyber Security Awareness Week (CSAW). Now...

Modular Buildings: Are They Worth Your Investment?

If you are planning to build certain types of structures, then you should consider looking into pre-fabricated materials since they are sturdy and convenient to use. Also, it saves you much time, therefore, saving clients more money in the long run. Despite the long list of positive features, some people still have second thoughts about using modular buildings for their business and home projects. You cannot blame them because not everyone is well informed about the kind of construction method and why is it ideal to use for long term use.

Preferred in housing projects, many people...

How to Raise the Profile of Your Business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 07/09/2019 - 6:55pm

There’s nothing more rewarding than running your own business, having the freedom to do what you love and the flexibility to create a work-life balance. Recent years have seen an increase in small business start-ups, where more of the population are opting for ‘the good life’ over the traditional nine to five. This has resulted in a huge rise of competition and many industries are over saturated with services and supply.

Although the internet and social media has made it easier than ever to market your business, it’s becoming difficult to stand out from the crowd. It’s important to...

Schools encouraged to review lockdown communications in light of recent campus incidents

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Tue, 07/09/2019 - 12:27pm

A leading telephone systems provider is encouraging schools and other education institutions across the region to review their ability to communicate if their campus were to go into lockdown.

Equations Voice and Data, based in Devon and Somerset, have been working with a number of schools from across the country in the wake of five incidents so far this year that have led to campuses being placed into ‘lockdown’ due to an ongoing threat, with the most recent taking place at Exeter University last month.

Tom Pearce, Director at Equations Voice and Data said: “Whilst we hope...

Mary Jane Campbell, Managing Partner, Simpkins Edwards

Devon’s Simpkins Edwards through to British Accountancy Awards finals for second successive year

Devon-based Simpkins Edwards has reached the finals of the British Accountancy Awards - widely regarded as the industry’s most prestigious accountancy accolade - for the second year running.

The firm, which has six offices in Devon, including an office in Exeter, will join other leading accountancy firms from across the UK at the awards dinner in September, each vying to secure top honours.

Shortlisted in the Mid-Tier Innovation of the Year category, Simpkins Edwards’ new monthly subscription service, “Plan With Confidence”, has been recognised for its use of technology,...

Far left: Richard Fish, ICE South West Chair  Second from right: Saeed Mojabi, Director of Arup, lead judge with Cowley Bridge Junction project team

Devon flood protection schemes win ICE South West awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2019 - 8:27pm

Two Devon flood protection projects, which were engineered to protect communities and rail services, have both scooped awards at the Institution of Civil Engineers South West (ICE South West) awards ceremony.

The ‘Collaboration Award’ was given to a project that has reduced flooding risks for over 650 properties in the communities of Starcross and Cockwood, located on the shores of the Exe Estuary. The Environment Agency (EA) led the Starcross and Cockwood Tidal Defence Scheme, and worked in partnership with BAM Mott MacDonaled JV (BMM) and Volkers Bosklais Atkins JV (VBA) to...

SW training provider awarded NHS contract at RD&E

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 07/08/2019 - 12:52pm

Exeter-based independent training provider, PGL Training Limited (PGL) has won a prestigious contract to provide a Customer Service Level 2 Apprenticeship programme with the Royal Devon & Exeter (RD&E) Trust. The contract went to open tender and is the beginning of a new programme being launched within the RD&E to provide excellent opportunities across the South West.

Established in 2004, PGL originally provided training for the construction industry including plumbing and electrical, and expanded into a diverse range of courses such as hair and beauty as the business...

The Recycled Candle Company Exeter store

New Exeter store for eco-friendly candle company

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Sun, 07/07/2019 - 10:40am

The UK’s only candle recycling business, The Recycled Candle Company has opened its new shop in Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter’s indie shopping district.

City shoppers looking for a combination of luxury goods with a strong green ethos have been flocking to the store to browse the candles, which are created by reusing scrap wax.

Founder Richard Hills-Ingyon explained: “The concept is simple; wax from used candles is melted down, filtered, dyed and scented to create beautiful new candles.

“As far as we know, we’re the only company providing this opportunity for...

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