Business

Exeter IT company shortlisted for technology expert award

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to...

Foot Anstey bolsters its banking and finance team with numerous hires

Growing national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Partner, Emma Earp to its banking and finance team. This also demonstrates the investment the firm is making in strengthening its banking finance offering as it follows the recent additions of Managing Associate, Emma Wood, Solicitor, Michael Bolous and Paralegal, Matteo Hassan to the team.

Emma, who will be based in Foot Anstey's...

Strategies for Safe and Quick Financial Transactions

Is payment fraud scaring you away from digital transactions? Juniper Research estimates that online payment fraud will cost $362 billion worldwide between 2023 and 2028, including $91 billion in 2028. Yet 70% of customers leave due to slow checkouts. The answer? Payment processing optimized for speed and security.

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Devon electrical wholesaler celebrates award win

Devondale Electrical is celebrating after being named as Wholesaler of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards 2023, further solidifying its reputation as a leading industry supplier.

The awards recognised industry excellence and honoured outstanding individual achievement, technical innovation, and supply-chain collaboration.

By winning the Wholesaler of the...

Mid-Devon garage reporting most profitable period with First Stop

A mid-Devon garage is enjoying its most profitable period of trading since new owners took over in May 2022, with £100,000 recently invested on a huge refurbishment, new equipment and opting to become a member of the First Stop network.

Cully Tyres & Autocare, remains the biggest independent tyre dealer in Cullompton, but has seen a transformation in business, after recruiting...

New director to lead Great South West’s ambitious growth plans

Ahmed Goga has joined the Great South West Partnership as a director, advising on the Board’s future growth plans.

The Great South West is a Pan-Regional Partnership of senior business leaders, local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, universities and colleges across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Partnership aims to promote the region’s ‘...

Finalists announced for West Country Women Awards

The big reveal of this year's West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week.

Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.

The...

5 Common WordPress Design Mistakes and How Cude Design Can Help You Avoid Them

Designing a WordPress website can be an exciting yet challenging task, especially with the numerous elements and details to consider. In this blog post, we will explore five common WordPress design mistakes and how Cude Design , a proficient web design agency, can assist you in avoiding them.

1. Overloading with Plugins Mistake:

Many WordPress users tend to install numerous plugins...

Harnessing Digital Channels: The Future of Business Advertising

Digital platforms offer a multitude of opportunities to reach a wider audience, tailor messages for specific demographic groups, and analyze results in real time. By ignoring these channels, businesses risk missing out on a vast potential audience and falling behind competitors who have already tapped into this invaluable resource.

Companies are now realizing that traditional...

Devon County Council secures additional funding to extend free training for in-demand job roles

Around 400 more free training places are being offered through the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps after Devon County Council secured an extra £900,000 for its programme.

The County Council scheme is responding to employers across Devon and Cornwall to help them bring the right skills into their business and to upskill existing staff.

Aimed at adults aged 19 and over, the...

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