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Eco-Friendly Corporate Gifts: Sustainable Options for Your Business

In today's environmentally conscious business landscape, sustainable corporate gifting has become more than just a trend—it's an expectation. Companies are increasingly opting for eco-friendly gifts that align with their corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals while still making a lasting...

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Demystifying Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know

Workplace drug testing can be a complex topic for many employers. As an essential tool to maintain safety, productivity, and a positive work environment, drug testing is often a crucial part of the hiring process and ongoing employment practices. However, navigating this process with a clear understanding of legal, ethical, and practical considerations is equally important. This article aims...

New Chief Operating Officer appointed by IMP Software

IMP Software, market-leading specialists in purpose-built budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), has appointed its first Chief Operating Officer.

Zanna Patchett has joined the company after nearly six years with REPL Group, a global consultancy and technology group specialising in workforce transformation, supply chain, customer experience and...

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Local stakeholders invited to have their say on inclusive growth in the South West

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP ) is carrying out a study to understand the potential for a future Social Impact Fund for the region .

The Heart of the South West LEP has commissioned a scoping report into a potential Social Impact Fund for the area, which covers Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The study will be carried out in partnership with...

The Secrets to Success - Tips for Launching a Thriving Estate Agency in Devon

Launching an estate agency in Devon can be an exciting and rewarding venture. With its picturesque landscapes, vibrant property market, and a strong sense of community, Devon offers ample opportunities for success in the property business. However, starting your own thriving estate agency requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and a customer-centric approach.

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Your Super Storage Secures Funding for Fourth Site

The Devon self-storage company, Your Super Storage, has expanded and opened a fourth site in the county, with help from leading UK asset finance provider, Ignition.

With three existing storage sites in and around Teignmouth and Totnes, demand for the company’s secure and convenient high-security storage units is continuing to rise, leading to the opening of a fourth site in Galmpton...

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Mercure Paignton hosts Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza, marking grand opening of new hotel in South Devon

The Mercure Paignton Hotel, a brand new four star, seafront hotel on the English Riviera, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all attendees who made their Seaside Nostalgia Extravaganza a resounding success. The event, held on Friday June 23 2023, was a celebration of the hotel's grand opening and brought together over 250 people, including local businesses, partners, colleagues, and friends...

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Stagecoach recognised in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the 2nd year

Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has been ranked as one of the country's top 100 apprenticeship employers, leading the transport sector on the number of new starts.

Benchmarked against more than 800 employers in multiple sectors of the economy, Stagecoach was ranked 42nd in the national league table that recognises England’s leading apprenticeship employers....

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Survey indicates that local tradespeople are upbeat about state of industry

According to a survey conducted by the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), which includes RGB Building Supplies, tradespeople across Cornwall and Devon are optimistic about the industry, despite the rise in inflation affecting the price of building materials and the cost of living crisis impacting workload.

The survey of self-employed tradespeople and small to medium-sized...

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Unity Schools Partnership appoints IMP Software, as Exeter-based MAT finance experts hit 300 customer milestone

Unity Schools Partnership, a soon-to-be family of 33 secondary, primary, middle and special schools, has become IMP Software’s 300th MAT customer.

The multi-academy trust (MAT), which is located mainly in Suffolk and also on the Essex and Cambridgeshire borders as well as Romford in East London, has purchased IMP Software’s purpose-built tools which provide budgeting, forecasting and...

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Steve Jacobs joins Benjamin Ball Associates

As Benjamin Ball Associates celebrates another bumper crop of new business wins, Steve Jacobs has joined the team as an experienced communications coach and writer. Steve has more than 25 years’ experience in corporate and financial public relations and will be an asset to the team in providing expert advice to their growing client roster.

Steve’s joining has expanded the services...

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