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Four Exeter restaurants shortlisted for 2025 Deliveroo Restaurant Awards

The Deliveroo Restaurant Awards are back for 2025, celebrating the best and most loved local restaurants up and down the country.

From local independent burger joints to neighbourhood sushi restaurants and all the dishes and flavours in between, this year sees four restaurants in Exeter shortlisted for accolades in South England and Wales, including Best Chinese and Best Fish & Chips.

From today until 9th May at 23.59, local food lovers can cast their votes to back their best-loved restaurants. Those who participate are automatically entered into a draw to win £150...

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Devon businesses urged to prepare for power cuts following flood alerts

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/17/2025 - 7:29am

Businesses in Devon have been urged to take proactive steps to avoid disruption from power cuts, with the threat of floods looming.

Experts from emergency power specialist, Central Power Services, are warning that businesses in Devon must act now to ensure they can continue to run in the event of likely outages.

The UK Government has issued a flood warning and recommended that people prepare for potential groundwater flooding caused by high levels of rainfall from Dolton to Bideford.

Severe weather such as heavy rain and flooding can cause powercuts. Being left...

Fostering Business Innovation Through Diverse Perspectives

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Wed, 04/16/2025 - 3:13pm

Companies that lack a broad range of capabilities and ideas will struggle to adapt and innovate in the modern business environment. Embracing diverse perspectives can help businesses better understand and serve different customer bases, boosting resilience and overall performance.

The Link Between Diversity and Innovation

Businesses can benefit from a diverse workforce beyond fulfilling a social responsibility. A wider talent pool with different backgrounds working together can lead to huge rewards in terms of innovation.

Diversity can challenge conventional thinking to...

Exposing the Red Flags: How to Spot and Report Business Scams Before It's Too Late

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 04/15/2025 - 11:04pm

Business scams inflict financial damage, and even worse, they erode trust. Protect your business by learning to recognize the red flags and report business scams before you fall victim.

Spot business scams by learning the red flags

The odds are high that you or your employees have encountered phishing emails, fake investment opportunities, fraudulent supplier contracts, or identity theft. Whatever form a scam takes, the intention is always the same: scammers are out to steal money, data, or resources.

If just one of your employees falls prey to these scams, your entire...

The Technologies That the UK Is Betting on in 2025 and Beyond

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 12:04pm

A country’s prosperity is closely connected to the level of technological innovation and evolution, which means that betting on the right tech is a key part of any thriving country's development strategy. With more and more different tech sectors and cutting-edge innovations competing for attention, picking out the signal among the noise can be a difficult task.

Nonetheless, each government, company, and community has to decide what’s worth investing in each year. Here are the technologies our country is betting on in 2025 and onwards.

Blockchain technology – Crypto, NFTs...

Preventing Tenancy Fraud: Essential Tips for Landlords and Tenants

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2025 - 10:48am

Tenancy fraud has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, creating significant problems for both landlords and legitimate tenants. Understanding how to identify and prevent these scams is crucial for anyone involved in the rental market.

Experienced letting agents in the Sudbury area have reported a concerning rise in fraudulent rental applications over the past year. These professionals are often the first line of defence against potential scammers, utilising their experience and rigorous verification processes to protect property owners from financial losses and...

The Potential Benefits and Risks of Agentic AI Technologies

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 3:56pm

In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has propelled the development of agentic AI technologies, which are designed to perform tasks autonomously and adaptively. These technologies have immense potential to transform a variety of sectors, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment. However, as with any powerful tool, there are both promising benefits and significant risks associated with their deployment. Understanding these aspects is crucial for leveraging agentic AI effectively while mitigating its potential downsides....

5 Key Components of Effective Human Risk Management

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 3:54pm

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, human risk management is becoming increasingly crucial. Organizations are recognizing the need to not only safeguard their physical and financial assets but also manage the risk associated with human behavior. This involves understanding, predicting, and mitigating risks posed by employees and other stakeholders. To effectively manage these risks, organizations should focus on five key components: risk identification, risk assessment, communication and training, monitoring and reporting, and continuous improvement.

Risk...

How to Use Pronouns Correctly at Work (Without Overthinking It)

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 2:48pm

When it comes to language, there are so many evolving expectations that it can be hard to keep up. What was once acceptable is now taboo, and then what was taboo is now okay.

From “slay” to “bussin’,” the wrong word at the wrong time can make you seem out of place or downright old, but it’s not usually dangerous. Except, that is, when it comes to gender terms. Inaccurately using a pronoun, called misgendering , can insult someone to the point that you lose their trust and, possibly, their loyalty as your employee. Misgendering can even put the other person in physical or...

Farm Machinery Maintenance Checklist: Daily, Seasonal,and Annual Tasks

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 2:38pm

Key Takeaways

  • Neglecting equipment leads to breakdowns, reduced lifespan, and decreased efficiency.
  • Proactive maintenance prevents small issues from becoming costly repairs.
  • It's crucial to perform daily, seasonal, and annual checks for comprehensive care.
  • Keeping maintenance records helps track work, identify patterns, and schedule future tasks.
  • Safety checks should always be integrated into the maintenance routine.
  • Consistent maintenance is an investment that
  • ...

Social Media Marketing Strategies for Commercial Landscape Gardening Businesses

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:18am

Social media marketing has become an essential strategy for businesses of all types to reach new customers and grow their brand. For commercial landscape gardeners offering services like groundwork maintenance and commercial lawn mowing, developing an effective social strategy can help promote their services, showcase their past projects, and attract new clients. Here’s how landscape companies can leverage social media.

Engage on Relevant Platforms

The main social sites landscape companies should focus on are Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn. Each platform serves a...

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