According to the Office for National Statistics, as of April 2020, 47 percent of people were working from home, mostly as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Before 2020, many workplaces didn’t allow working from home or even flexible hours, but COVID-19 has forced bosses to reassess their processes.
A survey of business leaders by speakers bureau VBQ Speakers has revealed that 68 percent will continue to hold company-wide meetings, annual general meetings and conferences virtually moving forward.
69 percent claim that virtual conferences are as...
Devon managers need to encourage their staff find their inner child to help take their businesses to the next level.
This is the message from North Devon training-and-skills company Skern Lodge, which is encouraging local companies to think about how their workforce might benefit from exciting meaningful outdoor challenges.
Training and Development Manager Richard Thomas said that not only are these challenges a great way to have shared experiences in a fun environment, but they can also teach individuals a great deal about themselves, help them think creatively and take...
If you ask any entrepreneur when the best time to start a business is, it’s likely their answer would be right now. There’s no time like the present, and with any start-up, finances play a huge part in your decision-making process. Here are a few hacks to get you started:
Keep business separate from personal
It’s never a good idea to blur the lines between business and pleasure. The same goes for your finances, especially when you start out. As a start-up it is imperative to treat your company as an independent entity, and a major reason is tax. Keeping an accurate record of your...
Instagram is one of the biggest phenomena in social media. Since its launch barely a decade ago, it has set a scorching pace of growth as an increasing number of users fell in love with its visual nature and its rich set of features making it ideal for the smartphone generation. Currently, with over one billion monthly active users, it ranks only after its parent Facebook, and sibling, YouTube. This has made it a very attractive destination for marketers of all hues trying to boost their brand awareness and engagement with their target audiences. The biggest challenge for businesses...
Following the publication of the Legal 500 2021 directory, Ashfords has once more been positioned as an outstanding leading law firm with rankings in 37 practice areas.
The Legal 500 provides comprehensive coverage on the best law firms and legal professionals, assessing the strengths of law firms in over 100 jurisdictions. The firm has received top tier rankings in eight practice areas: Corporate and Commercial, Employment, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery, Contentious Trusts & Probate, Shipping, Sport, Social Housing and IT & Telecoms.
“Everything we have done since 2000 led us to understand the post lockdown world.” Nigel Wilkinson, Managing Director, WNW Digital.
WNW Digital, a specialist marketing agency in Dix’s Field, Exeter, is marking 20 years in the industry by bringing another agency, Vibrant Pulse under their group umbrella at a time when online has never been more vital.
It’s a collaboration that not only protects jobs but brings new opportunities - no mean feat during the uncertainty of a...
If you own a Devon business and want to build on your reputation for producing quality, locally made goods, the Made in Devon scheme can help showcase what you have to offer.
Made in Devon is part of Trading Standards’ Buy With Confidence scheme, which guarantees that members trade in an honest and fair way.
The new scheme is being launched just as trust in locally made products is at an all time high, with more people then ever before choosing to ‘shop local’.
During lockdown demand for local produce and products increased with 41 per cent choosing to shop...
Robotic underwater surveys, life-saving technology to accelerate epilepsy diagnosis and a tech platform supplying over 100 million items of PPE are amongst the array of world-leading innovations and initiatives unveiled as finalists in this year's Tech South West Awards.
Leading tech companies and individuals from across the region make it on to the 2020 shortlists.
From Bristol and Bath, the finalists are Rovco, Brian Allen of Rovco, Rocketmakers, Richard Godfrey of Rocketmakers, FluoretiQ, Tumelo, Sparkol, Neighbourly, Mayden Academy, Harry Cobbold of Haio, David Kelly...
A new company has launched that will allow businesses across the South West to team up and secure new regional, national and global projects.
Collaborate South West is for business owners and leaders who want to grow their company by teaming up with others to deliver bigger projects.
Founded by Annabel McCabe and Mandy Swift, the company has already secured its first 20 company members in a range of key sectors and is now launching across the region.
Co-founder Mandy Swift said: “By teaming up like-minded business leaders, Collaborate SW will lead to new...
Businesses and self-employed people in Devon have received £480million in government grants to support them through the coronavirus pandemic, new data shows.
Businesses have received £321million and the self-employed £159million via grants that do not need to be paid back.
Meanwhile, businesses have secured £722million in coronavirus loans.
Devon has received more than any other county in the region in all three funding categories.
The data highlights how all 12 constituencies in Devon have benefitted from an unprecedented package of support to protect...
