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If you want to strike success in a business meeting- offer a plate of shortbread, new research reveals.

A study of 2,000 business workers found one in four say they’re more inclined to close a deal in a meeting because of the biscuits provided, with shortbread, chocolate bourbons and flapjacks all likely to win a favourable reaction.

In fact, having the right selection of...

The close-knit nature of many offices means it can be hard not to get on each other’s nerves once in a while. Whilst most office workers would never dream of deliberately annoying their colleagues, sometimes they can be just as bothersome without even realising it.

In a survey by office suppliers, Viking, it was discovered that Plymouth’s office workers found colleague whining to be...

The Devon Venus Business Women Awards 2015 officially opened for nominations at a glamorous launch party in Exeter on 21 May.

Local business men and women were welcomed at Exeter Castle by event organisers Celia Delaney of SpeakingSuccess and Alexis Bowater of Bowater Communications.

The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the county’s working women and...

Former primary school teacher and mum of two Lucy Bassett is set to clean up the homes of Plymouth with the launch of her own eco-friendly domestic cleaning and home care business, Bright & Beautiful.

Lucy, who was born in Plymouth and now lives in the city with her young family launches her business this month managing a team of cleaners to deliver ethical, professional and eco-...