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IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

IMP Software , the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, has announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a...

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Onecom secures £30m funding from HSBC UK in support of ambitious growth strategy

Onecom, the UK’s leading independent business communications provider, has secured a £30m finance package from HSBC UK in support of its ambitious growth plans.

The five-year funding deal will enable Onecom to invest heavily in customer experience, systems and teams, in line with its strategy of achieving significant growth in that time frame.

Initial projects include upgrades...

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‘Groundbreaking’ Plymouth crowdfunding initiative wins top prize at RTPI Awards

A pioneering Plymouth community infrastructure initiative which has embraced crowdfunding technology has won top prize at the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence.

Plymouth City Council’s ‘City Change Fund’ project was awarded the Silver Jubilee Cup at the event, which is the most established and respected awards ceremony in the UK planning...

The impact of store lighting - tips

Lighting is part of a store’s design that is often given less consideration than it is due. Before considering the potential impact that light design may have on custom, there are financial reasons why it should be at the forefront of your mind. Your shop lighting will almost certainly account for a large portion of your energy costs. In addition, the space seen and used within your store will...

Former IBM Master Inventor joins South West design firm

Plymouth based digital agency Elixel welcomes highly experienced IBM Master Inventor and UX designer, Rob Breeds, to its team. This addition is part of its development plans to help boost productivity in the region’s biggest businesses through unlocking their latent talent and improving communication across departments.

Elixel was founded in 2012 by four students while studying their...

Ultra-fast broadband coming to Plymouth

Improved ultrafast ‘Fibre to the Premises’ (FTTP) broadband will be rolled out to over 220 public buildings across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon over the next two years, thanks to a successful bid to a UK Government fund.

The buildings include council offices, GP surgeries, hospitals, schools, colleges and many others. This investment will significantly extend access to full...

5 convincing reasons to migrate to the cloud

According to a survey, an overwhelming 90% of companies are considering or already have invested in cloud migration. Numerous other studies conducted in the past few years have similar findings, making it clear that cloud is the future of business.

This modern form of accessing software has countless benefits for businesses, helping streamline operations, lower costs, and create an...

Four Steps to Building the Best Business Model

While it’s never been easier to launch your own business, it is also just as easy to fail. The key to lessening your exposure to business failure is to know exactly the right steps to take. By following a clear path to growth, you reduce the chances of making fundamental mistakes that will have long-term effects on the scalability of your business idea. No matter what sector or industry you’re...

Former IBM Master Inventor joins South West design firm

Plymouth based digital agency Elixel welcomes highly experienced IBM Master Inventor and UX designer, Rob Breeds, to its team. This addition is part of its development plans to help boost productivity in the region’s biggest businesses through unlocking their latent talent and improving communication across departments.

Elixel was founded in 2012 by four students while studying their...

Plymouth team marks 10 years of granting debt relief

A government department based in Plymouth has reached its tenth anniversary and over the past decade has granted debt relief to more than 250,000 people across the country.

The Insolvency Service’s Debt Relief Order Unit is based in Mayflower Street, issuing Debt Relief Orders (DROs) to people across the country.

A DRO normally runs for 12 months after which the debts are...

Plymouth Boat Club expands after successful first year

A Plymouth business, which has combined boating with the shared economy concept, has expanded after positive results from their first year.

Yacht Haven Quay, a Plymstock boatyard which is home to the UK’s largest ‘indoor marina’, launched the Plymouth Boat Club in April 2018 offering members a low cost way to get access to a brand new and professionally maintained motorboat.

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