Business

34% of GamStop Users Still Gamble on Offshore Sites

Did you notice that the UKGC-based self-exclusion programme brings new limitations to the table? Its purpose is to help people manage their gambling habits. Even though it aims to assist casino enthusiasts, a surprising statistic exists: 34% of GamStop users keep on using offshore betting...

Over 100 small businesses in Plymouth use this accounting platform

Business in Plymouth is hugely varied and growing by the day. Whether it be an independently-owned aquatic retailer or a large firm specializing in legal advice, there’s a place for anyone to market their services and expand their business.

One thing all these successful businesses have in common: they’ve navigated the growing economic landscape by adapting to change.

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The strangest business expenses of 2018

Expenses are just a part of business. Designed to ensure that you’re never burdened by the need to spend unreasonable amounts of your own money for company matters, it’s a system that a majority of workplaces will have in force, for both staff comfort and general courtesy. Whether it’s for travel costs (train tickets or petrol), covering a client dinner or staff away to boost morale and...

Modern necessities - 4 ways security bollards are changing big cities

There’s no question: We live in an age where solutions to age old challenges are at your finger tips. But that can actually be a challenge in itself. When a vibrant, busy city such as London (or its residents and business owners)has to find the best solutions to look after their citizens, what option do you pick?

That’s when you need one item that can fix it all for you. And for city...

Can Plymouth Businesses Look Forward to a Prosperous 2019?

With the start of a new year, now is a time to look ahead to see what 2019 will bring for the businesses of Plymouth. While it is true that there is a great deal of uncertainty in the air over Brexit which is a concern for many, there is still a lot to be positive about for business owners in the Plymouth area over the next 12 months.

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This positivity comes...

Celebrating Exceptional Care across Devon and Cornwall

The annual Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall will honour outstanding individuals, providers and suppliers from across the care industry, including care homes, community care, voluntary organisations, emergency services and more.

The initiative, backed by organisations including Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Proud to...

Best Practices for Commercial Buildings Cleaning in Winter

Winter provides the most challenging time of the year due to the numerous maintenance schedules to ensure all systems in commercial facilities and buildings work well. Therefore, it’s better to prepare for the worst than get caught flat-footed.

This article will focus on the major maintenance tips you can perform by yourself. However, if you aren’t as handy, you can always contact...

Inspiring new film celebrates the people behind Plymouth's growing community business sector

A film dedicated to the people of Plymouth and the city’s growing community business sector has been launched.

The uplifting footage, produced by independent trust Power to Change, highlights some of the people, places and ideas behind the city’s dynamic alternative economy.

The short film features a range of projects from across the city, including Street Factory, a dance...

Why Ecommerce Merchants Can’t Afford to Ignore Mobile

Not long ago, the thought of people buying things on tiny pocket computers would have seemed totally absurd. But smartphone shopping is common practice in today’s economy, where mobile ecommerce is constantly gaining a larger market share. These are a few of the top reasons why ecommerce merchants can’t afford to ignore mobile.

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Growing your financial business to new heights

Plenty of Brits set up businesses on a regular basis. In fact, it’s believed that over half a million new businesses are launched every year. And with Plymouth acting as a key node in the heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, it’s clear that this in particular is an entrepreneurial area. But while everyone’s familiar with obvious business ventures such as shops, restaurants and...

Bruton Knowles Celebrates Five Years of Growth in Plymouth

National property consultancy, Bruton Knowles, is celebrating its 5th year anniversary of the opening of its Plymouth office and is set to instigate plans for further growth in 2019.

The firm, which has 12 branches across the UK, opened an office in Plymouth as part of its expansion into the South West region. Since launching five years ago, it has already proved a success, seeing...

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