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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...

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CYBG SME Health Check Index finds market is stable, though a sharp fall in confidence reflects ongoing Brexit concerns

The latest figures from CYBG's Q3 SME Health Check Index have found that the SME business environment has remained broadly stable in the last quarter, having recorded 46.3 points, down 0.7 points from last quarter. Although the drop is not severe, the findings represent the second lowest level recorded since data collection began at the start of 2014. The low level recorded by the Index is...

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Silicon Technology Company Wins National Award

Plymouth-based technology company, Moortec Semiconductor, have been announced as winners of the prestigious Techworks Emerging Technology Company Award. Moortec, who license in-chip monitoring technology to many Silicon-Valley companies, accepted the award last week in London.

Accepted by Moortec CEO Stephen Crosher and VP of Marketing Ramsay Allen, the award honours growing companies...

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GripHero releases cut-price recycling bins to reduce plastic waste on forecourts

Following hot on the heels of the national launch of GripHero’s revolutionary new fuel-nozzle mounted hand-protection dispenser to hundreds of forecourts across the UK and Ireland, GripHero is releasing a new range of bold and brightly coloured plastic recycling bins to help complete the recycling circle.

The bright pink bins are being made available to help an increasingly plastic-...

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Is Your Business Suffering From A Branding Absence?

As an ever-popular business buzzword, it’s easy to dismiss the importance of branding. When you're juggling the daily diary and running a full-time business, finding the time to focus on something so seemingly vague can often be easily neglected. However, a new survey from the promotional products retailer 4imprint has revealed just how important branding is for UK shoppers, and if your...

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Plymouth to be pilot for pioneering consumer legal service ahead of national roll out

A new app which aims to make legal advice and support more affordable and accessible for consumers is to be piloted in Plymouth ahead of a national roll out across England and Wales within the next few weeks.

LegalShield, a UK-based provider of legal services, has unveiled LegalDefence™, which will offer wide ranging consumer legal advice and support for just £24 per month, covering...

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SSG receives Lord Lieutenant’s Award for Armed Forces Support

Health and Safety Training provider SSG Training and Consultancy have recently been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, for their continued support to members of the Armed Forces community within their employment.

The training provider, based in Plymouth, is one of only 16 organisations in the South West region who have been selected to receive...

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Electronic security specialists, Advanced Security Alarm Protection, partner with global video surveillance firm

Exeter based supplier of electronic security solutions, Advanced Security Alarm Protection (ASAP), have been awarded ‘key partner’ status with Dahua Technology – a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry.

As a key partner, ASAP will be able to offer the most advanced video surveillance systems available to customers across the South West and further afield...

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UTC Plymouth students unveil innovative Plymouth STEM app

UTC Plymouth, part of Reach South Academy Trust, today unveiled an innovative new app designed to co-ordinate local STEM activity, supporting the delivery of the STEM Plymouth Strategic Plan and increase the number of post-16 students studying or working in STEM fields.

Designed and developed by a group of Sixth Form IT and Computing Level BTEC students, the App is for use by the...

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Money saving tips for your business

Cutting down on staff costs

Although motivated and loyal staff are a plus for any business, employees can prove to be too expensive. An alternative is to use freelancers and independent contractors. Training an employee takes time and money, hiring an independent contractor, already an expert in the field, who will only charge you for tasks you really need done, can save a great deal...

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Big Changes Are Coming to the South: What It Means for Your Business

Despite the market uncertainties and the ongoing Brexit negotiations, more investors are supporting UK businesses across the country. More importantly, investors are beginning to move further south, looking at businesses in the midlands and moving further down the island. The investments made so far are substantial as well.

The increasing number of investors who are investing their...

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