Business

Latest #IGForexChat reveals how Brexit negotiations are affecting the Forex markets

With the UK due to formally leave the European Union (EU) in less than six months, Brexit negotiations are reaching a nervous climax. Hopes remain that the UK government will secure a deal with the EU by the end of the year, but what impact are the Brexit talks having on the forex markets? How far could the pound fall if there is no deal reached? Would the pound be affected by a vote of no-...

Devon-based GripHero shortlisted in prestigious national health & safety awards

GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world's first fuel nozzle-mounted hand-protection dispenser, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Tomorrow's Health & Safety Awards 2019, which honour services and products that have had the biggest impact on the health and safety industry over the past year.

The shortlisting is seen as a huge achievement for the Devon-based business...

Plymouth law firm bolsters real estate offering with new appointments

Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its real estate team in Plymouth with two new appointments.

Christopher Stephens joins as Managing Associate from law firm Nash & Co LLP where he was Partner. He has experience of advising clients on complex real estate matters including strategic land assembly and development projects for mixed retail and volume...

Sponge UK soaking up success at PSP with huge recruitment drive

Digital learning has catapulted one Plymouth company into a world leader for its creativity and excellence.

Sponge’s growing international reach and reputation means it’s now aiming to recruit 36 people for 12 different roles by the end of this year.

The company, based at the Plymouth Science Park, has rapidly grown to become one of the largest custom digital learning providers...

How a Business Can Maximise Profit By Cutting Costs

Every business is always looking for ways to maximise profit, and this tends to focus on increasing sales. While this is an effective way to increase the profit a company makes, it is also highly worth looking at ways in which you can reduce costs. Often there are a few simple changes that an entrepreneur can make which will drastically reduce costs without interfering with the operation which...

Legal award for Carrie

Carrie Laws from The Family Law Company’s Plymouth team was named this year’s Young Lawyer of the Year at the Plymouth Law Society’s annual dinner held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel.

The award was open to solicitors, legal executives, trainees and paralegals practising for 10 years or less. Carrie was nominated for the award by her colleagues and was one of ten finalists.

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3 Tips For Keeping Your Retail Store Safe

It’s no secret how damaging theft can be to a retail store. If you’re a store owner you may have experienced that pernicious eating in to your bottom line that theft can produce.

Shoplifters can walk out with hundreds or even thousands of pounds worth of merchandise during each theft, especially if you sell high value merchandise. And while these thieves are making off with your...

International marine training company moves into state-of-the-art Plymouth facility

A training provider that runs commercial maritime training courses has moved in to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility at Turnchapel Wharf on Plymouth’s waterfront.

SeaRegs Training specialise in commercial maritime training including survival and first aid for entry level seafarers right up to Stability, Navigation and Radar for Masters with notable clients including the Port of...

5 Ways To Protect Your Business

There are many reasons why you should keep your business as safe as possible. If you don’t, you might find that your reputation suffers and you lose money, and it can also mean that the personal data of your customers is at risk, and this can have hugely negative outcomes for everyone. Protecting your business from attack, both physically and online, is one way to prove how trustworthy you...

A diamond launch for 2019 Deon and Cornwall Venus Awards

Nominations open for Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2019 in association with NatWest and in partnership with Bowater Communications at a glittering event in the heart of Plymouth.

Following its recent launch held at Drakes Jewellers on 19th September nominations for the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2019 are now open.

Nominations are flooding in for the Devon &...

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