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How Team Building Events Improve Workplace Collaboration

In today’s fast-paced work environment, effective collaboration and communication are vital for the success of any organisation. Many companies are turning to corporate team building events as a strategy to enhance team dynamics and foster better workplace collaboration. These events are not...

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How to make your business stand out

With new technology making the world more connected, in terms of running a business, there is going to be more and more competition. In the past, this was only something that needed to be looked into in the local area, but thanks to the internet making many businesses national, or even international, it is something that needs to be taken into account on a global scale.

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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...

Plymouth kitchen retailer opens new permanent premises

Bespoke kitchen design and fitting company, Simply Kitchens, has opened its first permanent premises in Plymouth after securing a £1.2m funding package from NatWest.

Previously located in rented premises at Christian Mill Business Park on Tamerton Foliot Road, the seven-figure finance package has funded the building of a bespoke 9,265 sq ft unit on Tamerton Road, Roborough.

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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...

PSP firm continues international expansion as success grows

More than 80 jobs are being created at a Plymouth Science Park based company this year as tech firm Sponge continues to expand upon its’ award-winning successes – despite the current uncertainty generated by Brexit.

Sponge delivers bespoke digital learning designed to train employees and improve performance for multi-national brands.

Virtual reality is just one of the latest...

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How to carry out link-building competitor analysis

There isn't a company in existence that can't learn something from its competitors. Even one as big and successful as Google can be accused of 'borrowing' ideas from the competition , so there's no reason you should feel too proud to, either. Competitor analysis lets you assess which other companies are doing and add the best bits into your arsenal.

This is certainly true when it comes...

What costs are there when starting a new business?

Starting a new business is likely to be one of the most exhilarating, exhausting and scary enterprises you will ever undertake. Statistics vary, but it’s generally accepted that at least 50% of new UK businesses will fail within the first five years and the number one cause of their failure is cash flow. It’s crucial that any new business is able to sustain its running costs, not all of which...

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