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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...

Onecom recognised as leader in cloud solutions with Mitel Gold status

Leading telecoms provider Onecom’s expertise in cloud services and communications technology has been recognised with the award of Gold Partner Status from Mitel.

The award comes after a year in which Onecom invested heavily in its cloud services offering, bolstering its impressive communications portfolio and introducing new Mitel services.

The award consolidates Onecom’s...

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Europe key market despite Brexit, say SW business owners

More than 70 per cent of region's exporters looking to Europe to fund growth, according to Thomas Westcott survey

Despite the looming prospect of Brexit the overwhelming majority of businesses in the South West looking to export are eyeing Europe as part of their 2017 expansion plans.

That's one of the headline findings of a far-reaching survey into South West businesses'...

IT Specialist Company Relocates to Plymouth Science Park

Keeping your computers and digital information in tip top order is crucial for any business and a newcomer to Plymouth Science Park will be waving its magic wand to improve the technological outlook for local firms in 2017.

Info-plane’s relocation will allow its business to expand further as its Managing Director, Marcus Windle, works with a team of Devon based experts to assist local...

5 Ways to Create Your Bright Idea

We all dream of a light bulb moment to help us become a business tycoon. However, if you have an idea you believe could be unlike anything else on the market, it is type to make that dream a reality and here’s how…

Document Your Idea

The last thing you will want to happen is for someone to steal your invention. That’s why you should document it as soon as possible. Write down...

Business confidence surges in SW

Business confidence has increased in the South West but economic uncertainty remains the biggest threat to firms, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank.

The report’s confidence index - an average of respondents’ expected sales, orders and profits over the next six months – increased to 17 per cent, up from four per cent, the survey’s score in September...

Onecom among first top tier winners in new Vodafone partner process

Leading telecoms provider Onecom has become one of the first companies to be awarded the status of Total Communications Partner under the new Vodafone Partner Programme.

The award comes after Onecom staff completed thousands of hours of training in total communications expertise and customer excellence.

A total of 425 staff members at Onecom’s Hampshire headquarters and at its...

Onecom recognised for staff commitment with Investors in People award

Onecom’s commitment to staff training and development has been recognised with an award from Investors in People (IiP).

The company, the UK’s leading independent business-to-business communications provider, has been awarded Silver accreditation after a rigorous assessment procedure.

Assessors examine how companies empower staff, recognise and reward good performance and...

4 Easy Local Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

These days, business owners are getting bombarded left and right with the latest marketing trends and techniques. In this climate, it can become easy to get caught up in the mix without an effective strategy.

Blindly investing in marketing can have a negative effect on your profit margins, and many business owners end up spending more than they can afford in a desperate attempt to...

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Festive fun with new Christmas game by Plymouth business

Award-winning Plymouth company, Sponge UK has created a special Christmas game to spread some festive cheer and test out the latest elearning technology.

Every year, the business, based at Plymouth Science Park, creates an online Christmas game as an alternative to sending Christmas cards.

The highly skilled team at Sponge used the opportunity to put newly released elearning...

Learning design talent at Plymouth firm wins national recognition

Plymouth business, Sponge UK has attracted another top award, this time for the design talents of Kate Nicholls, the company’s Head of Learning Innovation.

The former Plymouth College student is Learning Technologies Designer of the Year after winning gold at the Learning Technologies Awards for her track record in the high quality design of effective digital learning programmes....

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