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...

3 Payment Management Mistakes and How to Solve Them

It's safe to say that the main goal of every business is to generate a solid profit. However, a successful business is more than just selling a product or a service; in order to truly thrive, the business must be successful in all aspects, including when making business payments.

However, between manual data entry, multiple forms of payment, and manual reconciliation, making business...

Burts Potato Chips represents Manufacturing in The Parliamentary Review

Artisan snacks producer Burts Potato Chips has been selected to appear in the 2015/16 edition of The Parliamentary Review. Established by former minister The Rt Hon David Curry shortly after the 2010 general election, The Parliamentary Review’s September release has become a key fixture in the political calendar.

Burts Potato Chips features alongside a select number of outstanding...

Essential video conference tools to have in your company's arsenal

The ability to launch a high-quality video conference tool is absolutely one of the most valuable and cost-efficient tools you can have in a large enterprise.

Whether it’s to communicate between departments, cut short the time and resources needed to have a productive meeting, or turn client conversations over email or the phone into fully-fledged project briefings with the potential...

Topping out ceremony at Plymouth's landmark IT hub

Plymouth Science Park’s landmark £7million building already has two top London-based firms wanting to move in.

Both are relocating their R&D hubs to Plymouth Science Park, drawn by its innovation, support for businesses, technological advancement and partnership working with the South West

Local Enterprise Partnership, Plymouth University and Plymouth City Council.

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Celebrating five years of hardworking success

It’s time to reach for some delicious Devon fizz. South Hams’ based RAW PR & Marketing is celebrating its fifth anniversary and five fantastic years of working with the county’s thriving food and drink industry and, more recently, marine leisure organisations.

Established by Hayley Reynolds in 2011, RAW’s team now includes fellow director Jonathan Reynolds, who heads up the marine...

Plymouth insurance agency named among the best

Insurance Business UK has just released a report recognising Curtis Marine Insurance as one of the insurance industry’s top specialty brokerage businesses. The report showcases 102 of the best brokerage agencies providing specialised insurance services.

In determining the list, Insurance Business UK focused on agencies that are ahead of the game in the specialty insurance space,...

Work starts on Veterans’ Self-Build project in Plymouth

Planning permission was granted in April 2016 for the new development of 24 affordable homes on the site of the former St George’s Day Centre at George Place, Millbay. Interserve, the International Support Services and Construction Group, with a local office in Plymouth, have been appointed as main contractor and work is now underway. The affordable housing development will include 12 self-build...

Burncoose Nurseries announce continued growth

Burncoose Nurseries has achieved further significant growth in the year to 31st March 2016.

The plant mail order business continues to grow in terms of order numbers, average order value and profitability. The number of mail order orders year on year increased by 33% and 28% by value. The landscaping department and retail sales from the nursery itself have also produced a good result...

Plymouth elearning company shortlisted for top award

Online training for the NHS created by a Plymouth company has been shortlisted for a leading award, after saving £200,000 for the health service in just three months.

Elearning business, Sponge UK, based at Plymouth Science Park, worked with Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust to transform 13 compliance topics into high quality elearning modules.

The project has been...

New business slumps in SW post-EU Referendum

Private sector firms in the South West increased employment despite a decline in business activity in the month following the EU Referendum, according to the latest Lloyds Bank Regional PMI.

The data, which is the first indicator of regional business activity since the ‘leave’ vote, revealed that business activity in the region has gone from growth to contraction in July. New business...

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