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What Types of Devices Are Found During a Bug Sweep

Most people hear the phrase “bug sweep” and picture a tiny microphone hidden under a desk. That does happen, but real-world surveillance is usually far less cinematic and far more varied. Modern eavesdropping devices can be bought cheaply, disguised convincingly, and deployed by anyone from a...

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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...

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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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A diamond launch for 2019 Deon and Cornwall Venus Awards

Broadbase unveils stunning new Plymouth workplace at the Future of Construction

With the help of Broadbase Office Interiors, Construction Materials Online (CMO) inaugurated their impressive new offices at the Future of Construction event in Plymouth on 20th September.

CMO’s 878 square metre offices in Burrington Park were planned, designed, built and fitted-out by Broadbase as part of an intensive 12-week project. The Future of Construction event was an ideal...

Understanding Unfair Dismissal and Knowing When to Fight Back

Job security is one of the more important aspects of anyone’s career. Not being able to safely say you will have work next week is incredibly stressful, not to mention exploitative. Contracts are drawn up to fight against such exploitation, and to give workers rights within their employment that gives them more security. That being said, you can be let go at any time from any job. Being...

Things to do before investing in a local business

Investing locally is a great way to support your local community. It’s an investment in the economy of Plymouth and, by helping to create jobs and increase opportunity, it can improve the area where you live. With 875 business a year starting up in the city choosing the right ones to put your money into is no easy feat however. How can you narrow it down? What do you need to know about a...

Half of UK managers feel their gender or age has diminished colleagues’ confidence in them

A new report amongst UK managers reveals attitudes towards training and confidence in the workplace.

Worryingly, women were five times more likely to feel that their gender hinders confidence in them, with a fifth (20%) of female managers admitting they would rather be managed by a male colleague.

When it comes to confidence in their own abilities, almost half of men (48%) said...

The Most Popular Online Payment Methods In The UK

E-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop by helping us save money and time. that much we all know. But it has also revolutionized the way we pay. For many years cash was the king for UK shoppers. But now it's the electronic methods that the people of UK use for their online, as well as offline money spending.

Here are the payment methods UK online shoppers love using

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Community businesses in Plymouth invited to apply for share of £2.5m fund

Community businesses in Plymouth are being offered the chance to grow and develop - with the help of a national £2.5 million funding pot.

From 11 September 2018 projects across the city can apply for their share of The Community Business Fund, provided by independent trust Power to Change.

The fund offers grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 to English businesses ‘trading for...

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Drake Circus helps young people kick-start their career with free training programme

Drake Circus is calling for young people in Plymouth to take the first step in their retail careers by registering for its free training programme, Bright Lights Starting Out in Retail.

The five-week programme starts on the 10th September and will give young people in Plymouth access to high quality training, including advice from industry experts, support with interviews and CV...

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