Business

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...

UK's top business motivational speaker visits Plymouth

On Friday the 7th of September local businesses in the Plymouth area have the opportunity to meet the UK's No1 Motivational Business Speaker, Brad Burton, at the Marsh Mills Beefeater in Plymouth.

Brad is visiting Devon to speak with local business owners and entrepreneurs to find the faces of the future and invite people to join the "Now What Club", a supportive, family-like, business...

STEM ambassador achieves goal of apprenticeship with asbestos experts at Plymouth Science Park

A graduate trainee at Kovia, one of the few UK companies specialising in the identification, on-going management and the safe removal of asbestos, is finally realising her university dream of becoming a specialist in the field.

A team of six are based at its prestigious Plymouth Science Park headquarters with a further four consultants and surveyors, working on various sites across the...

What is preventing you from making a profit

You might be a novice trader or a person wanting to start trading for a living. You are concerned about making enough profit for your living or your family living. ‘Can you make a decent income from your trade or will you end up being broke and losing all your investment?’ These type of question may be poking you in your head all the time. This type of a headache is really bad for trading...

Calling all Devon South West startups - Have a go at Pitch Fest

£1 million in the room. Pitch Fest presents Golden Opportunity for Startups at Exeter’s Innovation & Ideas Festival

The Like Minds Innovation and Ideas Festival is set to return again to Exeter this September. Having hosted high profile global events in locations such as New York and Helsinki, there is a particular excitement regarding the Festival’s return to Exeter, the city in...

Exclusive: 45% of South West employees have felt bullied by a boss

New research has revealed that 45% of people in the South West have felt bullied by a boss throughout their careers, and a huge 87% said they would confront their boss if they thought they were in the wrong.

The survey of more than 1,000 employees was carried out by UK printing supply company TonerGiant . Interestingly, 42% of the South West see their boss as a friend, but not a close...

High tech PSP firm leads the way for on-line marketing

Do you run a business and sometimes feel you’re struggling to be found on the internet?

Do you wish you could really grab someone’s interest - but are not sure how to do so? How do you convert leads into sales?

IT specialist company, Vivity Internet Marketing, based at the prestigious Plymouth Science Park, has identified key ingredients which help to guarantee your success....

Bosses are not hiring women because they ‘might start a family soon’

Nearly one in three UK bosses admit they have or would reject a female job applicant because they suspect she ‘might start a family soon’.

Although this form of employment discrimination is unlawful, 15% anonymously admitted that they had broken sex discrimination laws.

The new research of 501 bosses, carried out by law firm Slater and Gordon, also revealed that one in four...

Why local businesses must engage with digital

Plymouth is a great place to do business. From Plymouth Market on Cornwall Street to shopping centres like the Armada, there are all sorts of business hubs here. But in the modern digital age, relying on traditional business techniques like getting out and about in the town centre and showing up at local fairs and trade shows simply isn’t enough. Now, it’s essential for those who want to build...

Onecom wins Total Communications Partner 2018 award at Vodafone Partner of the Year Awards 2018

Onecom has been named Total Communications Partner 2018 at the Vodafone Partner of the Year Awards held at County Hall in London.

With capabilities spanning fixed, mobile and unified communications, partner organisations were recognised for providing outstanding customer experience, strong sales performances and success in collaboration.

Actress and comedian Sally Phillips...

How to start your career in accountancy in the South West

The South West of the UK is an area of outstanding natural beauty with a thriving tourism industry and is a great place to live and work. It is therefore an ideal part of the country in which to start your career in accountancy, with lots of successful firms looking for the brightest new candidates. Accountancy is basically the practice of reporting and recording the financial transactions of...

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