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...

RSL roofing supplies sold to Longhouse Group

South West-based Longhouse Group has expanded its portfolio of companies with the acquisition of the region’s leading independent roofing supplies merchant, Roofing Supplies (SW) Limited (RSL).

The announcement means Longhouse’s stable of South West companies, which includes grounds care machinery specialist MST and light engineering supplier Parkins, now has assets with a combined...

4 Ways Businesses Can Guard Against Theft during the Holidays

There is no doubt about the fact that crime always rises during the holidays, and typically that means theft is something you are going to need to contend with. It is an easy time for criminals to come out from between the cracks simply because there is so much traffic during this busy season. Remember, holiday shoppers are not always willing to pay cash (or credit!) for the gifts they are ‘...

How local businesses can work together in building a strong online presence

The internet really influences how the local economy grows in more ways than one. Recently, we’ve seeing a lot of local internet users promoting local businesses, tourist attractions and other parts of the economy in Plymouth. The internet is also affecting the way we do things, from how we search for information to our shopping habits.

Local businesses are starting to make use of the...

Local firm supports PASMA week with Mannequin Challenge

This week local Plympton business, SSG Training and Consultancy, are showing their support for PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufactures Association) Tower Safety Week by attempting the mannequin challenge!

A number of team members, directed by SSG PASMA trainer Dave George, worked together to recreate the social media craze. The mannequin challenge, already carried out...

More units let at Saltash commercial hub

Rising demand for commercial accommodation is keeping Plymouth property specialists Bruton Knowles busy - tracking down remaining units on the city outskirts.

Mark Slade from the firm’s Lockyer Street office has now let four out of five units at the Moorlands Trading Estate at Saltash and has offers on the last remaining unit.

The light industrial units vary from 1,410 to 3,...

What Insurance Does a Mechanic Need?

Whether you live in Plymouth or anywhere else in the UK, you undoubtedly have several insurance policies in place to protect your home, car, and life. Insurance is there to act as a safety net. Nobody can predict what’s around the corner, but insurers make it their job to work out the odds of anything untoward happening to you or something you own, and then price a policy accordingly.

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Triple finalist place at Learning Awards for Plymouth business

Judges at the 2017 Learning Awards looking for outstanding examples of best practice, innovation and excellence have shortlisted Plymouth elearning company, Sponge UK three times.

The business, based at Plymouth Science Park, is a finalist with Royal Mail in the Learning Technologies category and with Specsavers in the Onboarding Programme of the Year category.

The company’s...

Gaia Spa hosts property event

On 26th September, the new Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall welcomed the women’s professional networking organization, Women in Property, for a networking showcase of the spa – the largest new build spa development completed in the UK this year.

The newly finished spa offers the finest facilities including 12 treatment rooms, a state of the art gym by Pulse Fitness, luxury infinity swimming...

Plymouth Office Workers Score High on Sick Day Survey

A recent survey that asked 10,000 office workers across the UK about pretending to be off sick resulted in Plymouth workers being the most honest.

FreeOfficeFinder, who help businesses find office space, asked the 10,000 participants a number of questions on whether or not they have had time off work without actually being sick in the past year. The 10,000 workers were split between 10...

Accountants achieve record exam results

A record 26 trainees achieved a total of 36 passes across all of Bishop Fleming's offices covering the South West and West Midlands, with 7 completing their professional level.

The firm has also taken on 35 new trainees this year, another record, and is still recruiting.

At the local Plymouth office 4 trainees have passed 4 exams of the Institute of Chartered Accountants...

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