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Workplace safety: 4 practical ways to reduce accidents on site

No matter the size or the sector that you operate in, your business has a duty to protect employees from harm. Accidents at work can lead to serious injuries, costly claims and long-term damage to your company’s reputation. The good news is that all it takes is a proactive approach and...

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Leading Plymouth e-commerce company ICO3 seeks 12 new partners

Plymouth based e-commerce company ICO3 have doubled their recruitment target of new retail partners from six to 12 in the next three months following substantial growth of their existing partners this summer; among them Simply Cornish Hampers of Redruth, Catherine Best Jewellery of Guernsey and Austen Knapman Steel of Paignton. They plan to launch the new partners by Christmas 2013 bringing...

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RICS launch guide to help small businesses manage their property assets

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has today launched a guide to help small businesses take better control of their finances through managing their property assets differently.

Property costs – such as business rates and rent – are one of the most significant expenses incurred by SMEs and failure to take professional advice as to how to manage them could costs businesses...

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Three is the magic number for Plymouth Chamber apprentices

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is celebrating after the successful appointment of a third apprentice to its team.

Chris Bartolini joined the Chamber on 2nd September 2013, alongside previous apprentices Daniel Ninnim and Charley Michael. Both Daniel and Charley have secured permanent contracts with the Chamber since starting their apprenticeships. A member of the 1000 Club, Plymouth...

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The 'Secret Millionaire' and television geologist honoured at Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards

The Secret Millionaire Dominic List, and one of the most recognised and popular scientists in the country, Professor Iain Stewart MBE, were among this year’s winners at the Vice-Chancellor’s Enterprise Awards.

Now in their fifth year, the awards run by Plymouth University, showcase and celebrate enterprise in the region across teaching, research, community and business engagement, and...

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Bank of England should limit house price inflation, says surveyors' body

Research by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) proposes cap on price growth

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee should consider limiting annual house price inflation to 5% in order to prevent another housing bubble, reckless bank lending and a dangerous build up in household debt, according to new RICS research launched on Friday 13 September.

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Royal Mail privatisation set to proceed, government announces

The government has given notice of its intention to proceed with the privatisation of what it has indicated will be the majority part of the Royal Mail.

Notice has been given to the London Stock Exchange with the plans set to begin in the coming weeks.

10% of the shares will be given to UK Royal Mail employees - 150,000 given free with a priority offer for additional shares,...

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Government announces £69 million more for Start-Up Loans and New Enterprise Allowance

Aspiring entrepreneurs from across Britain will get financial backing from the government under a £69 million package of support that will help create tens of thousands of new businesses, according to the government.

David Cameron has announced the new funding which will include:

Business mentoring and funding for people who are unemployed but want to start up a company

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Graduate company wins funding thanks to Plymouth University students' expertise

A graduate entrepreneur is planning to expand his company after successfully working with a team of business students from Plymouth University.

Andrew Prosser, director of Series 41, enlisted the help of 55 first year Business Management students to focus on market research as part of the Inspiring Futures project, run by Plymouth Business School’s Talent Hub.

Andrew, himself a...

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Kitsons scale new heights - Three Peaks Charity Challenge

16 members of staff from leading Devon law firm Kitsons faced the challenge of a lifetime this weekend when they tackled the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.

Three teams of walkers left the comfort of their desks to don walking boots and waterproofs and undertake the gruelling 10,000 feet ascent across uneven terrain...

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Sellers return to the South West housing market in record levels

Rising prices and burgeoning buyer demand have led to significant increases in homes coming onto the South West property market, says the August RICS Residential Market Survey.

During August, 68 percent more chartered surveyors reported increases not decreases in new instructions in the region (from +42 percent in July). This is the highest number since RICS started to record these...

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