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Choosing the Right Survey Partner: 5 Measured Building Experts to Consider

When it comes to construction, renovation, or architectural planning, accuracy is everything. That’s why measured building surveys have become an essential component in the early stages of many UK-based projects.

Whether you're an architect, property developer, or homeowner embarking...

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Historic North Devon village set to get superfast broadband

A historic village is set to join the information superhighway thanks to a broadband provider that specialises in providing superfast connections to rural areas.

Picturesque Clovelly in North Devon is renowned as one of the UK’s only privately-owned villages. The village is home to a herd of donkeys, once beasts of burden, who now enjoy the cliff-side views from a stable at the top of...

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Transport and digital investments to improve connectivity across Devon

The Heart of the South West LEP is calling on Government to confirm its promises and deliver vital funding for transport and digital projects, to improve the region’s strategic connectivity and boost growth.

The South West is England’s most rural region, often falling behind other areas when it comes to being digital and physically connected. Delivering people and businesses with...

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Government urged to support South West’s future skills

The Heart of the South West LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) is calling on Government to accelerate upskilling the region’s workforce with the skills of the future.

Companies in the Heart of the South West area (Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay) are struggling to recruit in growing areas including data science, cyber, robotics, machine learning and customer service. This ‘skills...

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Not from Concentrate Juices: The Benefits for Your Business

There has been a growing trend towards healthier, more natural products in recent years. One area where this trend is particularly evident is in the beverage industry, where consumers are increasingly turning away from sugary sodas and towards fruit juices. However, not all juices are created equal. What do we mean by this? Well, have you ever heard of ‘NFC’ juices? Today, we'll take a closer...

Why Serviced Offices are the Best Choice for New Startup Business in the UK

Starting a new business is exciting, but it can also be daunting, especially when it comes to finding an office space. There are various options available, but serviced offices are gaining popularity among startups in the UK for several good reasons. Today, we will explore why serviced offices are the best choice for new startup businesses in the UK.

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A rising star! Foot Anstey employee announced as a finalist at the British Muslim Awards

Aziz Deen, Associate in Foot Anstey LLP's Islamic Finance team, has been announced as finalist in the Rising Star in Law category at the British Muslim Awards 2023.

The award ceremony will be held on 28 April 2023 at The Marquee, Manchester and is one of the most prestigious events in the Muslim community. The British Muslim Awards has been recognising the achievements of British...

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Tips on How to Improve Cash Flow Management

Cash flow is the money that comes in and out of the company. Your business needs to manage its cash flow properly to ensure you have enough to pay for the ongoing expenses, such as employees' salary and office rent, and invest, upgrade, or purchase assets. Negative cash means that your expenses are more than the amount you generate. If this continues, the company could end up in bankruptcy....

Jurassic Fibre beats industry average for opportunities for women in tech

Ultra-fast broadband provider Jurassic Fibre has announced a 209% rise in the number of women in its workforce in just two years – many in tech, construction and engineering roles traditionally occupied by men.

The South West-based company employs over 460 people at its office base in Exeter and satellite base in Honiton.

Marking International Women’s Day (Wednesday 8 th March...

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Coworking opens up colourful career opportunities for blogger

Award-winning travel blogger and digital content professional Claire Hall says that coworking has helped her branch out her business interests over the last couple of years.

She has been blogging for more than a decade through her Tin Box Traveller website which is one of the top-ranked family travel blogs in the UK.

Claire started her freelance career a couple of years...

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BLOCK Plymouth announces Devon Mind as Charity of the Year

BLOCK Plymouth is proud to announce that we have selected Devon Mind as our Charity of the Year for 2023.

Devon Mind is a local mental health charity that has been working tirelessly to support people living with mental health problems across Devon. They offer a range of services and support, including counselling, support groups and mental health training.

As a company, we...

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