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Top risks to trade businesses in 2026

The year ahead brings opportunities, but it also carries challenges that, if ignored, can disrupt your work and damage your reputation. Trade professionals operate in an environment where costs rise quickly, regulations tighten and clients expect more for less. When you understand the risks and...

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Businesses called upon to protect national water supplies

UK businesses are being urged to play their part in the battle against needless water wastage following the imposition of drought measures by two of the UK’s largest water companies. Measures being advised include switching from flushing urinals to waterless urinals, saving hundreds of thousands of litres of water per year in businesses with more than one urinal.

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Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

South West based internet service provider, Jurassic Fibre, today announced the start of their ultrafast broadband network build in Cornwall.

The award-winning broadband company has already rolled out their state-of-the-art network to homes and businesses across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, where many towns and villages had previously struggled with inadequate and unreliable digital...

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Full complement for family law specialist as National Paralegal Awards shortlist is announced

The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in all five categories entered in this year’s National Paralegal Awards.

Rebecca Coombes and Emma Hawkins are both finalists in two categories: Paralegal of the Year South and Best Family Law Paralegal.

The regional award is given to a paralegal who has clearly demonstrated how they have exceeded client expectations and made a...

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How to Choose the Right Security System for Your Business

A quality security system is crucial for any business, large or small. No matter what type of business you manage or where it's located, a security event can happen at any time. Keep reading for more information on how to choose the right security system for your business.

Understand Your Needs

When it comes to business security, one size does not fit all. The first step in choosing...

Azets open Plymouth office

Azets, the UK's largest regional accountancy and business advisor to SMEs, has launched a new Plymouth office, located in Sutton Harbour. The new office shows Azets’ continued investment in the West Country and will house specialists in audit, business advisory, restructuring and insolvency.

The office, which opened at the end of July, is being headed up by Laura Pingree and Duncan...

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5 Tips for Climbing the Corporate Ladder

For a lot of people, climbing the corporate ladder and achieving higher levels of success is their main goal. However, it can sometimes be difficult to get there, as it takes time and hard work to push yourself to the top. Climbing the corporate ladder is all about putting in extra work and following your ambition until you reach your goals. There are many ways to climb the corporate ladder...

Top 5 Business Server Upgrades for SMEs

A huge aspect of the small to medium enterprise sphere is staying ahead of your competition. There are a few ways to do this as an SME, but a sure-fire way to keep your business ahead of the curve is to invest in the tech needed to scale your operation.

Every successful SME will have the infrastructure and tech to grow with customer demands while welcoming new business onto the books...

Vistry Partnerships construction team lead the way with new home fire training day

National Housebuilder Vistry Partnerships has opened the gates to their Mayflower Leat development, to Plymouth Fire Service for a training day.

The site in North Prospect, Plymouth is being delivered in partnership with Plymouth Community Homes and is the final phase of redevelopment in the area. The development will include 196 homes, of which is a mixture of 1, 2, 3 & 4...

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Key factors you need to consider before you decide to take a business loan

Technology has now made most things easier to do nowadays and taking a business loan is not an exception. A business owner can access a loan much easier than before. Many sticky situations can force you to choose a business loan . This can be either to improve your company’s products or even just to keep your business afloat. Regardless of the situation, you need to take a business loan for...

Travelodge launches its new sustainability plan - ‘Better Future’

Travelodge, one of the UK’s largest hotel chains which operates almost 600 hotels across Ireland, Spain and the UK including 10 properties in Devon and seven in Cornwall, officially launches its new sustainability plan - Better Future.

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Travelodge has always placed a strong emphasis on safety and security, the environment and its social...

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