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FridayFive | 5 Email Marketing Must-Haves
15 September 2017
Email marketing is a relatively inexpensive and very effective way to get your marketing message straight into the inbox of your audience. The concept of email marketing has taken off in recent years to the extent that entire companies are built on the basis of creating the perfect message. But why has email marketing become
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New Regional Franchise Showcase On The Road!
13 September 2017
On Friday 22nd September the first in a series of brand new franchise showcases will take place at Exeter Racecourse. Franchise Local 2You comprises six small, free-to-attend exhibitions taking place in convenient well-known venues around the country. Franchise Local 2You is the latest brainchild of Mr Franchise, a growing advice service that offers independent guidance
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Insider | South West HR Awards – Deadline for Entries Friday 22 September 2017
13 September 2017
In partnership with Acorn and Darwin Gray, Insider have announced the inaugural South West HR Awards 2017. These awards will acknowledge and celebrate excellence within the HR profession across the region, and in a wide range of sectors. There are 11 categories to choose from and entries are invited from human resources professionals to recognise
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Startups Awards 2017 – Deadline for Entries 15th September
12 September 2017
Innovative and ambitious new businesses across the UK have the opportunity to receive the recognition they deserve as this year’s prestigious Startups Awards calls for entries. Startups Awards, sponsored by The Start Up Loans, is the longest-running national awards scheme celebrating the success of outstanding new businesses (trading for three years or under) in the
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United Utilities – Innovation Lab – Applications now open!
11 September 2017
United Utilities has launched its new Innovation Lab and is looking for businesses to work with on key business challenges. This 10-week programme represents a unique opportunity to deliver innovative solutions in the water sector and impact more than 7 million customers. Successful applicants will have access to investment, mentorship and the opportunity to test
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Devon Chamber of Commerce – Quarterly Economic Survey – Q3
08 September 2017
The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the largest and most authoritative private sector business survey in the country. The QES is regularly used by the Bank of England and other leading bodies as a reliable economic indicator. This quarter the Chamber has included questions asking businesses about the use of European
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RESULTS – Manufacturing Barometer Summer 2017
08 September 2017
Manufacturing Barometer Summer 2017 The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) has released the results of the latest Manufacturing Barometer Survey. From the responses received, SWMAS were able to identify the confidence, trends and opinions from those within the manufacturing industry. This will enable SWMAS to lobby local and national government to ensure manufacturing businesses are receiving
Read more #FridayFive: 5 Facts For Franchisees
08 September 2017
A recent Natwest Franchise Industry Survey found that the contribution of franchising to the UK economy is now reckoned to be £15.1 billion, with the number of franchisee-owned businesses having grown by 14% in the last two years to 44,200. Similar to this upwards trajectory, one-third of the sector is now employing 10 or more
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Scale Up Institute Survey – Your views are welcome!
05 September 2017
The ScaleUp Institute works to make the UK the best place in the world for a business to scale up and grow. They want to help you to overcome the barriers that may be stopping your business from achieving even greater growth. To do this they want to understand what has been important to your growth journey
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Could Business Mentoring Help You?
05 September 2017
Using a business mentor can be a great way to access friendly, unbiased support, guidance and gain an outside perspective on your business. Mentors act as a ‘sounding board’ for a business and, through transfer of their knowledge, skills and experience can help a business to reach its full potential. Free of charge mentoring schemes
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