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 Topic: Digital Peninsula Network NewsThe new items published under this topic are as follows.Managing Creative TeamsApr 08, 2009 - 12:47 PMIf you work in the creative media industries and have to build, manage and develop creative teams, this brand new course could be for you. Read more... nrg networks - how to get the most out of your One2One meetingsApr 08, 2009 - 12:43 PMDeveloping advocates is a really effective way to deliver business on a consistent and sustainable basis - and time spent in One2One meetings is key to developing advocates. Design Week: EU design policy 'will create jobs'Apr 08, 2009 - 12:40 PMThe formation of EU design policy will result in more jobs for designers, according to president of the Bureau of European Design Associations Jan Stavik. IT jobs are out there - especially if you have web skillsApr 08, 2009 - 12:39 PMDemand for IT professionals with web expertise is soaring as businesses place a greater focus on boosting online revenue, according to research. UK firms wasting £300m on idle computersApr 08, 2009 - 12:37 PMUK businesses are wasting around £300 million a year on powering idle computers, according to a survey. The research, carried out by PC software firm 1E in conjunction with the Alliance to Save Energy, found that nearly half of UK respondents do not turn off their PCs at work overnight and during the weekend. Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance, said: "Powering down inactive PCs can provide a simple yet effective way for businesses to reduce overhead costs and environmental impact." Design Weeks annual salary surveyApr 08, 2009 - 12:36 PMThe survey examines the current state of design salaries and the effect of the downturn. It covers every major design sector, all levels of experience and reveals what recruiters are predicting for 2009. HMRC urges small firms to file online for £75 bonusApr 08, 2009 - 12:34 PMSmall employers who file their annual return online for 2008-09 will receive a tax-free bonus of £75, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced. MP highlights 'unfair' tax burden on freelancersApr 08, 2009 - 12:32 PMThe Professional Contractors Group (PCG) has welcomed an MP's call to abolish what it considers unfair tax legislation. Liberal Democrat MP Lorely Burt introduced an Early Day Motion in Parliament to abolish the Intermediaries Legislation, also known as IR35. This states that freelancers pay a higher rate of tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) than employees. Ms Burt told the PCG: "1.4 million freelancers in the UK are facing the perpetual threat of a costly and distressing HMRC investigation under IR35, which obliges them to spend time and money that could be better spent generating wealth for the UK economy." Businesses 'bury heads in sand' over downturnApr 08, 2009 - 12:30 PMA large proportion of firms are burying their heads in the sand when it comes to the economic slowdown according to research from KPMG. . Study says surfing at work helps productivityApr 08, 2009 - 12:28 PMA university study claims that allowing work time access to social networking and media sites actually increases productivity. Massive Chinese cyber hack revealedApr 08, 2009 - 12:27 PMCanadian researchers have uncovered an extensive Chinese spying operation, which involved the hacking of over 1,000 computers in 103 countries, according to reports in several leading newspapers. DPN members Perfect Moment win prestigious Devon contractMar 24, 2009 - 03:34 PMNewlyn based consultancy firm - Perfect Moment - has just won a major contract to create a vision for the future of Ilfracombe's seafront in North Devon. Two Day ICT Consultancy TokensMar 16, 2009 - 08:08 AMAre you looking to develop your business, would you benefit from individual help to hone your technical skills, or guidance on how to make the most of technology Consultancy tokens can be provided in a number of fields within the ICT sector via Digital Peninsula Network. Please contact us to discuss this further and see how it could work for you... Cornwall Media Focus & DPN: Two day event focussing on HDMar 16, 2009 - 08:06 AMGary Clarke, an experienced DOP (Bodyshock: I am the elephant man, Skins 2nd series, Cutting Edge: The Artful Codgers, Moving Wallpaper), will be sharing his knowledge and skills during a one off two day Cornwall Media Focus event. Katherine Sorrell - freelance journalistMar 16, 2009 - 07:18 AMHaving left her job as associate editor at Homes & Gardens in London for the good life in Penzance, Katherine Sorrell has spent the last seven years as a freelance journalist, mostly for the national glossies (specialising in design and lifestyle features). In the course of her career she has also worked as a TV researcher, written 16 books and carried out copywriting for a range of clients, including BA, Royal Mail and Cornwall County Council. Not only is she pretty good with words, she's also capable of fulfilling a brief, hitting deadlines spot on and working to any required style... Designing Multithreaded Applications in C++0x at ACCU 2009Mar 16, 2009 - 06:56 AMDPN Member Anthony Williams of Just Software Solutions Ltd will be presenting a session on "Designing Multithreaded Applications in C++0x" at ACCU 2009 on 23rd April 2009. This talk will cover the thread library that will be part of the new C++ Standard (C++0x) and how to use it to design portable multithreaded applications. European Entrepreneurship Video AwardsMar 16, 2009 - 06:51 AMThe European Commission's Directorate General for Enterprise and Industry has launched the first European Entrepreneurship Video Awards... New Tenders in Cornwall website launchedMar 16, 2009 - 06:49 AMTenders in Cornwall is a service of Cornwall Enterprise, the economic development wing of Cornwall County Council... Call for Entries: Cornwall Film Festival 2009Mar 16, 2009 - 06:46 AMCornwall Film Festival has announced its call for entries... Cornwall Media Focus & DPN: Two day event focussing on HDMar 16, 2009 - 06:44 AMGary Clarke, an experienced DOP (Bodyshock: I am the elephant man, Skins 2nd series, Cutting Edge: The Artful Codgers, Moving Wallpaper), will be sharing his knowledge and skills during a one off two day Cornwall Media Focus event. Tech firms sign up to best practices for womenMar 16, 2009 - 06:35 AMTech firms sign up to best practices for women... Small businesses still relying on home broadbandMar 16, 2009 - 06:33 AMNearly two thirds of UK small businesses still rely on a home broadband connection for professional use, according to internet service provider Pipex. BSA slams Digital Britain reportMar 16, 2009 - 06:31 AMThe Business Software Alliance (BSA) has accused the UK governments Digital Britain report of failing to adequately address the threat of software piracy. As report author Lord Carter faces a grilling from MPs over his plans today, the BSA has slammed his lack of attention towards online piracy in particular. Jobless executives to get government helpMar 16, 2009 - 06:26 AMRecently unemployed white collar workers to get extra assistance under £40m scheme. Voice of Small Business reportMar 16, 2009 - 06:24 AMUK SME's sell themselves short on £20 billion internet shopping bonanza |
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