Topic: Digital Peninsula Network News

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E-crime advice guide launched for small firms

Feb 09, 2009 - 03:17 AM
An advice guide on e-crime has been launched for small businesses.

Lukewarm response to Digital Britain report

Feb 09, 2009 - 03:14 AM
The government's much-anticipated Digital Britain report has received a lukewarm response, with critics saying it promises much but delivers little.

Online population tops one billion

Feb 09, 2009 - 03:12 AM
The global online population has topped one billion, not including minors or mobile internet users, according to comScore.

Design Week: The Government must use more subtle methods to drive design recruitment

Feb 09, 2009 - 03:11 AM
'Irresponsible', 'irrelevant', 'fruitless'. This was the reaction in the design world to the Government's announcement that it will give companies that recruit people who have been unemployed for more than six months 'golden hellos' of up to £2500.

Special New Year offer – FREE IT TRAINING, YES FREE… plus discount on e-marketing one day course

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:42 AM
Digital Peninsula Network and Truro College are working in partnership to bring you training in the Microsoft Office suite. This short course will help develop your IT knowledge and brush up your skills in those commonly used applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. The first course begins February 2009 and will be taught over two hourly sessions for a 6 week period, along with two workplace mini-observations.

E-marketing course by Jarrang Ltd

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:39 AM
This course is suitable for anyone looking to maximise the contribution of email marketing to their organisation, whether the objective is to generate sales, build awareness or increase customer loyalty.

DPN would like to share your success...

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:36 AM
We would like to kick of the new year by offering our members the chance to share your success stories, events, training and any special offers you would like to publicise through the DPN newsletter and website (contact details below). We would also like to offer you the chance to further market your business via the DPN member spotlight section of our newsletter and website. All you need to do is supply us with some copy about your business and your services, and we will add it to our newsletter, website news section and front page. For further details or to send copy please contact Ian Whitford: admin@digitalpeninsula.com or telephone 01736333700.

Creative Direction packages Kelly’s ice cream

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:24 AM
Cornwall-based consultancy Creative Direction has designed new packaging for ice cream brand Kelly’s.

Gendall creates identity for £30m regeneration scheme

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:14 AM
Cornish consultancy Gendall is designing the identity of the £30m regeneration scheme The Heartlands Project, in Pool, Cornwall.

Dev Week 2009 - Last chance to claim an early booking discount

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:07 AM
Save £100 Book by booking your place by 27 February! The 12th annual DevWeek conference takes place on 23–27 March 2009, at the Barbican Centre in London.

New Year networking with the Hub

Jan 25, 2009 - 10:03 AM
The Hub business network are kicking off the new year with a speed networking event at Vanilla in Truro So grab your business cards and join them on Thursday January 29, 6.30 for 7.00pm start.

Community Energy Plus and Envision - Energy Efficiency for Business

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:58 AM
This FREE workshop is aimed at companies who would like information on; how they can reduce their energy bills, and their obligations regarding Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates.

South West Screen wants your images

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:55 AM
SWS are currently building Their new South West Screen website which they want to really celebrate the success of the South West. Due to launch in March, the site will offer a range of information and services which will benefit the region's creative media industry. SWS are looking for strong images from South West productions (production stills, behind the scenes shots, animation frames and location stills) and images that represent the South West's media culture to use on the site. If you have any images which you would be happy for them to use, please e-mail them to Becky Bishop (Click header for email address) giving full details of how they would need to be credited.

Small businesses urged to consider Microsoft alternatives to save money

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:29 AM
Small businesses are being urged to look for cheaper alternatives to Microsoft Word during the economic downturn. A report from Forrester Research claims that many firms use the word processing package out of habit or because it is the most familiar.

Government announces funding for firms who train unemployed

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:26 AM
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced that employers will be given funding when they provide training for the long-term unemployed. He told an employment summit that employers would be given up to £2,500 for training someone who had been unemployed for more than six months. The £500 million initiative, overseen by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), will also help people set up businesses and provide advice on business plans as well as funding for the first months of trading.

FSB launches 'five-point plan' to create new jobs

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:24 AM
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a plan designed to tackle rising unemployment and create 400,000 jobs. It has outlined a five-point plan which it believes will help to create and retain jobs including promoting part-time working through tax exemptions; investing in apprenticeships; simplifying legislations; giving small businesses more opportunities to bid for public contracts and cutting payroll taxes.

Could recession force government U-turn on optical-fibre rollout?

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:21 AM
Communications minister Lord Carter has hinted that the government could rethink its decision not to put significant funding behind an optical-fibre rollout in the UK to support next-generation broadband.

Firms warned of prison sentences for health and safety breaches

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:19 AM
Business owners are being reminded that breaches of health and safety law will soon carry stricter punishments. The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 came into force last Friday. Under this law, anyone found to have breached legislation could face a custodial sentence of up to two years. David Young, a regulatory partner at Eversheds law firm, told the Times newspaper "Breaking even the most minor health and safety laws can lead to prosecution."

EIB (European Investment Bank) loans UK banks £650 million for small business lending

Jan 25, 2009 - 09:12 AM
Three UK banks have borrowed a total of £650 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) in order to lend to small businesses. The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), the Bank of Scotland (BoS) and Barclays Bank will act as intermediaries for the funds and pass them on to small and medium-sized firms. Simon Brooks, vice president of the EIB, said that the EIB would increase lending by almost 30% during 2009 and 2010 to try and help businesses during the credit crunch.