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Dave Mutton
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Business Coach, author, photographer, portfolio director, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees -Age Uk Exeter, Business mentor for Exeter innovation Accelerator, Labour Candidate for Duryard & St James, Exeter City Council elections 2026
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · 25d
Saturday Inspiration: Slow Saturday morning, in the Avenue café in Emersons Green, Bristol.

Relaxing, reading “Uncompromising Honor” by David Weber, before the tension of Liverpool vs Everton Derby match.

#ynwa #bookinspiration #davidweber
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Sep 14
A very powerful messsge, read the thread if you are concerned about what is happening in the UK today, regardless of which politics you follow - you can learn an important lesson and maybe, just maybe you will do things differently
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Patrick Kirk (@patrick.kirk) on Threads
Forwarded to me… My daughter came home from school and said, “Mom, you’re not going to believe what happened in history class today.” Her teacher told the class they were going to play a game. He wa...
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Sep 7
My thoughts on today’s Laura Keunsberg show, specifically on the showman/charlatan Nigel Farage

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#ukpolitics #StopTheFarRight #LabourParty
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 30
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“Watching US #politics I decided to look up the definition of a #roguestate on Wikipedia 👉 #Authoritarian leadership, with #humanrights under threat 👉 Withdrawal from treaties and global agreements 👉...
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 30
Finally, some good economic news for a change. Business confidence is at its highest for over 10 years.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

#ukeconomy #ukpolitics #businessconfidence
Pre-budget lift for Rachel Reeves as UK business confidence rises
Despite concerns about economy, poll shows optimism about trading prospects at highest level since 2014
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 27
What has the ECHR ever done for us - watch this brilliant video #ECHR www.threads.com/@jeff.talbot...
Jeff Talbot (@jeff.talbot.395) on Threads
What has the ECHR ever done for us? Well, you know, quite a lot actually.....
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 26
It’s not hard for the BBC to explain how unworkable Farage’s migrant policy would be.

Typical populist claptrap, promising something that is just undeliverable in reality.

How deliverable is Reform's plan on migration? www.bbc.com/news/article...

#ReformFail #UKPolitics
Dominic Casciani: How deliverable is Reform's plan on migration?
A Reform government could see the UK leaving the European Convention on Human Rights to deliver its plan.
www.bbc.com
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 24
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 12
Great news for Exeter College, one of 10 Colleges named as part of the Department for Education’s planned £100 million investment in training workers, to reduce reliance on overseas workers.
#exetereducation #training #construction
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Government names technical colleges to train 40,000 construction workers
Ten construction technical excellence colleges will help reduce reliance on foreign construction workers, Government says.
www.independent.co.uk
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 6
Shocked to hear that a Far Right group is planning to protest at the Hampton by Hilton at Exeter airport, which houses refugees. Protests will be every Saturday and Exeter Stand Up To Racism is calling for support this Saturday 9th August at 11 am at the hotel. #SayNoToRacism #StandUpToRacism
STOP THE FAR RIGHT IN EXETER NO TO RACISM! REFUGEES WELCOME! Meet at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel Near Exeter Airport Saturday August 9th at 11:00
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 4
5️⃣ Landmark UK-India Trade Deal 🤝
•⁠ ⁠Our new trade deal with India is set to create thousands of jobs across the UK and new opportunities for British businesses.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 4
4️⃣ Backing Small Businesses 💼
•⁠ ⁠Labour’s backing small businesses by cracking down on late payments, making it easier for businesses to set up shop and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs with Start Up Loans.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 4
3️⃣ Knife Crime Down in Hardest-Hit Areas 📉
•⁠ ⁠Communities hit hardest by knife crime have seen a drop in offences and more weapons removed from streets, with 1,000 weapons taken off our streets in July.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 4
2️⃣ Thousands of New Homes 🏠
•⁠ ⁠40,000 new homes will be built on old railway land, creating more jobs, turning unused space into family-friendly neighbourhoods and making it easier for people to buy their first home.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Aug 4
🌹 5 Pieces of Good News You Might Have Missed Last Week (Mon 28 Jul to Sun 3 Aug 2025) ⬇️

1️⃣ Millions more NHS appointments 🏥
•⁠ ⁠A record number of GP appointments have been delivered in one year — 7 million more than the year before.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 31
🎯 If you want to build a business that grows because of your customers — not in spite of them — this chapter is where to start.

👇 Buy your copy now on Amazon and begin the journey to trust, loyalty and growth. Available on Kindle or Paperback
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Build Around Them: Unlocking Loyalty, Growth and Trust Through Customer Centricity eBook : Mutton, Dave: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Build Around Them: Unlocking Loyalty, Growth and Trust Through Customer Centricity eBook : Mutton, Dave: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 31
You’ll discover:
✅ What it means to genuinely put your customer at the heart of your business

✅ Why this mindset can transform your business

✅ The 3 essential shifts a truly customer-centric businesses make
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 31
❓What Does Customer Centricity Really Mean❓
(𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘵: 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴.)

📘 In "Build Around Them", I explore what customer centricity truly means. 🔗 amzn.eu/d/hYEpUfA

#CustomerCentricity #BusinessGrowth #CustomerExperience #BuildAroundThem #DaveMutton #SMEs #Leadership
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 28
👉 Discover more about the Accelerator here: exeterinnovation.com

👉 Explore SETsquared's initiatives here: setsquared.co.uk
Exeter Innovation | Exeter Innovation
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 28
I'm passionate about supporting founders, helping their businesses grow & succeed, it will be an honour to support ambitious founders & share my knowledge with entrepreneurs in the South West.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 28
As a mentor, I will be working with Colin Dart and his team, contributing to a program that empowers participants through workshops, seminars, and personalised guidance, covering essential aspects ranging from business fundamentals to investment management.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 28
The Exeter Innovation Accelerator is committed to assisting high-tech ventures in achieving rapid growth by providing specialised business support to innovative STEM start-ups and SMEs.
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 28
🔶 Exciting news to share! 🔶
Delighted to have been invited to join the pool of Mentors for the Exeter Innovation Accelerator, a remarkable programme offered by the University of Exeter in collaboration with the SETsquared Partnership, recognised as a global leader in university business incubation
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 15
Get your copy of "Build Around Them: Unlocking Loyalty, Growth and Trust Through Customer Centricity" on Amazon today and transform your business!

#CustomerCentricity #CustomerCentric #BusinessStrategy #BusinessSuccess
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Dave Mutton @dbmutton.bsky.social · Jul 15
Filled with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and clear checklists, "Build Around Them" is your comprehensive manual for sustainable success

Don't just compete—thrive by building around them.

Available now on Amazon Kindle (Paperback coming soon)
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