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5 Employment Admin Checks That Protect a Growing Business

Employment admin checks keep staff records, pay and workplace duties aligned as a business adds new people. Processes that worked for a small team may become less reliable once several managers are approving hours, leave, recruitment and changes to working arrangements. Regular reviews make it easier to find missing information, correct differences promptly and give each task a clear owner.

Owners and managers need a repeatable way to compare what was agreed with employees against what appears in contracts, payroll and internal systems. These five checks focus on the records most...

Cornish firms shine in South West small business awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/07/2022 - 4:32pm

An innovative small business from Cornwall admitted they were ‘amazed’ to be recognised for the second time as being among the ‘best in the West’ at the FSB South West small business awards final this week.

Bodmin firm ARCO2 Architecture Ltd won the FSB South West Ethical-Green Business of the Year trophy in 2019 and this year they were crowned as champions once again in the same green category which now has the title of the Environmental/Sustainability award.

ARCO2 Architecture Ltd were among ten Cornish firms shortlisted for honours at the FSB ‘Celebrating Small...

Aviva acquires Succession Wealth in £385m deal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/05/2022 - 4:45pm

Michelmores has advised longstanding client Succession Wealth on its £385m sale to Aviva.

The sale to Aviva, which is subject to regulatory approval, will see Succession continue to be run by its existing management team, operating as a separately regulated firm with its existing brand. Succession has approximately 200 planners, advising on £9.5bn of assets of around 19,000 clients throughout the UK.

The Michelmores team was led by Corporate Partner Henry Taylor with support from Senior Associate Francesca Hubbard. Partner Simon Allum and Associate Anthony Reeves advised...

£100k available for employment and training projects

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 4:42pm

Leading housing association Sovereign is working with crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder to invest in employment and training projects.

Groups and charities that have a focus on these projects and are based within three miles of Sovereign homes in the South and South West of England can apply for a share of £100k to boost the fundraising they’ve already done.

Sovereign is particularly interested in projects that focus on supporting people to upskill, access training, find work or better work, or self-employment opportunities.

Jade Innes, Social Impact Officer and...

Exeter based coaching consultancy sets out growth plans with new senior partner and office move

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/04/2022 - 6:28am

Coaching Focus , a consultancy dedicated to enhancing the performance of people and their organisations by helping them foster a coaching mindset, is growing from strength to strength, with the news of a new senior executive hire and office move.

The Exeter-based business, founded by Trayton Vance, has recently announced the appointment of retired Senior British Army Officer, Ivan Jones, who will be joining as a Senior Partner. Jones, who spent over 33 years’ serving in the Armed Forces, brings with him a wealth of experience in delivering large organisational transformation,...

Devon accountants Simpkins Edwards finalists for national Community Impact Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 8:27pm

Simpkins Edwards accountants have been recognised for going "above and beyond" in giving back to the community, having been shortlisted for a Community Impact Award, part of the Xero Awards UK 2022.

With offices at locations across Devon, the firm has been a long-standing supporter of local charities and other community initiatives over the years.

The Community Impact Award shines a light on firms who have gone above and beyond - not just for their clients, but also for giving back to their community.

Simpkins Edwards is one of three finalists, all chosen for a...

Devon fuel business becomes employee-owned

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/03/2022 - 12:24pm

Okehampton-headquartered fuel supplier Moorland Fuels Ltd and its sister company in West Yorkshire, Craggs Energy Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce.

The directors have transferred 100 per cent of shares in the businesses to their teams by establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), funded by future profits.

Moorland Fuels, which has been in operation for over fifteen years, provide fuel delivery services and wider solutions to homes, farms and businesses. With bases Okehampton and Plymouth, Moorland Fuels primarily serves...

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Solicitor with criminal defence background joins family law specialists

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 03/02/2022 - 10:55am

The Family Law Company has appointed Solicitor Galina Labworth to its increasingly busy Care team in Exeter.

Galina moved across into family law after a long career as a criminal defence solicitor, which frequently found her visiting clients at police stations, dealing with real-life situations that many are only familiar with from watching crime thrillers.

She began working in law after qualifying from Wolverhampton and then the College of Law, Store Street London where she was one of the first graduates on the then new LPC, achieving a coveted Distinction. Early in her...

Faccin Group: the widest range of solutions in the metal forming industry

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Tue, 03/01/2022 - 6:21am

Over the last few years, customer requirements for plate bending machines have increased considerably . Bending machines are essential within factories and choosing the right model can make a huge difference, especially since there is a need to bend increasingly tenacious materials and particular alloys.

In response to new and more demanding market requests, companies have geared up with new machinery to stay competitive, requesting the best product on the market and thereby increasing quality and productivity. Faccin Group , one of the most important metal forming machine...

5 Things to Look for In a Horticultural Wholesaler

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 02/28/2022 - 3:55pm

Are you on the search for a new horticultural wholesaler? The internet makes it easy to find the wholesalers you need to run your business. Whether you run a garden centre or you own a farm, you are going to need professional horticulture supplies to achieve the best results with your plants or crops.

But, with so many horticultural wholesalers out there, it can be difficult to know the best one to choose. Here are five things you should look for in a company to make sure you select the right one.

Years of Experience

You want to enjoy peace of mind when you...

Future Farming events to help families pass business to next generation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 02/27/2022 - 10:35pm

Three events aimed at advising farming families on handing down an agricultural business to the next generation are being planned in the South West.

National law firm Clarke Willmott in partnership with Lloyds Bank, chartered accountants Albert Goodman and chartered surveyors Greenslade Taylor Hunt, will hold the events in Bridgwater, Exeter and Wincanton in February and March.

The in-person events, called Farming into the Future, will cover everything family farmers need to know about succession planning with a panel of expert advisers.

Esther Woolford, partner...

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