Business

The construction team at a housing development in Yeovil is among the first to be recognised as a regional winner in a national construction excellence awards scheme launched by housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

The Agusta Park development is one of 31 across England, Scotland and Wales shortlisted in the Persimmon Homes Construction Excellence Awards launched this year.

Daniel Heathcote, director in charge of Persimmon Homes South West, said: “We want to celebrate the people who take personal ownership of their work, taking genuine pride in the homes they hand over to our...

When representing a brand, every detail counts. From new clients and business partners to familiar, cherished faces, your standard of communication should never falter, as making impressions and building brand cohesion is an ongoing pursuit.

Perhaps now more than ever, the ability to write a great business email can speak volumes about your work ethic, your company values, and your professionalism. In order to make sure you are presenting your brand to the best of your ability, it is certainly worth thinking about the many benefits of a great business email signature....

Exeter financial experts Old Mill has created a specialist in-house team covering the complexities surrounding Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

Previously, this function was outsourced to a third-party, but Old Mill's Tax Team will now handle all queries.

Headed up by Senior Tax Manager Laura Wylie and supported by tax specialists Mark Trevethan and Zoe Chandler, the SDLT team will be able to advise clients on available reliefs and calculate SDLT liabilities.

The decision to set up a specialist SDLT team comes in response to the increased number of queries around...

A Exeter-based businessman has been appointed by the Government to help small businesses seize the post-Brexit opportunities offered by the UK’s new trade deals.

Simon Lane of HEL Performance Products has joined the Department for International Trade’s cadre of more than 400 successful business leaders across England, tasked with passing their expertise in selling overseas onto other, less experienced companies.

HEL Performance began exporting its range of performance vehicle braking products in 2002 by setting up distributors in five European countries, and the company...