Business

Chris Lorimer from South West Growth Service shares his advice on driving business growth with consultant support in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.

“Business consultants can help bring additional expertise in areas where your business needs a boost - whether it’s defining the strategy, sales and marketing, operational improvement, or funding your growth. They will be able to offer a valuable alternative perspective and a good one will help you think strategically –- moving you away from the detail of the day to day –- and, ideally, holding you accountable for achieving long...

Is your business ready for Christmas? If not, your sales and reputation may be affected during the festive season. However, some simple actions will ensure that your business runs as smoothly as possible during the busiest time of the year. Below are some of the most effective ways Exeter businesses can prepare for Christmas.

Get Active on Social Media

Most businesses depend on local trade and this is especially true in the run-up to Christmas day. It’s vital to have a social media presence and interact with people who live in the Exeter area who frequently visit websites...

Partners and staff at Exeter-based PKF Francis Clark are celebrating being shortlisted for the British Accountancy Awards 2016 in the category of National Firm of the Year.

The multi-award winning firm will now have to wait until a gala dinner at the Brewery in the City of London on November 29 to find out whether it will be adding to its already impressive array of national awards.

Andrew Richards (pictured), the managing partner at PKF Francis Clark said: “We are naturally delighted and honoured to make this prestigious shortlist particularly as it is judged by some of...

Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service is hosting a free event in October to help businesses protect themselves against digital threats.

Digital crime can affect any business which uses a computer or communicates digitally with customers or suppliers.

If your business uses email, online banking and internet marketing your business could potentially be at risk from cyber rogues.

Trading standards wants to give local businesses the tools to protect themselves against online scammers by informing them on the ways they could be targeted and what to look out for...