Business

The first anniversary of the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme has been celebrated by Devon’s business community. A special event was held at Exeter Cathedral to mark a successful first year for the programme, which is part of Devon County Council’s inward investment campaign, while also celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. Over 30 local businesses have signed up as Ambassadors in the programme’s first year, including Axminster Tools, Aero Stanrew, blur Group, Cosmic, Eagle One, Exeter Airport, Exeter Cathedral, Met Office, Simpleware, and the University of Exeter. More than 70...

Visit South Devon's annual Tourism Industry Update will be held on Monday 23 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel in Dawlish.

Visit South Devon is the official tourism body for the South Hams and Teignbridge.

The event, which is aimed at tourist attractions, activity based businesses, accommodation providers and hospitality businesses, will update delegates on the state of the tourism industry in South Devon in 2015.

The conference will also provide an opportunity to gain tips and advice from industry experts and tourism businesses on how to go for growth in 2016...

An article on Realbusiness.co.uk says that a company’s Christmas party should not be viewed simply as a party, it should be looked at as a way to thank your staff, and a way to cement good relations between staff and employers. They also say that it is never too early to plan your party and that the longer you allow for preparations, the more successful the party will be. With that in mind, here are a few pointers on how to get the best out of your Christmas party this year.

The Basics

There are a few basics that you will need to think about for your party, so get these...

Exeter entrepreneurs will join hundreds of start-up hopefuls taking part in an event that will be beamed across the UK during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Exeter Library in Castle Street, will be one of five venues that will screen the mighty day-long Biggest Ever StartUp Saturday event on November 21. Small business network Enterprise Nation has teamed up with the British Library to host the live performance at the British Library in London, while candidates in Exeter, Newcastle, Manchester, Barnsley and Leeds will be able to see the live event on the big screen. The supersized class...