Business

Accomplished businessman Richard Purchase has been appointed as the new Chair of Trustees at WESC Foundation, an inspirational charity providing cutting edge education, care and support to visually impaired young people and adults.

A professional with over 20 years in business and HR/industrial relations and, until recently, owner of a successful and vibrant business consultancy, Richard promises to bring an enthusiastic energy and dynamic approach to his new role at the Exeter-based charity, and within just weeks from his official appointment has already instigated a recruitment...

It was 25 years ago this year that Hedgerow Print was established, initially in the old Ambrosia factory in Lapford, then moving to the current premises on Lords Meadow Industrial Estate in Crediton in 2000.

If their 25th Anniversary was not enough reason to celebrate in 2014, the Company have just been voted UK Environment Focused Printing Firm of the Year in the prestigious 2014 Acquisition International Magazine Global Business Excellence Awards.

“Winning this award is just the icing on the cake in our silver anniversary year,” said Gary Radford, Managing Director, “we...

Over 130 delegates attended two Mock Employment Tribunal hearings staged by law firm Michelmores LLP and held in the spectacular Chamber Room at Kensington Town Hall in London on 2 July 2014.

The lifelike re-enactment of the Tribunal hearings allowed key Bi-Borough employees and clients and contacts of Michelmores to witness how procedural rules are applied by a Tribunal, and to hear the evidence, cross-examination and verdict.

The practical and interactive sessions were led by Michelmores' Head of Employment, Andrew Tobey, who said: “We provided delegates with some pre-...

A hairdresser who graduated on an apprenticeship before opening her own salon seven months ago is now looking to mentor a trainee herself. Sophie DeWoody, aged 27, is looking for an apprentice with a passion for hair to take on at her funky salon, The Lotus Lounge in Torquay. “I would like to take on an apprentice to give someone else the opportunities that I had,” Sophie said. “I think if you can pass on your experience, skills and knowledge that is really rewarding.” Sophie left school at 16 and joined the salon where she had been working on Saturdays full-time. Wanting to brush up on...