Business

The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) welcomed speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the University of Exeter’s Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing, at its May event. Over 60 science and technology orientated businesses attended the event held at the Business School, the University of Exeter.

The three speakers covered a range of topics outlining the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business and an insight into future healthcare technology. Paula Varndell,...

Michelmores' Corporate Finance team has been advising a new investment company which has successfully completed its listing on the AIM market today.

Limitless Earth plc has joined AIM with a £3.2m listing. The business has been founded to make investments in companies, either through controlling or minority stakes, where changing demographics are an important driver of growth. Investment opportunities include renewable energy firms, as bigger populations use up more resources, or dietary supplement and healthcare providers, helping aging societies keep fit. Internet providers, in...

An acknowledged authority on the tax issues surrounding holiday lettings is to lead a seminar in Exeter aimed at helping owners to understand current inheritance tax implications and advising them on tax planning alternatives.

Former Tax Writer of the Year, John Endacott is a partner at Chartered Accountants Francis Clark and author of the authoritative book, “Furnished Holiday Lettings: A Tax Guide.”

He said: “The holiday lettings sector is extremely important to the Devon tourism related economy in terms of tourist numbers, income derived from visitor spend and local...

Devon Stonemason Matthew Hurley has just launched a new local business called Hurley Marble, selling luxury handmade pietra dura marble tabletops, marble and stone fireplaces and bronze sculptures for high-end interiors. Hurley Marble’s objective is to combine one-off designs with exceptional craftsmanship using only the finest rare materials. He hopes to offer a reminder of past splendour, imbued with individual style.

Pietra dura is the Italian art of hard stone inlay. It is essentially marquetry in stone, usually depicting flora and fauna, with appropriate marbles chosen for...