Business

In the latest in a nutshell video, local business expert Jay Milling from The Daily (UK) explains what you need to do to grow your business from local to regional.

Jay gives great on advice on what you need to do before starting the process “Sympathetic - Appreciate that you will be perceived as not understanding what makes the new area special. Emphasise your own USP but don't fall into the trap of assuming that customers will love your product just because they did in your original area.

Trust - You need to have people in the area that you trust and who will look after...

Exeter’s newest live music venue Charlie’s Live Lounge has undergone some changes since its opening in November 2013. Under the stewardship of new General Manager, Julian Eslick Charlies is now open to over 18’s after 7pm allowing a greater range of ages to enjoy the live music and great atmosphere. There is also a more relaxed dress code and no coat charge for guests.

The food and drinks served at Charlie’s sees a transformation with a new grill menu and food served all day on Saturdays. Pizza is also available until 2am on both Friday and Saturday nights. The original cocktail...

We asked local business expert Adrian Hemmings from Simpkins Edwards LLP “What is cash flow forecasting?”

Adrian explains the importance of cash flow forecasting and gives great advice on how to prepare a cash flow forecast. “Split your payments to suppliers to show those that need to be paid immediately, those due at the end of the month, including staff, and those that do not need to be paid for a longer period of time.”

To find out more you can contact Adrian by email at exeter@simpkinsedwards.co.uk and on the phone at 01392 211233

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Exeter-based Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest four and five star self catering holiday specialist, has announced the launch of its new lodge holiday concept with the appointment of Sam Wrigglesworth who joins the business as Head of Lodges. Sam joins from Hoseasons Holidays where he was Business Development Manager with responsibility for the growth of its Lodges and Parks division nationally.

Sam’s appointment is part of Blue Chip Holidays’ ambitious plans to increase its property portfolio from 890 properties to in excess of 1,200. The launch of the new lodge division...