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When Local Businesses Outgrow Simple Card Payments

Running a business online used to mean getting a card machine and calling it a day. That no longer cuts it once chargebacks rise, overseas payments appear, or subscription billing enters the picture. Plenty of smaller firms around Exeter are discovering that payment systems become far more complicated once the business itself starts growing.

Businesses around Exeter rely on digital payments far more heavily than they did a few years ago. Food traders take bookings online, local shops sell through Instagram, and even weekend markets now expect card readers beside the old cash tin...

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South West Communications Group becomes fastest growing new ShoreTel reseller in EMEA region

South West Communications Group has become the fastest growing new ShoreTel reseller in the EMEA region outside North America since launching with the vendor in June 2012.

The Exeter-based telephone system experts made the strategic decision to introduce the ShoreTel brilliantly simple unified communications (UC) platform to enhance its existing product portfolio in June 2012, in order to address the contact centre and mobility needs of its customers and prospects.

Since then, South West Communications Group has successfully secured the sale of more than £500,000 of...

Sales director at Aspect Windows is awarded Passivhaus Design Consultant status

Aspect Windows is the only windows solution company in the South West to offer its customers a Passive House Design service, following confirmation that director of sales and special projects, Andrew Seller, has passed an exam making him a Certified Passivhaus Design Consultant.

The course is written and taught by leaders in UK Passivhaus development and, as such, Aspect Windows has become the only, full solutions, window company offering a consultant certified in Passive House design in Devon.

After sitting the exam several weeks ago in Plymouth, Andrew was delighted to...

The Benefits of Working ‘Out of the Office’

Both companies and individuals can often benefit from the process of working remotely whether this be ‘on the go’ or from home. Being ‘out of the office’ is no longer a taboo subject, with the advantages clearly obvious to all parties involved.

We’ve all become accustomed to enabling our ‘out of office’ settings for annual leave and lengthy meetings, but consider the ever increasing number of people for whom this effective practice is the norm. See for yourself the benefits for all parties of remote working:

1. Achieving a Better Work/Life Balance

It is a proven...

Stephens Scown announce acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors

2013 is proving a successful year for Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown. They recently announced their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge, and now they have further good news to proclaim.

The company have expanded even further and have released a statement regarding the acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors, which has cemented Stephens Scowns LLP’s pre-eminence in the Cornish legal market.

Speaking of the acquisition Robert Camp, Managing Partner of Stephens Scown said: “This acquisition is great news for Stephens Scown as Brightley...

Stephens Scown strengthen Commercial Property Team with new appointment

Stephen Scown LLP, the Leading South West legal firm, is going from strength to strength. Their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge is set to do wonders for the already prosperous firm.

Mr Edge is the son of a dairy and arable farmer and brings with him a wealth of experience in rural commercial property, for both individuals and farms or estates.

He has a practical outlook and an understanding of the problems, and opportunities, facing farmers and landowners in today’s challenging market.

Mr Edge said of his new role: “I am delighted to be working for...

Francis Clark climbs into top 25 of UK chartered accountancy practices

South West based chartered accountants Francis Clark are now 24th in the latest Top 50 league table of UK chartered accountancy practices.

The latest figures, published by Accountancy Age reveal that Francis Clark has moved up four places in the league.

They also have a recorded turnover increase of 21%. This follows the seven-office, 46-partner firm improving its position in the Western Morning News Annual Business Guide Top 150 firms, placing it 42nd, from 44th in 2012 and 69th in 2011.

Managing partner Les Burnett commented: “The substantial rise of 21% in...

Expansion plans unveiled by teenage entrepreneur

Right now, 18-year old Chris Rundle should be anxiously awaiting the results of his A levels. Instead he’s just moved his company GK Signs into bigger premises and taken on 12 new staff, with two more positions to fill.

The Exeter wunderkind has acquired 8,000 square feet premises at Ashton Court in Marsh Barton, Exeter, involving a substantial investment

‘I really had to expand, ‘said Chris, who began his signmaking business at the age of 13 from his bedroom. ‘We smashed our targets for last year and so we just had to find bigger premises.

‘We predicted a 100%...

Local independent financial advisors accepted by regulatory body

Thompson Jenner Financial Services is pleased to announce that it is one of the first independent financial services advisory firms based in Devon to have been accepted as members of the Equity Release Council.

The Equity Release Council is the industry body for the equity release sector. Born from an expansion of the remit of SHIP (formerly Safe Home Income Plans), the Equity Release Council represents the providers who work in the equity release sector.

Managing Director, Neil Sear, said “We are very pleased that the firm has received this prestigious recognition. The...

UK universities partnership deemed the best in Europe at fostering start-ups

SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.

The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.

SET squared, which have partnerships with...

Broadclyst-based Choccie Bar in final stages for Devon Venus Awards

Choccie Bar is celebrating with chocolate frappé as the company has become a finalist for 'New Business of the Year Award' in the NatWest Venus Business Awards 2013.

Choccie Bar, still in its first year of trading, was nominated in March for this award, sponsored by Hartnell Chanot & Partners Family Solicitors and has just learned that out of nearly 100 companies that were nominated, Choccie Bar has made it to the final three.

Based in Broadclyst, Choccie Bar creates stunning luxury handmade chocolates. Using the finest Belgian couverture, the company is fast gaining a...

Business

When Local Businesses Outgrow Simple Card Payments

South West Communications Group becomes fastest growing new ShoreTel reseller in EMEA region

Sales director at Aspect Windows is awarded Passivhaus Design Consultant status

The Benefits of Working ‘Out of the Office’

Stephens Scown announce acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors

Stephens Scown strengthen Commercial Property Team with new appointment

Francis Clark climbs into top 25 of UK chartered accountancy practices

Expansion plans unveiled by teenage entrepreneur

Local independent financial advisors accepted by regulatory body

UK universities partnership deemed the best in Europe at fostering start-ups

Broadclyst-based Choccie Bar in final stages for Devon Venus Awards

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