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Ignition supports Brooklands Events & Marquees with acquisition of Toby’s Garden Festival

Asset finance provider, Ignition, has arranged a £60,000 Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) loan to support the expansion of Brooklands Events & Marquees Ltd, enabling the business to take over the management of a well-established gardening festival.

The funding has helped Brooklands acquire The Garden Fest Co Ltd, the company behind Toby’s Garden Festival, which takes place annually over the early May bank holiday weekend at Powderham Castle near Exeter.

Founded 11 years ago by gardening broadcaster, Toby Buckland, the festival has grown into a popular fixture in the...

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Westcotts announce two key promotions to Partner

Veronique Walkey, Director and Head of Professional Services based at Westcotts Plymouth office and Matt Melksham, Crediton office based Director at Westcotts have just been made a Partner.

Westcotts is a UK leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers who offer a personal and local service, valuing relationships above all else. Offering a wide range of sector and service specialisms, Westcotts has supported individuals and businesses, large and small, across a diverse range of sectors for over 30 years.

Matt joined the Westcotts family as a Director...

How Can Events Be Sustainable?

In the modern era, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword, but a crucial aspect of every industry, including the events sector. With the increasing awareness of environmental concerns, event planners and agencies are under growing pressure to deliver not only memorable but also eco-friendly events. This is where the expertise of agencies like Zentive events agency London come into play, setting a benchmark for sustainability in event planning.

The Growing Importance of Sustainable Event Planning

Sustainability in event planning is not just about reducing the environmental...

Michelmores Property Awards 2024: Call for submissions

Michelmores’ prestigious Property Awards competition is returning in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects in the South West with a new category that champions regeneration projects in the region. Entries to the Awards are now open.

The Awards, which have long-championed sustainability and innovation, place social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of it’s judging criteria. These attributes are considered to be just as important as a project’s aesthetics and purpose.

This year, the Awards...

7 Fleet Management Tips from the Experts

Managing a fleet effectively is crucial for businesses that rely on transportation as a key component of their operations. Fleet management involves a multitude of aspects, from vehicle maintenance to driver safety, and requires a strategic approach to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations. Here are seven expert tips to optimise your fleet management practices.

1. Prioritise Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is essential for keeping your fleet in top condition. Regularly scheduled maintenance checks can prevent minor issues from...

Gold for SW specialist at British Travel Awards

Months shy of its fifth anniversary, Exeter-based, self-catering specialist, Luxury Coastal , was awarded Gold at last night’s British Travel Awards scooping first place for Best Small Company for UK Holiday Home Rentals 2023. The Devon-based independent – which hosts 30,000 guests a year in the south west - was awarded the top spot at a gala dinner in London, fighting-off fierce competition from more established rivals and well-known holiday companies.

Luxury Coastal Managing Director, Phil Beattie, says: “We are delighted to have achieved the top spot in less than five years of...

InExeter Invites You to Celebrate 'Indie ExeMas' this Christmas Season

As Christmas approaches, the city of Exeter is brimming with festive cheer, and InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter, is excited to extend an invitation to all residents and visitors to experience an 'Indie ExeMas' this year.

This Christmas, we encourage everyone to step out into the heart of Exeter and explore the array of offerings from our independent businesses. 'Indie ExeMas' is not just a shopping spree; it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced gifts, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the...

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£200m South West Investment Fund announces first major deal

The British Business Bank’s £200 million South West Investment Fund has announced its first major equity deal with a £500,000 equity investment in Exeter-based tech-led commercial waste and recycling business Binit.

The deal is part of a £750,000 funding round led by the South West Investment Fund appointed fund manager The FSE Group and includes co-funding of £250,000 from private equity investor Yeo Valley Associates.

The South West Investment Fund was launched in July this year by the government-backed British Business Bank to boost the supply of early-stage finance to...

Why Your Service Needs a Good Animated Explainer Video

In an increasingly noisy and crowded online marketplace, having an engaging, informative, and eye-catching video is crucial for businesses that want to stand out and connect with potential customers.

For service-based companies and organizations in particular, an animated explainer video can be an extremely effective tool to demonstrate your offering’s value compellingly clearly.

1. The Power of Video for Services

It’s no secret that video content can have immense impact today.

Studies have shown that simply including video on your website can boost CTR (click-...

Enhance Your eCommerce Using Private Proxies

America is one of the global powerhouses when it comes to e-commerce. Worldwide platforms like eBay and Amazon originate in the country. As such, it’s no surprise that many businesses turn to eCommerce to sell products to customers nationwide and even internationally. Yet despite eCommerce’s benefits, some aspects can make it challenging for companies to integrate with the industry effectively. We look at solutions to enhance eCommerce trading , such as private proxy servers.

Types of Private Proxies

Private proxies come in two main categories: residential and datacenter. These...

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Bishop Fleming employees raise over £4,500 for Devon charity

Employees at the Exeter and Torquay offices of leading audit, accountancy, tax and advisory firm Bishop Fleming have raised £4,505 for a Devon-based charity.

Earlier this year the two offices announced their partnership with Devon Wildlife Trust as their chosen charity of the year.

The firm, which delivers accounting, tax and advisory services to businesses, academies and charities and private wealth advice to individuals, held a charity quiz at Sandy Park on 23 November to support the work of the Devon-based charity.

The quiz was hosted by SpeedQuizzing and...

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Ignition supports Brooklands Events & Marquees with acquisition of Toby’s Garden Festival

Westcotts announce two key promotions to Partner

How Can Events Be Sustainable?

Michelmores Property Awards 2024: Call for submissions

7 Fleet Management Tips from the Experts

Gold for SW specialist at British Travel Awards

InExeter Invites You to Celebrate 'Indie ExeMas' this Christmas Season

£200m South West Investment Fund announces first major deal

Why Your Service Needs a Good Animated Explainer Video

Enhance Your eCommerce Using Private Proxies

Bishop Fleming employees raise over £4,500 for Devon charity

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