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Funding Seasonal Businesses: Why Traditional Loans Don’t Work for Retail and Hospitality

Seasonality is not a sign of weakness in retail and hospitality. It is a normal and expected part of how these sectors operate in the UK, which is why many businesses in these industries increasingly explore merchant cash advance solutions as an alternative to traditional loans. Cafés, restaurants, salons, and high street retailers experience predictable fluctuations in demand driven by factors such as holidays, tourism, weather, and consumer spending cycles. A business can be well run, profitable over the year, and still face sharp differences in cash flow from one month to the next....

Master Builders! Exeter firm Vision triumphs in major industry awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:14pm

An Exeter-based building and renovation business has been recognised for its exceptional work on a large-scale renovation project at the Federation of Master Builders’ South West Awards 2025.

Set up in 2014 by Ross Pollard, Vision has grown to handle increasingly complex projects from new build, extensions and single room refurbishments to whole house renovations.

The award-winning project is a luxury upgrade to a 1930s family home overlooking the Exe Estuary. Works undertaken by Vision included updating an indoor swimming pool and adding a steam room; creating a bespoke...

Access All Aerials needs your help!

Access All Aerials is an exciting project run by CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) – a local not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting disabled people across our area.

Their Marsh Barton-based studio in Exeter gives disabled people the chance to express themselves through music, radio and media – building skills, confidence and community.

They are looking for local businesses to help grow this project through sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

✅ Support an inspiring local cause ✅ Promote your business within the local...

Connecting Marketing Automation Workflows to Headless Content Systems

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2025 - 9:44pm

Where marketing relies on data driven decisions and omnichannel access, the demand for automation keeps campaigns agile, responsive and efficient at scale. Similarly, content is expected to be personalized and static across devices and channels. Therefore, the world converges when marketing automation processes are integrated with a headless content delivery network. This synergy becomes even more effective because access to information in real time not only allows for instantaneous creation of a personalized endeavor, but also evaluates the best way to present it in the first place. When...

Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 7:18pm

For many business owners, especially those starting out, accounting is an afterthought. Revenue goes in, expenses go out, and the hope is that there’s something left at the end. But as companies grow, the need for accurate financial insight becomes not just helpful—it becomes essential. That’s where accrual accounting comes into play.

While cash-based accounting might work for freelancers or micro-businesses, accrual accounting offers a far more complete and forward-looking picture of your company’s financial health. In fact, many mid-sized and large enterprises are legally...

Jamie Pelmear joins to open Foresight’s new Exeter office

Foresight Group (“Foresight”), a leading regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, has announced the opening of its new office in Exeter and the appointment of Jamie Pelmear as Investment Associate.

Jamie joins the Private Equity team and will support the deployment and management of the Foresight South West Fund, which recently reached a second close at £100 million following investment from Devon Pension Fund and Avon Pension Fund. The Fund is dedicated to supporting the growth of SMEs across South West England, including Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,...

How Long Should You Hire Cold Storage For? A Business Owner’s Guide

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 07/15/2025 - 10:06pm

If your business needs to store perishable or temperature-sensitive goods, you’re probably already looking into cold storage hire. But how long should you hire a unit for? A week? A month? Six?

It’s a deceptively simple question—and getting the answer wrong can cost you more than just money. Let’s go through how to choose the right hire duration based on your operations, budget, and future plans.

Step 1: Know What You're Storing

First, consider what kind of items you’ll be storing. A bakery storing butter and cream has different needs from a laboratory storing...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Appointing a Legal Service Agent in the UK

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Sun, 07/13/2025 - 11:53pm

If you’re signing a contract that involves international parties and English law, you might need to appoint a legal service agent (otherwise known as a process agent). This can sound daunting if you’ve never done it before, but, provided you choose a reputable country, it’s usually a straightforward part of the process.

Want to know what to expect and how to hire an agent efficiently? Here’s everything you should know about appointing a legal service agent in the UK.

Determine If You Need a Process Agent

First, you’ll want to check that your agreement or contract...

Boost for ambitious Exeter SMEs as Foresight opens office in city

Foresight Group , a leading regional private equity and infrastructure investment manager, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Exeter and the appointment of Jamie Pelmear as Investment Associate.

Jamie joins the Private Equity team and will support the deployment and management of the Foresight South West Fund, which recently reached a second close at £100 million following investment from Devon Pension Fund and Avon Pension Fund. The Fund is dedicated to supporting the growth of SMEs across South West England, including Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset,...

Solicitor shortlisted in Resolution Awards

Grace in the running for coveted legal accolade

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 07/10/2025 - 9:44am

Solicitor Grace Bradley from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted for Resolution Legal Aid Practitioner of the Year.

Grace, who is also Director of the firm, manages complex cases that often have international aspects, including child abduction, domestic violence, honour based violence and contact issues for parents. Some of these cases run for years before they are resolved and Grace’s tenacity in pursuing results in challenging cases is well-known.

She is a panel member of the Reunite support network for international abduction and custody disputes and the...

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