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Exeter Property Consultancy Announces Key Promotions

A leading property consultancy has announced two promotions in the infrastructure division of its Exeter office.

Fisher German LLP has promoted Richard Smale to Associate Partner, whilst Harry Whittle has also been promoted to Senior Associate.

Since arriving at the business in early 2024, Richard has played an integral role overseeing the ISD team, working across the South West and South of England.

Within his position he has worked with the firm’s clients in the water, electricity, and gas sectors, providing strategic oversight and advice on nationally...

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Sandford Orchards celebrates 20th anniversary of hobby turned business success

In 2002 Barny Butterfield began making cider in a shed. Fast forward 20 years and he is Chief Cidermaker and owner of Sandford Orchards, a business that produces over 7 million pints of cider per year, yet still retains Barny’s original vision, to produce the best tasting cider ‘done right’.

Barny Butterfield comments: “In the beginning, cider making was really just a hobby but one that I seemed to have some talent for. It was also something that I was incredibly passionate about, right from the outset. Eventually, it was clear that either my hobby or my day job had to go and I...

Small Business Saturday is coming to Exeter

Small firms from across Devon will be put on the map by the Small Business Saturday campaign, as it unveils a nationwide roadshow to support and celebrate the nation’s small businesses as they face mounting challenges over the winter.

Marking ten years of the campaign in the UK, Small Business Saturday’s Tour will arrive in Exeter on 22 November and will go on to visit independent businesses across the city, spotlighting local business owners and community leaders through interviews on social media. Local entrepreneurs from across the area are being encouraged to sign up and get...

A Quick Guide to Making Your Gmail More Efficient

For most people, an email is a necessary tool that helps keep the rapport and communication within a workplace. But do you know every time you stop to check your email, you need 23 minutes to focus back on your work?

Time is money, so this can cost an employee and the company. People nowadays should be well-versed in how to make their email more efficient. So here is a quick guide to making your mail more efficient than ever by knowing how to add a folder in Gmail .

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Gmail lets people...

Why Software-defined Solutions Are Key to a Cloud-ready Architecture

Software-defined solutions are the key to delivering on-demand scalability, which is a must for any enterprise with a mission-critical business. If you're eager to build a cloud-ready architecture, a lot of options are open to you. By getting rid of proprietary hardware and software components, the task becomes easier for everyone.

If you are familiar with this technology, you might find that your networks wind up being more flexible, efficient, and scalable than ever before. You’ll be ahead of the curve when it comes to handling a rapidly changing IT landscape and enjoy these...

An SEO Company Can Increase Conversion Rates

Conversion rates have become an important metric in digital marketing, and an experienced and talented SEO company can help increase your brand’s conversion rate.

Conversion rates help you gauge the effectiveness of your marketing and advertising strategy and execution. These rates are often determined by a user completing a certain task, for instance, clicking through to a website on an ad or clicking for additional information on a website.

Conversion rates offer a more balanced idea of your online marketing success than site traffic. While many marketers crow about...

New specialist agricultural mortgage consultant for Devon

A specialist agricultural and rural business mortgage consultancyhas appointed an experienced local agricultural banker, Richard Townsend, to help them to deliver finance solutions to farms and rural businesses in Devon.

Experienced rural and farm finance professional, Richard Townsend, is joining Rural and Business Specialists Ltd (R&BS). Richard is a well-known figure amongst farmers and rural professionals in Devon, having spent the last eight years working as an agricultural relationship manager for NatWest.

Richard is a Devon farmer’s son with a banking career...

How BOPIS Can Benefit Your Business

Running a business today is a difficult thing. There are market and industry pressures to contend with, as well as a serious paradigm shift in consumer behaviour as the cost-of-living crisis continues to deepen ahead of the winter months.

There are myriad ways in which you can approach the streamlining of your business for times of slow economic growth. While many businesses focus on the products they sell and the marketing infrastructure behind them, there are those that make serious savings – and boost customer retention – by paying attention to the logistics side of their...

Jobs fair to help South West employers tackle talent shortage

Local businesses are invited to attend a free virtual jobs fair on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, 10am - 2pm to connect with local adults who have recently completed a Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamp.

Train4Tomorrow digital and technical Skills Bootcamps, delivered by Devon County Council , provide a solution to the region’s recruitment challenges by training employed, self-employed and unemployed adults in Devon and Cornwall.

The Skills Bootcamps offer free training, lasting up to 16 weeks, in areas such as digital marketing, IT, cyber security, software development,...

Growth vs scale — what is the difference?

Are you looking to take your business to the next level? Are you trying to figure out whether you should be focused on growth or scale? Well, in business, the terms ‘growth’ and ‘scale’ are often used interchangeably. However, they are two very different concepts.

Growth is about increasing the size and revenues of your existing business, while scale is about enhancing efficiency and expanding your business to new markets. So, which is the right approach for you? It depends on your business goals. Let us explore the two in more detail.

Understanding business growth...

Types of business tax advisors in Dubai and the UAE

As a business owner, you have a lot of responsibility regarding your taxes. You need to make sure that you are keeping up with all of the filing deadlines and requirements, as well as making sure that you are taking advantage of all of the deductions and credits that you are entitled to. This can be a lot to keep track of, especially if you run a complex business. That is why it is often a good idea to hire a tax advisor. A tax advisor can help you navigate the sometimes complicated world of taxes and can help you save money on your tax bill.

When looking for a tax advisor, there...

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Exeter Property Consultancy Announces Key Promotions

Sandford Orchards celebrates 20th anniversary of hobby turned business success

Small Business Saturday is coming to Exeter

A Quick Guide to Making Your Gmail More Efficient

Why Software-defined Solutions Are Key to a Cloud-ready Architecture

An SEO Company Can Increase Conversion Rates

New specialist agricultural mortgage consultant for Devon

How BOPIS Can Benefit Your Business

Jobs fair to help South West employers tackle talent shortage

Growth vs scale — what is the difference?

Types of business tax advisors in Dubai and the UAE

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