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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,...

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Exeter-based company, AnTech, is presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/28/2021 - 7:56pm

Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon has officially awarded AnTech, an Exeter-based oilfield innovation company, with the highest accolade a business can receive – The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade.

A world leading designer and manufacturer of products for the upstream oil and gas industry, AnTech, which has its headquarters in Exeter and a presence in The USA and Saudi Arabia, is one of just 205 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and is in fact the only company in Exeter to receive...

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Foot Anstey trainee solicitor fights food poverty this winter

Olupitan Aganga, Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey LLP, has used the firm's CSR hour initiative to volunteer with FoodCycle, the community project charity.

Olupitan, based in Exeter, joined FoodCycle as part of its kitchen staff where she helped cook meals for homeless and vulnerable individuals.

FoodCycle is a community project that brings people in need together through the power of good food. Its mission is to provide nourishing meals, using food which would otherwise go to waste, to the hungry and lonely in the local communities it operates in.

When asked about...

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How local businesses can benefit from infrared radiant panel heaters

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 12/23/2021 - 6:32am

Businesses always need to be looking for ways to improve cashflow, their operating environment and even look after the environment. Advancements in technology is usually the easiest way to see and utilise these improvements. Infrared radiant panel heaters offer an exciting opportunity for all businesses.

What are infrared radiant panel heaters?

You’ve heard of infrared, it’s the rays that come from the sun and warm the planet. In fact, infrared is a form of electromagnetic pulse. When the wavelength is between 0.78 and 1000 microns it is considered to emit heat.

To...

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Retiring former PKF Smith Cooper Partner was ‘one of the foundations upon which the firm was built’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/20/2021 - 4:55pm

Respected former Partner and Audit Director Janet Morgan retires after dedicating 20 years of her career to PKF Smith Cooper.

Janet’s illustrious career began back in 1984, when she qualified as a Chartered Accountant for a sole practitioner. This was followed by a position at Deloitte Haskins & Sells and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

In February 2002, Janet joined PKF Smith Cooper in a Senior Manager role within the audit and assurance department, quickly being promoted to Partner.

During her time with the firm, Janet held numerous voluntary and charity positions...

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How to find the top eFax services for your business

Every business needs to send information through the mail, but it can be hard to find a good service. If you are looking for the best eFax service provider, then you have come to the right place. We will also go over some of the most important criteria considered when selecting an eFax services company. If you want more information on these points, make sure to keep reading.

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The first thing that you need to consider is what type of faxing services the company offers. As highlighted by the team behind faxburner , it is good to have an eFax that...

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Turning a side hustle into a full-time business in 2022

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 12/17/2021 - 11:15pm

A side hustle can help you feel more satisfied and fulfilled with your professional life. Many people started a side hustle in lockdown to fill their time and start something new. You could work a full-time job to pay the bills and develop your side hustle in the evening. You need to be truly passionate about your side hustle to dedicate enough time and energy to it. Some people take up a side hustle for extra money, while others focus on the sense of joy they receive from it.

Some of the most popular side hustles include baking, photography, blog writing and dog-walking. You don...

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How SaaS development has evolved as revolutionary change for businesses

Authored by Frank Parker
Posted: Fri, 12/17/2021 - 11:06pm

The market of software-based businesses is all-time high globally. With that, the software as a service which is called SaaS is one of the most demanding services worldwide. It has taken the place of the traditional working model in the prevalent sector of the economy. But before gaining knowledge about the contribution of SaaS in the business we have to know about its definition.

Whereas on platforms such as mobile and web we can see a large number of SaaS products and services in the majority. There is absolutely no compulsory installation or to have a subscription-based...

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Newly published study reveals that employees in Exeter are ‘merchandise-fans’

Work Perks: A recent survey reveals that almost three quarters of workers in Exeter love to receive corporate gifts, claiming that it makes them feel valued and appreciated.

The study was commissioned by leading promotional products experts 4imprint.co.uk with its researchers exploring what it is that workers in Exeter enjoy most about their job.

It found that despite the salary, the feeling of being part of a team is important to more than half (51%) of those polled.

Employees also enjoy company benefits or perks (37%), having a sense of comradeship with their...

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Devon home movers benefit from festive demand

Christmas is fast approaching and most of us are busy hunting for gifts and decorations. A savvy few Devon residents, however have learned that demand for property for sale is set to peak and are getting their homes ready to be put on the market.

Rightmove, the UK’s most popular property portal, experiences its busiest time all year between Boxing Day and the New Year, with a massive 51 million visitors to their website during this period last year.

This huge spike in home hunters, beginning immediately after Christmas, is set to continue through to the New Year. With so many...

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New People Development Director appointed at employee-owned law firm

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:16pm

Following the arrival of Alex Mackie as Stephens Scown LLP’s first Chief Operating Officer in September 2021, the employee-owned law firm has made another inspired strategic appointment with the announcement that Mark Shepherd has joined as the Firm’s first People Development Director.

Having previously held a range of senior leadership roles across the John Lewis Partnership – including Regional Branch Manager and Integration Lead for John Lewis and Partners – Mark brings with him vast experience and expertise, inspiring and empowering people withinthe largest employee-owned...

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