Business

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies has extended its weekday operating hours and will now open at 7am on Monday to Friday throughout the summer.

The extended hours give customers, particularly those who work in the trades, more flexibility in when they collect supplies and arrive at their jobs. Lengthening the opening times of the branch also helps maintain and improve social distancing.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We are always looking at ways we can evolve to support the requirements of our customers, and by extending our weekday summer...

The transportation and logistics industry has the potential for remarkably high profit margins, but it is also an industry with high safety risks. Owners and fleet managers must keep best practices regarding safety at the front of their minds each day because even with many policies and precautions in place, there is always the element of road conditions and other motorists that will be out of their control. Having a high priority on safety can also lend itself to employee retention and loyalty. Providing your drivers with evidence that you care about their wellbeing behind the wheel...

There’s a real opportunity for change and progression as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. Exeter Chamber is determined to grab the opportunity - and to bring you with them.

They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.

Fresh new look

Exeter Chamber is excited to share their new brand identity with you, made possible with the expertise of Alder and Alder . There’s a new website too, brought to us by Toco...

Restaurant owners and operators across the South West are being urged to join the Restaurant Collective, a new not-for-profit small business community spearheaded by TV chef Brian Turner with a mission to save the UK’s independent restaurants.

The restaurant sector has been one of the very hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry data shows that there are around 3,000 fewer restaurants in Britain than there were in March 2020 – which isthe equivalent of eight closures every day. Since the start of this year, the trend has accelerated with the independent market suffering 2,...