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SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Local small businesses across the South West are gearing up to take their share of a much-needed Christmas boost, as new data predicts the UK could spend £5.3 billion with small firms over the festive period, delivering critical end-of-year gains for this vital segment of the economy.

In wider positive economic signs, new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign also found Brits could spend over £23 billion in total across the UK this festive season, representing a nominal 16% year-on-year spending rise.

On average, one fifth of the nation’s seasonal spending pot...

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Staff to benefit from RGB acquisition

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it has been acquired by Grant & Stone and has become part of the largest independent builders merchant group in southern England.

The company will continue trading as RGB Building Supplies across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, and its head office will still be located in Barnstaple. The majority of RGB’s Executive Board of Directors will not change and its current Chief Executive Kevin Fenlon will remain leading the business.

Customers will continue to receive the same high standards of service and will not see any...

How the Company Car is Still Thriving as a Morale-Boosting Incentive in the Age of Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed working life in just about every industry around the world. Despite widespread disruption, The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) believes that the company car market may experience growth - rather than decline - as a result of Coronavirus.

Although the AFP chair, Paul Hollick notes that there will be changes in the way that employees operate, with increased remote options and conference calling, may result in some company vehicles disappearing, he said: “the bigger picture was much more complex - and overall fleet numbers could even be...

Small Business Management: How to Get Ahead of the Competition

Contrary to popular belief, competition isn’t just a mere obstacle on the road to the success of a small business. In actuality, it is an advantage. Not only does it serve as an indicator of a healthy marketplace. But also an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to learn and develop their business ownership skills. However, that’s not to say that it is easy. In actuality, it can also be a colossal undertaking to to gain an edge over well-established rivals .

The good news is that there are ways to get ahead of your competitors, even as a small business. And in an effort to help...

M&S commits to helping young people in Exeter into work by backing Government Kickstart scheme

M&S Exeter is taking applications for a newly launched work placement programme to enable young people, aged 16-24, to gain valuable experience to help them onto the career ladder.

Supporting the UK Government’s Kickstart programme, M&S has created 360 work placements across the breadth of the country.

The programme will be run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust – M&S’s long-standing employability and Sparks charity partner. The first Kickstart cohort of 180 placements across 30 Regional Academy stores including six placements delivered in Exeter in April...

The Michelmores Property Awards 2021 have launched

Michelmores has launched its Property Awards for 2021 – celebrating the very best projects from the South West property and construction sectors. The annual awards, now in their 19thconsecutive year, have become a firm fixture of the region's real estate calendar – attracting applications from a broad range of highly innovative schemes across ten competition categories.

Emma Honey, head of Real Estate at Michelmores said: "I am very pleased to announce the launch of this year's Property Awards. This highly successful event showcases some of the most exciting new developments...

After-hours start-up programme launches in Barnstaple

A fully-funded, after-hours support programme aimed specifically at helping local people start and grow a business is launching at the Node Enterprise Centre in Barnstaple.

Initially held online, Startup Club will give local people thinking of starting their own business or looking to turn their passion into a career, all the resources they need to set up and begin trading, including weekly expert-led workshops and support.

The eight-week programme, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will feature a series of workshops where individuals will learn...

Crypto trader: My cryptocurrency investment journey on Bityard

The cryptocurrency market has been increasing in popularity and scale in recent months. The fact that Bitcoin surpassed $58,000 and Bitcoin market value reached $1 trillion early this year show a huge potential of cryptocurrency, attracting more investors entering the market.

Danniel Liang, an advertising worker, without any financial education, began to invest in cryptocurrency in August 2020 when the price of Bitcoin was still lower than $20,000.

“I didn’t start crypto investing in a bull market, so contracts for difference (CFDs) seemed like a good option to me" said...

National business awards seek customer service stars

Entries are now open for the SME National Business Awards 2021 which recognise strong, vibrant and diverse businesses that think outside the box.

Organisers Events & PR are particularly looking for businesses who can demonstrate Best Customer Service to enter.

Exceptional customer service has never been so important as businesses navigate the unprecedented waters of the past 12 months and the future ahead.

Down to a public vote and free to enter and nominate others, the winner of the Best Customer Service Award will exceed customer expectations, build long-...

Carparison announce sponsorship deal with European Cup champions Exeter Chiefs

Carparison are delighted to confirm that they will be sponsoring reigning English and European champions Exeter Chiefs for the duration of the 2021/22 campaign. The news follows the announcement that director of rugby Rob Baxter OBE has joined the Exeter-based leasing broker as a Brand Ambassador.

Carparison are pleased to reveal that they will also provide player sponsorship for Exeter Chiefs and England prop Harry Williams, as well as Exeter Chiefs Women and England centre Lauren Cattell.

Williams, who has been part of England’s Six Nations squad this season, has been...

Redrow Homes' CEO, Matthew Pratt, comments on Budget 2021

Summary:

Boost in funding for apprenticeships “welcome” to “help encourage a vital stream of talent into the construction industry”.

“In the medium-term and beyond October, we would like to see wholesale reform of stamp duty land tax”.

“We would encourage Government to consider permanently reducing the current stamp duty tax bands across all levels, including the higher bands”.

Matthew Pratt, Redrow’s Group CEO, comments: “Overall today’s Budget gives hope for the UK’s recovery, and we welcome the boost in funding for apprenticeships, which will help...

Business

SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Staff to benefit from RGB acquisition

How the Company Car is Still Thriving as a Morale-Boosting Incentive in the Age of Coronavirus

Small Business Management: How to Get Ahead of the Competition

M&S commits to helping young people in Exeter into work by backing Government Kickstart scheme

The Michelmores Property Awards 2021 have launched

After-hours start-up programme launches in Barnstaple

Crypto trader: My cryptocurrency investment journey on Bityard

National business awards seek customer service stars

Carparison announce sponsorship deal with European Cup champions Exeter Chiefs

Redrow Homes' CEO, Matthew Pratt, comments on Budget 2021

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