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National law firm Foot Anstey has today announced an initial three-year strategic partnership with Young Enterprise to help tackle social mobility. The announcement follows a commitment to invest at least 1% of the firm's net profit into responsible business and comes off the back of the recently launched responsible business framework.

Providing essential entrepreneurship, financial education and applied learning opportunities to young people across the UK, Young Enterprise's model equips young people from a variety of backgrounds with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed...

Let’s be real. Finding new customers? Not fun. It’s time-consuming, messy, and most of the time, you’re just guessing. You shoot out a few emails, stalk a few LinkedIn profiles, maybe cold call someone who does not want to talk to you, and then wait.

But here’s the thing: there’s a better way. Lead finder tools aren’t magic, but they do save you from wasting hours chasing ghosts. They help you spend your time on people who might be interested in what you’re selling. And that’s a huge win.

It’s a bloodhound for sale. You tell a Lead Finder like...

Experienced family law Solicitor Bridget Garrood has returned to The Family Law Company in Exeter - where she started her career over three decades ago.

Bridget first came across the company when looking for work experience with a local law firm. Norman Hartnell had just set up his own company, and when she got in contact, he was keen to take her on; not long after, he invited her to be his first articled clerk.

She remained with Norman for more than five years, before going on to work at other local firms, including as a Partner for 20 years.

On her return after 28...

Making wise financial decisions isn't just beneficial on a personal level—it has a powerful ripple effect that can uplift entire communities. From encouraging local entrepreneurship to investing in infrastructure and education, smart financial planning at both individual and business levels can drive sustainable growth. Here's how communities can flourish when people and organizations take financial responsibility seriously.

When residents choose to shop at local stores and support homegrown startups, they keep money circulating...