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A Look At How Automation Can Give Small Businesses More Time to Focus on Growth

Running a small business often means wearing far too many hats at once. One minute, you are speaking to customers; the next you are dealing with invoices, updating spreadsheets, answering emails, or checking the performance of your latest marketing campaign. While these tasks are all important, they can quickly consume the time that could otherwise be spent developing new products, finding customers and planning for the future.

Automation gives small businesses a practical way to reclaim some of that time. By allowing technology to take care of repetitive and predictable...

Voucher scheme improves local business

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/06/2016 - 11:27am

Better business broadband is only a few clicks away for Devon-based firm thanks to a broadband funding scheme by Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS).

Based in rural Devon with business operations in London, local company tumuv, established by resident entrepreneur Holly Woodford, has recently benefitted from a broadband connection offered through the CDS Voucher Scheme.

Supplier Torbay Telecom has connected a number of premises in the Ideford area of South Devon to their fixed wireless service bringing speeds of around 30Mbps, enabling Holly to manage tumuv and her second...

De’light’ as new showroom comes together

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 10/05/2016 - 9:09am

Work continues apace on Amos Lighting’s highly anticipated new Topsham showroom.

The showroom, Amos Lighting & Home, is set to open its doors to the public in mid-November, a busy time for interiors as customers spruce up their homes for the winter season.

Managing Director and Lead Designer, David Amos said: “We’re delighted with the progression of the building, with the mezzanine floor now in place and the staircase due to go in any day.

“Getting the showroom just right so we can display our range of lighting and furniture in their best light has been the...

Simpkins Edwards appoints new branch manager

Exeter headquartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has appointed Julie Rose as branch manager to be based primarily at its Heathfield office, near Newton Abbot.

Chartered tax advisor Julie joins the firm from Farm Accounts where she spent 11 years and managed over 100 clients. In total she has over 17 years’ experience providing practical advice and business support to farms and other rural businesses, including management of accounts, ensuring compliance requirements are met for tax credits, self-assessment, PAYE and VAT. She has also carried out extensive tax planning work...

Family law specialists are finalists in national awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 10/04/2016 - 5:41am

The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in the Modern Law Awards 2016.

The specialist family law company with offices in Plymouth and Exeter has been shortlisted for the Private Client Team of the Year.

The company entered Director Jane Chanot’s team, which handles not only private clients but also domestic violence, HBV and child abduction cases.

The awards focus on the achievements of those working to change the face of business strategy and development, regulation management and client care throughout the organisation.

Jane said: “Everyone in the team...

Specialist fine art logistics company launches in Exeter

Authored by Charlie
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:11am

South West based freight forwarding company Isca Forwarding has launched a new specialist division, Isca Fine Art .

Established in 1981, Isca Forwarding has spent the last 35 years shipping consignments around the world. Over the last 10 years the company has seen a significant growth in demand from the Arts and Culture sector and already counts London based gallery Messums amongst its clients, as well as a range of artists from across the region.

Managing Director Jackie Evans, explains why the company decided to launch a dedicated offering to the sector:

‘Having...

Two heads are better than one

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 09/30/2016 - 7:22am

Amos Lighting has swelled its ranks with the appointment of two new lighting sales consultants.

William Dicker and Jay Gater have joined the team at Exeter’s leading independent lighting specialist, bringing their own particular brands of expertise with them.

William, who grew up in Wales, previously worked at Sofa Workshop in Exeter’s Paris Street and has a wealth of sales experience. He said:

“I really enjoy working for a smaller company, which Sofa Workshop was for many years. Amos Lighting, of course, has the added benefit of being a family business.

“As...

Devon site manager recognised for quality work

Devon site manager Bob Maund has been recognised for his commitment to quality with a coveted regional award from housebuilder Barratt Homes.

Bob Maund works at the five star housebuilder’s Riverside Park development in Barnstaple and has been named as Barratt’s leading site manager in the west.

Barratt chief executive officer David Thomas visited Riverside Park this week to see the high quality homes Bob and his team are creating and to offer his congratulations.

“It is great to see Bob doing so well,’’ he said. “We are very proud of the quality of our new homes,...

Bea sets Chilcotts buzzing!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/29/2016 - 1:15pm

Chilcotts Auctioneers has swelled its ranks with the addition of a new apprentice saleroom assistant.

Bea Bandyszewska, from Luppit, has joined the Silver Street auction room on an apprenticeship scheme through Exeter College. Previously, she attended Honiton Community College, studying A Levels in Health & Social Care, Business Studies and IT.

Of her decision to undertake an apprenticeship, Bea said: “I wasn’t particularly interested in going to university, but was fired up by the idea of training and working at the same time.

“I find the world of auctions...

Princesshay welcomes Berloni

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/28/2016 - 12:56pm

This autumn, Princesshay will welcome its newest store, bespoke Italian kitchen designer, Berloni.

Berloni’s Concept Design Store will open on the 30th September on Princesshay’s Roman Walk offering customers a unique service for kitchen design.

Berloni is one of the brand leaders in kitchen production throughout the world and prides itself on using the best suppliers and the most prestigious materials.

Janis Biernis from Berloni said; “Customers will find great service and dedication from Berloni. We know how difficult it is to make a decision when remodeling any...

Leading SW law firm named National Champion for UK

Leading law firm Stephens Scown LLP has been named a National Champion for the UK in The European Business Awards; Europe’s largest business competition set up to celebrate business excellence and best practice in the European business community.

The Awards, now in its 10th year, is supported by business leaders, academics and political representatives from across Europe, and this year engaged with over 33,000 businesses from 34 countries.

Stephens Scown – which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell - has been chosen to represent the UK in the customer focus category...

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