Business

An East Devon company set up less than a year ago, which is now providing work for more than 40 people, has been named as one of the best new businesses in the UK.

Dor-2-Dor Exeter, launched in November last year, was one of only seven shortlisted finalists in the best new business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards. With over 390 businesses nominated for awards across 10 categories, the National Entrepreneur Awards are highly regarded. Although he didn’t win first prize, owner Alan Marriott is still pleased the hard work is paying off.

Alan, from Ottery St Mary,...

HR directors from major regional and national businesses gathered in Exeter to hear the latest news from the CBI on 17 October.

Hosted by South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP, the event took place at its Exeter offices and saw Neil Carberry, the CBI’s Director responsible for Employment and Skills discuss holiday pay - a major emerging issue for employers. Many businesses face potentially significant additional costs because of tribunal cases which are challenging the way holiday pay is calculated under the Working Time Regulations.

The CBI is lobbying the government on...

The UK’s fastest growing wireless network solutions provider, WiFi SPARK, is now an approved supplier to JANET, a government funded body which assists universities, schools, further education and research institutions to get the best out of cloud and data services.

JANET is the network dedicated to the needs of research and education in the UK, helping provide infrastructure to educational institutions and communities, offering impartial advice and sourcing the products needed to facilitate, for example, remote learning, large data storage, video conferencing, and now Guest WiFi...

More than 30 VIP guests from the world of corporate aviation have attended the official launch of Exeter’s Airport’s new Jet Centre. The event was hosted by Sir Peter Rigby, founder, CEO and Chairman of Rigby Group Plc, which acquired Exeter Airport in June last year.

Rigby Group has completely refurbished the airport’s Jet Centre, which offers VIP services to corporate aviation clients spanning business travellers to rock stars and even royalty. It includes an expanded corporate lounge that can accommodate up to 35 people, a conference room and boardroom, and crew rest facilities...