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Business Doctors invites your business to ‘Break Big’

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/08/2014 - 11:49am

If you are looking to grow your business, the locally based Business Doctors invite you to find out what steps to take and how to sustain that growth.

Two free ‘Breaking Big’ seminars, from noon till 2pm on Monday 13 October at the Woodbury Park Hotel, Exeter and from 7.30am to 10am on Tuesday 4th November at Boringdon Park Golf Club, Plymouth will show you how to review where your business is right now and decide where it should be going. Then you can start taking the right steps straight away to achieve breakthrough success.

Build your customer base and increase your...

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Everys partner wins family law award

Authored by Everys
Posted: Mon, 10/06/2014 - 5:43am

Everys Solicitors partner Kim Stradling has been named as the UK’s Family & Succession Lawyer of the Year in the Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards 2014.

These annual awards recognise the achievements of law firms and individuals who have a proven track record in delivering results for their clients during the past 12 months.

The awards are divided into individual and firm categories with each category representing the diversity of skills and knowledge that the profession has to offer clients across the globe.

After many months spent conducting research and analysing...

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Unique socks could save NHS billions

Socks and sleeves aimed at preventing the distressing problem of skin tears are being extensively trialled at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and at local GP practices.

The protective garments have been designed by entrepreneur, Peter Thornton, part of the famous Thornton's confectionary family.

Peter, who lives in East Devon, came up with the idea after suffering from the distressing condition, estimated to affect up to three million elderly people in the United Kingdom.

Peter says that if adopted, the socks and sleeves could save the NHS Billions of Pounds....

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Free planning seminar for farmers and landowners

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:04am

Farmers and landowners in Exeter and the surrounding area are invited to a free seminar hosted by local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards at which they can learn about farm planning and opportunities raised by permitted development rights.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday 14th October at Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, Exeter at 7.30pm .

Expert speaker Mary Jane Campbell, partner at Simpkins Edwards, will cover the tax aspects of developing property and succession issues, while the solicitors will deal with the Land Registry, business structures and related...

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Tozers swells its Legal 500 rankings

Devon law firm, Tozers Solicitors LLP, has again been recognised as one of the South West’s top performing firms of solicitors in the Legal 500. The Legal 500 has been published for over twenty years and the 2014 edition has just been published, providing the most comprehensive and worldwide coverage currently available on legal service providers. It is widely regarded as offering the definitive judgement of law firms’ capabilities.

Last year seven of Tozers’ partners were named in the Legal 500 but this year eleven solicitors from the firm have been recommended.

Tozers has...

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Crowdcube voted best UK Crowdfunding Platform

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/02/2014 - 2:09pm

The world’s first and most successful equity crowdfunding platform, Exeter-based Crowdcube, has won yet another award in recognition of the work it does to help entrepreneurs and businesses access the funds they need to grow and thrive.

The company was selected as the best equity crowdfunding platform for startups and young businesses at the inaugural AltFi Awards last week.

This is the fifth award Crowdcube has won this year and is a testament to how Crowdcube has empowered entrepreneurs to bypass angel networks, venture capital firms and banks.

The AltFi Awards...

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Top tier rankings for Stephens Scown

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 10/02/2014 - 11:40am

One of Devon’s leading legal firms has been given the top ranking for two of its teams by independent guide to the legal profession, Legal 500 2014, which was published on 1 October.

Described as a “regional heavyweight” Stephens Scown LLP, which has its head office in Exeter, received tier 1 ranking for its family law team, as well as its contentious trusts and probate work, where it is the only firm in Devon and Cornwall to receive the top ranking.

Stephens Scown’s contested probate team is headed up by Phil Gregory, who is described by Legal 500 as “brilliant”, with “...

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New appointment for Exeter accountancy firm

Authored by Metis Media
Posted: Wed, 10/01/2014 - 4:18pm

Leading Devon accountancy practice, Thomas Westcott, has appointed a new Financial Planner to bolster its advisory team. Paul Churchill joined the firm in August and is based in the Exeter office of Thomas Westcott Chartered Financial Planners (TWCFP). TWCFP is the financial planning arm of Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants which has 13 office across Devon. Iain Andrews, Head of Financial Planning at TWCFP, says: “I am delighted that Paul has joined us. His extensive experience and approach will make him a valued addition to our team.” “We are growing our capacity due to an increasing...

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Devon lawyer to hold court at the Asian Games

Authored by Everys
Posted: Mon, 09/29/2014 - 11:34am

A Devon solicitor has been appointed to officiate at one of the world’s biggest sporting events - the 17th Asian Games which will take place over 16 days in Incheon, Korea, from September 19 to October 4, 2014.

Charles Cuthbert, who manages the Dubai branch office and is senior partner of the West Country legal practice Everys Solicitors, has been appointed to act as the Judicial Officer for the men’s and women’s rugby events which run over three days (September 30 to October 2). He will be the Disciplinary Officer to deal with any sending offs during the rugby competitions....

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IOD expands SW team

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/29/2014 - 10:23am

The Institute of Directors has expanded its South West team with the appointment of Hannah Goodenough as head of Business Development for the region.

Hannah, who lives in Bath, will be based at the regional headquarters at the Science Park in Emerson's Green, Bristol, but will be responsible for retaining and attracting membership across the South West which has branches representing members in Bristol, Somerset, Bath and Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Dorset and Devon and Cornwall.

She brings significant expertise to the role, having headed up business development for a...

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