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Small Infrastructure Improvements That Can Make a Big Difference at Work

When businesses think about improving the workplace, attention often goes straight to the big stuff. New equipment, major refurbishments and expensive technology upgrades tend to grab the headlines. Yet some of the most effective changes are far less dramatic. Small infrastructure improvements can make everyday work safer, smoother and more efficient without requiring a complete overhaul.

The trick is paying attention to the little obstacles employees deal with every day. A minor inconvenience that happens once might not seem important, but when it is repeated hundreds of times...

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Michelmores wins prestigious award

Award-winning law firm Michelmores has been named "Regional Firm of the Year" for its national and international work in the technology, media and telecoms sector, by the Legal 500. The technology, media and communications (TMC) team at Michelmores is led by Partner, Rehman Noormohamed, who was also named as a Leader in his field in this year's Legal 500 edition.

Rehman is dual qualified as an electronic and communications engineer and lawyer, with a former life in technology consultant. He leads a team of highly commended, specialist TMC lawyers.

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Green awards finalists announced

The shortlist for the 2014 Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) Awards has been announced with a good showing from Exeter businesses.

A total of 55 entries were received, with judges implementing tough criteria to select the finalists in each category.

DEBI Chair Andy Vickery, said: “We’re delighted to have such a wide range of businesses and educational initiatives from all areas of Devon represented in the shortlist.

“The judges will be visiting all of them over the coming weeks in order to make an informed decision on the outright winners in each...

Haines Watts to merge with Crediton practice

Award-winning Chartered Accountants, Haines Watts Crediton office announces a merger with long established and reputable local accountancy firm, C.C. Theedom & Co.

Specialising in assisting small and medium sized businesses across the South West region, Theedoms is a highly respected Crediton-based firm providing a comprehensive range of accountancy solutions.

Haines Watts was recently announced as ‘Accountancy Firm of the Year – SMEs’, (Small and medium sized entities at the annual FDs (Financial Directors) Excellence Awards. This award follows on the back of the...

Training event for city’s young professionals

Exeter Junior Chamber, part of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, is holding its next event at Exeter Library on Tuesday 21 October, 4pm-6pm. The event will be a training session with Business Coach Judy Salmon on how to ‘manage and present well at meetings’.

The training session, aimed at young professionals aged between 20-35 years old, will cover important aspects of presenting at meetings including how to communicate effectively, structure information and ensure success.

Exeter Junior Chamber started in February 2014 with a successful launch event at Reed Hall with speaker...

Crowdcube opens for business in Scotland

A big increase in the number of people starting their own business in Scotland has led to increased demand for alternative financing and in particular for crowdfunding.

This is according to equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, which opens its first office in Scotland this week to support existing customers in the region and service a strong pipeline of prospective growth businesses and start-ups.

According to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the number of new businesses in Scotland registered with Companies House rose to more than 30,000 last year, up 19 per...

Michelmores' pop-up art auction

In a bid to raise awareness for its chosen Charity of the Year, Macmillan Cancer Support, Michelmores is hosting the ART4MACMILLAN charity art auction on 17 October 2014.

Woodwater House in Pynes Hill will be transformed into a 'pop-up' saleroom, and fine art auctioneers and valuers, Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood will be offering their expertise for the sale of a selection of works generously donated by a number of well-known artists from Devon and beyond.

Prior to the evening, prospective bidders will be able to preview all the available lots in an online...

Business Doctors invites your business to ‘Break Big’

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...

Everys partner wins family law award

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...

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....

Free planning seminar for farmers and landowners

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...

Business

Small Infrastructure Improvements That Can Make a Big Difference at Work

Michelmores wins prestigious award

Green awards finalists announced

Haines Watts to merge with Crediton practice

Training event for city’s young professionals

Crowdcube opens for business in Scotland

Michelmores' pop-up art auction

Business Doctors invites your business to ‘Break Big’

Everys partner wins family law award

Unique socks could save NHS billions

Free planning seminar for farmers and landowners

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