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Why the Card Machine Is Now Part of a Shop's Branding

Walk into any well-designed cafe or boutique and you'll notice the owner has thought about almost everything. The counter, the lighting, the signage, even the font on the menu. Then you go to pay, and a scuffed grey card machine appears that looks like it belongs in a different shop entirely.

The Last Thing a Customer Touches Before They Leave

Most people pay and go without a second thought. But the payment moment is the final interaction a customer has with your shop, and it's the bit they walk away with. With 62% of all UK card payments made contactlessly in 2024, according to...

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Exeter research centre wins property award

Exeter's Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building has won a prestigious property award. Judges of the Michelmores and Western Morning News Property Awards commended the building as a "real asset" for Exeter. They praised its "brave design" and "dramatic" interior, as well as its low carbon footprint. Judges also felt the facility would help attract high-end jobs to Exeter, as well as improve the standard of healthcare, research and discovery. The new building enables researchers to test patients, analyse samples, design and carry out case studies and communicate with...

Francis Clark wins national VAT award

Leading chartered accountants Francis Clark has added to its impressive record of professional accolades with its VAT Team being recognised as the best VAT consultancy in the 2014 LexisNexis Taxation Awards.

The firm’s VAT team, the largest in the region, comprises six members including a partner (Julie Towers), a director (Richard Staunton), three consultants (Liam Dushynsky, Becky Hayes and Keith Hilton) and a graduate training in VAT (Ross Bond).

Francis Clark Head of Tax, Steve Collins said: “We are all delighted for Julie and her team who have produced some exceptional...

Work on Science Park well under way

Brollies were at the ready as Exeter Science Park partners battled the elements to mark the start of the construction of the Science Park Centre with the traditional turf-cutting ceremony.

Fast forward two months and the Centre is coming to life with construction on target to open the Science Park Centre in April 2015.

The £8m centre to support the growth of R&D-intensive businesses has been designed to facilitate “open Innovation” collaborative working. It is set to be the heart of the park, comprising of 30000sq ft over three floors with a mixture of office and...

Accountants celebrate 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines

The partners and staff of Chartered Accountants Haines Watts held an event at Grange Exeter to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War and to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the inception of The Royal Marines since their formation in 1664.

Over 100 members of the local business community attended the high-profile event in aid of The C Group charity, which seeks to inspire business to support Royal Marines in need. Held at the Jaguar and Aston Martin Dealership, Grange Exeter with supporting sponsor Bang & Olufsen, guests enjoyed wine and canapés and enjoyed...

Promotions at SW renewable energy firm

A leading South West renewable energy installer has strengthened its management team with the appointment of two members of staff to its board.

Exeter-based Fair Energy has promoted former business manager Shirley Hill and finance manager Matthew Laing to board directors.

Matthew, a qualified accountant, joined Fair Energy in 2011 and brings to the role three years’ experience in the renewable energy industry and a further three years’ previous experience in the construction industry. Matthew, who has spent time shadowing various positions learning how each department works...

Exeter Family Friendly appoints Chief Actuary

Healthcare and protection insurer Exeter Family Friendly has appointed David Cobley as its Chief Actuary in a newly created role.

The Exeter based mutual, one of the leading providers of income protection and private medical insurance, has created the executive position to head up its pricing and actuarial function.

Commenting on the appointment, CEO Andy Chapman said:

“I’m delighted to welcome David to Exeter Family. His ability and considerable experience will make him a huge asset to our team going forward.”

Cobley is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty...

Exeter-based finance firm in seven figure takeover

Exeter-based Shipman Financial Planning is set to become one of the South West’s leading financial and investment specialists following a seven-figure buyout of a Guernsey firm.

The purchase means Shipman, whose Head Office is based in Exeter’s Southernhay quarter, can now offer financial planning and investment services almost unrivalled outside London.

Through its purchase of Oculus Investment Managers, a successful discretionary investment management company, Shipman FP will now be able to benefit from Oculus’ strategic relationship with James Hambro and Partners, which...

Brewin Dolphin garden wins silver gilt

The Brewin Dolphin Garden has been awarded a Silver Gilt Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Their show garden was designed by Matthew Childs and is the more remarkable as it is his first ever garden at Chelsea, having won Best in Show at Hampton Court in 2013.

Matthew has delivered a breath-taking design that is calm, reflective and private with a simple geometric layout. The design is inspired by the company’s ethos: bespoke and innovative, but firmly rooted in past traditions.

Rupert Tyler, National Director of Brewin Dolphin and a renowned gardener himself says, “We’...

Power of the sun helps raise funds for RNLI

The power of the sun is helping to raise money for the Exmouth RNLI.

Following the launch of the charity’s new Shannon-class lifeboat at the weekend, local solar PV experts SunGift Solar have pledged to donate £50 to the charity for every system ordered this month.

“As a local company, we were full of admiration for those who helped raise £150,000 towards the new lifeboat, and we want to do our bit to help too,” said Ellen Rodger, director at SunGift Solar. “The RNLI team in Exmouth does marvellous work – saving lives at sea – and we’re fortunate that we have such a...

Double cancer blow spurs on marathon efforts

Crossing the finishing line in just under six hours and raising £2,000 for charity was a poignant moment for first-time London Marathon runner Diane Collett.

After losing her mother to cancer just two months previously and supporting her sister through her own brave battle with the disease, 2014 has been a tough year for the 48-year-old business director.

And while Diane is first to admit that finishing in 5 hours 55 minutes breaks no world records, she is determined to secure a place next year to raise even more cash for charities close to her heart.

“I had run a...

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Why the Card Machine Is Now Part of a Shop's Branding

Exeter research centre wins property award

Francis Clark wins national VAT award

Work on Science Park well under way

Accountants celebrate 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines

Promotions at SW renewable energy firm

Exeter Family Friendly appoints Chief Actuary

Exeter-based finance firm in seven figure takeover

Brewin Dolphin garden wins silver gilt

Power of the sun helps raise funds for RNLI

Double cancer blow spurs on marathon efforts

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