Business

Everys Solicitors has branched out to offer a new service to help support family businesses in Devon and Somerset.

The new family business support division will be led by the firm’s managing partner James Griffin, who will be assisted by head of commercial law Kate Stamp and head of wills, trusts, tax and probate Hilary Quantick.

It will serve to support family businesses in the South West with a firm focus on growth.

Mr Griffin said: “We already work with numerous family businesses in the region, in particular, rural businesses and farms, and have always been on...

Following its continued success, Heritage Healthcare - a leading provider of home-based care - has unveiled its ambitious expansion plans that will see it offering attractive business and employment opportunities in Bristol and the South West.

The company has launched a franchising division and is looking for committed, ambitious and motivated people in Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth areas who have the desire to own, operate and develop their own business and would like to join it in providing excellent quality care that enables people to enjoy independent lives in the comfort of...

Employees at Ashfords solicitors in Exeter have turned their car park into a makeshift gym in a bid to keep fit.

The firm has recruited personal trainer Trisha Brown to help staff stay in shape. Classes on offer include Kettlercise, a routine that uses light weights that resemble bowling balls, and Boxercise, a fitness class incorporating boxing moves and techniques.

Trisha, who runs a company called Exmoor Fitness, said: “I am dedicated to supporting others to achieve their fitness and personal goals.

“There is something special about committing to exercise with a...

Crowdcube has used its own platform to raise £1.5 million in just three days from 259 investors. Existing investors met the initial funding target of £250,000 within the first five hours of the pitch going live, making it the fastest equity funding on a crowdfunding website anywhere in the world. The pitch was then opened up for others to invest with one million poundsbeing invested in the last 24 hours. The investment, which sets a new world record for funds raised via an equity crowdfunding platform, will be used to fuel Crowdcube’s next phase of growth. Darren Westlake, CEO and co-...