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Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

For many business owners, especially those starting out, accounting is an afterthought. Revenue goes in, expenses go out, and the hope is that there’s something left at the end. But as companies grow, the need for accurate financial insight becomes not just helpful—it becomes essential. That’s where accrual accounting comes into play.

While cash-based accounting might work for freelancers or micro-businesses, accrual accounting offers a far more complete and forward-looking picture of your company’s financial health. In fact, many mid-sized and large enterprises are legally...

Liv Butler

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Devon award winners celebrate decade of success

With just a month to go until nominations for this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards competitions close (on 26 April 2013), current apprentices and employers across Devon are being encouraged to enter as the awards celebrate their 10th year.

The 2012 competition saw Devon employers David Youll and JTP Joinery of Paignton and Puffins of Exeter recognised in the awards.

On a national level the 2012 winners have seen significant benefits from taking part.

City & Guilds Apprenticeship Champion of the Year, Jenny Westworth, from BAE Systems won following a public...

Exeter’s SunGift partners with Trina Solar

Authored by jamesreddy
Posted: Sat, 03/23/2013 - 12:49am

Exeter renewable energy distributor SunGift Trade has become a distribution partner of global solar PV manufacturer Trina Solar, making SunGift Trade one of a few selected resellers of their products in the UK.

The move adds another highly respected brand to SunGift’s portfolio, giving South West PV installers direct access to even more high quality solar PV modules.

“We’re very excited about this new partnership,” said SunGift Trade managing director Gabriel Wondrausch, “and we already have stock of Trina Solar Honey modules in our warehouse. This now makes our range of...

Award success for Pavey Group Director

Michele Parker, a Director at Pavey Group, one of the South West’s leading Financial Services and Insurance Firms, has been named runner-up in the prestigious Independent Financial Adviser of the Year Award. The competition is organised by Sesame Bankhall Group, a major provider of support services to more than 4,000 financial advisers in the United Kingdom.

Michele, who joined Pavey Group in 2004 and works across both the Exeter & Torquay offices, specialises in investments, pensions, and Inheritance Tax planning. She has been nominated for the award for demonstrating a...

Exeter Expect Success Local Campaign Launch

Following from the ‘Exeter Expect Success’ campaign in the London Underground, the posters are now coming home to Exeter, to help the city celebrate its successes.

Celebrating 2012's success the City of Exeter joined forces and mounted an inward investment campaign. 'Expect success: Invest in Exeter' brings together key business leaders who are passionate about living, working and running a business in Exeter.

2012 has seen the City's Museum, University and F.E College all win prestigious UK wide awards, citing them as top of the UK's offerings. These posters are now due to...

Expect Success: Invest in Exeter logos available!

Following on from our Blog of 8 March – ‘What Are We Doing About Exeter’s Triple Crown Status’ The Plum Consultancy is delighted to advise that the ‘Expect Success: Invest in Exeter’ logo is available for all local businesses to use on their websites, stationery and email signatures to promote Exeter’s extraordinary triple crown status in the UK.

With investment enquiries up by 250% since the campaign was launched in London 2 weeks ago, congratulations are to be extended to all those involved in obtaining these fantastic accolades. To capitalise on this opportunity, Exeter Chamber...

The chance for local businesses to get involved with Great Gorillas

This summer, Exeter and Torbay are going to have some rather unusual visitors. To mark Paignton Zoo’s 90th anniversary, lifesize gorilla sculptures will be inhabiting the open spaces and parks of Exeter and Torbay – each showcasing their own individual art, designed by local artists.

Arriving at the end of July with a Great Gorilla Flotilla in Torbay, the gorillas will be with us for 10 weeks throughout the summer, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to get up close to these magnificent pieces of work. After this, the gorillas will then be sold in a big Charity Auction at...

Exeter-based IT company set to exceed growth targets

Hosted Desktop UK, an Exeter-based cloud and hosted desktop provider, is said to be on ‘cloud nine’ following news that the company has broken its £500,000 turnover target by at least 5%.

The company, started two years ago by local entrepreneur Adam Chetnik, has doubled turnover from the previous financial year and is also reporting a 12pc increase in turnover for the first financial quarter, compared to the last.

Providing specialist ‘Cloud’ solutions including virtual hosted desktops and managed IT services such as servers, email and backups to businesses throughout the...

English Riviera and South Devon Tourism & Business Exhibition to Build on Olympic Legacy

A premier coastal resort in South Devon is fighting back against the recession and targeting new international markets for 2013.

New initiatives to be launched by the English Riviera Tourism Company and partners at a major conference to be held during English Tourism Week have gained the support of VisitEngland as part of a national campaign building on the opportunities for tourism growth presented by the Olympic legacy.

English Tourism Week runs from 16 – 24 March 2013 and James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland has agreed to be a keynote speaker at a special...

Kim Walker joins Exeter law firm Morgan & Pope

Local law firm Morgan & Pope are growing from strength to strength with the latest appointment of Kim Walker, who joins them as a consultant.

Kim, formerly of BHR Law, specialises in Commercial Property work.

Kim says that she is looking forward to working with such a forward-thinking dynamic firm

Charlotte McGregor Managing partner says “I am delighted that Kim has joined us, which boosts our Property department. Kim is a real asset to the firm.”

Morgan & Pope recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary of the merger between two local firms J...

Exeter business Rokk Media continues impressive growth

Authored by Rokk Media
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2013 - 10:31am

After a meteoric 2012 which saw Exeter-based bespoke software, mobile apps and web development agency Rokk Media Ltd reach its first decade, move to a purpose-built office and realise a doubling in turnover, it has continued to buck the economic trend in 2013 after securing major new clients and adding more members to the team.

New appointments in project management, web development and a key appointment at director level, all reinforce Rokk Media’s commitment to further extensive growth over the next few years.

New Marketing Director Ian Creek joins Rokk Media after...

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