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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...

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Northgate Vehicle Hire appoints new Rental Manager to its Exeter depot

Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leader in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, has appointed Vicky Davison as Rental Manager at its Exeter depot.

Having worked in the rental industry since 1990 for companies such as Avis, Arriva and Europcar, Vicky’s existing industry experience will see her take responsibility of the day-to-day management of staff and drivers at Northgate’s Exeter depot.

Felix Beltran, Area Sales Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire, said: “We’re delighted to have Vicky on board and feel confident that her experience will help to build on what has...

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors become a Limited Liability Partnership

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors in Exeter, Devon are pleased to announce that the firm has changed its structure to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Becoming an LLP has given Crosse + Crosse the stability it needs to expand and adopt a modern and efficient structure in order to attract the best legal talent, and to maintain a high quality service to customers. Converting to LLP status will not affect the delivery or quality of service that Crosse + Crosse are known for, nor does it fundamentally change the way in which the firm operates or works with clients.

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The Exeter Daily launches new local Jobs site

From the team that brought you The Exeter Daily, which has already been shortlisted for a prestigious national newspaper award and clocked up over 50,000 unique users and 250,000 hits just six months after it launched, comes Exeter Daily Jobs. Whether you are a job seeker, an employer or a recruitment company – Exeter Daily Jobs is fantastically easy to use and packed with features that make searching for jobs and prospective employees all the more easy.

Dean Croft from Exeter-based recruitment firm Paramount Personnel says: "Paramount Personnel has always been a proud supporter of...

New direction for Honiton Hotel

A hotel on the outskirts of Honiton announces the arrival of a new Managing Director and its plans for ongoing investment.

The Deer Park Country House Hotel has recently appointed Mark Godfrey, former Managing Director of Harbour Hotels Group, to take the helm of the 25-bedroom hotel.

Mark, whose career in the hospitality industry spans over 25 years, joins the hotel as Managing Director. He will head up the team at the Deer Park and be responsible for overseeing the senior management, the direction of the business and the many projects planned to improve the hotel and...

SETsquared businesses secure £30m of funding in one year

In the last 12 months alone, businesses being incubated by a partnership of five UK universities have raised some £30m in investment.

The figures have been unveiled by SETsquared , a collaboration between the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. The organisation partners in enterprise activities and collectively supports the growth and success of new business opportunities through its five incubation centres.

SETsquared’s Partnership Director, Graham Harrison, shared the partnership’s latest success figures with MP David Willetts as he visited...

A partnership is no better than the people in it

Of all the arrangements people use to conduct their business, none is more fraught with danger than the simplest: partnership. The problem is that the basis of any partnership is sharing.

That should be easy. Two partners, two shares. Generally fifty-fifty.

Well, it isn’t so easy. In the burlesque era, comic teams used a different formula. The straight man got 55 percent, the funny man got 45 percent. Why? The straight man was the agent for the team, responsible for getting the bookings, negotiating the b illing, all the nuts and bolts stuff.

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Hays opens its doors in Exeter

Cementing its presence in Exeter, leading recruitment expert Hays has marked its ongoing commitment to the area by launching a new office in the city centre. Over 15 expert consultants will be based in the office at Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA. The official launch on Tuesday 12 March was marked with an event where the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Newby, spoke about employment in the area. Hays’ recruiting experts in Exeter cover nine disciplines including education, human resources, office support, accountancy and finance, senior finance, procurement and supply chain, social...

Meet the Neighbour Business Lunch with Somerset and East Devon Chambers

Exeter Chamber of Commerce joined forces with Somerset Chamber and The Association of East Devon Chambers of Commerce this week in a ‘Meet the Neighbour’ business lunch. This was well attended by a range of guests and members from all three Chambers, with over 100 delegates in total.

Hosted by Sandy Park Conference Centre, guests enjoyed a delicious two course meal whilst partaking in facilitated networking. The day had a relaxed atmosphere and was a great opportunity for everyone to meet company representatives from the surrounding area.

Due to the huge success of this...

Everys Solicitors lay on public child law event

Everys Solicitors organised an event to update fellow solicitors and legal staff on changes to law regarding children.

Held at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter last week and attended by 50 delegates, the one-day course was led by Safda Mahmood, a senior solicitor in local government who has both practiced and lectured in family law across England and Wales for more than 18 years.

Gail Salway, one of Everys’ family law solicitors, said: “Mr Mahmood specialises in children and adoption law and his insight into emergency procedures, adoption regulations, guardianship...

Exeter-based design agency celebrates its 5th birthday

Exeter-based digital design agency Digibug ( www.digibug.co.uk ) celebrated its 5th birthday on Sunday.

The team puts a big emphasis on high quality design, mixed in with keeping things fun and friendly. This along with the high level of customer service they give their customers, wins them new customers on a regular basis, with a majority being recommended – something that the team is incredibly proud of.

What sets Digibug apart to other agencies is the one-to-one access their clients enjoy with their designers. This gives the customers a first-hand experience that can...

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

Northgate Vehicle Hire appoints new Rental Manager to its Exeter depot

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors become a Limited Liability Partnership

The Exeter Daily launches new local Jobs site

New direction for Honiton Hotel

SETsquared businesses secure £30m of funding in one year

A partnership is no better than the people in it

Hays opens its doors in Exeter

Meet the Neighbour Business Lunch with Somerset and East Devon Chambers

Everys Solicitors lay on public child law event

Exeter-based design agency celebrates its 5th birthday

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