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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

Public Spaces Leave Less Room for Error

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Expansion plans unveiled by teenage entrepreneur

Right now, 18-year old Chris Rundle should be anxiously awaiting the results of his A levels. Instead he’s just moved his company GK Signs into bigger premises and taken on 12 new staff, with two more positions to fill.

The Exeter wunderkind has acquired 8,000 square feet premises at Ashton Court in Marsh Barton, Exeter, involving a substantial investment

‘I really had to expand, ‘said Chris, who began his signmaking business at the age of 13 from his bedroom. ‘We smashed our targets for last year and so we just had to find bigger premises.

‘We predicted a 100%...

Local independent financial advisors accepted by regulatory body

Thompson Jenner Financial Services is pleased to announce that it is one of the first independent financial services advisory firms based in Devon to have been accepted as members of the Equity Release Council.

The Equity Release Council is the industry body for the equity release sector. Born from an expansion of the remit of SHIP (formerly Safe Home Income Plans), the Equity Release Council represents the providers who work in the equity release sector.

Managing Director, Neil Sear, said “We are very pleased that the firm has received this prestigious recognition. The...

UK universities partnership deemed the best in Europe at fostering start-ups

SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.

The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.

SET squared, which have partnerships with...

Broadclyst-based Choccie Bar in final stages for Devon Venus Awards

Choccie Bar is celebrating with chocolate frappé as the company has become a finalist for 'New Business of the Year Award' in the NatWest Venus Business Awards 2013.

Choccie Bar, still in its first year of trading, was nominated in March for this award, sponsored by Hartnell Chanot & Partners Family Solicitors and has just learned that out of nearly 100 companies that were nominated, Choccie Bar has made it to the final three.

Based in Broadclyst, Choccie Bar creates stunning luxury handmade chocolates. Using the finest Belgian couverture, the company is fast gaining a...

ATASS Respect launches corporate responsibility focused conference in Exeter

Authored by VickyH
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2013 - 2:23pm

ATASS Respect, the not-for-profit enterprise of Exeter-based research and investment company ATASS Group, has today announced its annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) conference will take place on Thursday 17 October at Woodbury Park Golf and Country Club.

Entitled 'Think Partnership 2013', the conference will bring together companies from across the region to discuss how businesses can be more society-friendly, by working with community and charitable enterprises for mutual benefit.

Following on from the success of last year’s conference, the event will...

Afternoon Tea at the Magdalen Chapter for Devon's brilliant businesswomen

Devon finalists in NatWest Venus Awards, dubbed ‘The Working Women’s Oscars’, have been treated to afternoon tea at the luxurious Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter. The event, which was also attended by several members of the local media, was held to give to give the finalists an opportunity to meet each other and their sponsors.

The awards were launched in March and the finalists where whittled down, by the judges and in some cases, public vote, from thousands of nominations to just 42 finalists – 12 of whom will be announced as winners at the grand awards ceremony at Exeter...

Bovis Homes celebrate Exeter opening

One of the UK’s leading housebuilders, Bovis Homes, has opened a new office in Exeter to support the growth of its operations in Devon and the rest of the South West.

With new developments at various stages of build across the county – and with land opportunities springing up elsewhere to deliver much needed new housing stock – the return of Bovis Homes to Devon is a sign that the local economy is on the up.

In fact, the business has restructured to ensure a focus on the local housing market and Deputy Managing Director of the South West (southern) region, David Farley,...

Mariam is a Finalist Thanks To You

Purity Boutique Spa is proud and honoured to announce that our very own Mariam Badavi is a finalist for Employer of the Year in the Venus Awards 2013 – Devon. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of you for your votes and for supporting Purity Boutique Spa! In the past year, Mariam Badavi of Purity Boutique Spa Limited has proven that despite even the most difficult circumstances, mustering courage and strength from within breeds success. Her role as a mother in her personal life imparts rare qualities for her business that keep employees happy and motivated to accomplish any goals set...

Turning the Games into Gold: Government announces almost £10 billion economic boost from London 2012

The UK economy has seen a £9.9bn trade and investment boost from the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, one year into a four-year programme of activity and events. The boost comes from businesses securing contract wins, additional sales and new foreign investment in the last year, since UKTI’s British Business Embassy at Lancaster House hosted a Global Investment Conference and a series of 17 business events – the largest such programme ever held in Britain. Further evaluation reports published by the Government and Mayor of London today (19 July) show strong progress against all the...

Empty Shops or Golden Opportunity?

With the trend of pop-up shops happening throughout the country the question of what happens regarding business rates crops up. Where landlords are being flexible with their rents, what's happening with the councils and the government regarding business rates?

The Government 'Startup Britain' scheme has been launched in partnership with such businesses as John Lewis, Sainsbury's and BT giving new British brands the opportunity to get their products onto the British High Street normally for two weeks at a time, rotating small enterprises who have registered an interest www....

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