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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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Everys Solicitors get on their bikes for vulnerable schoolchildren

Everys Solicitors has pledged to cycle between all of its nine Devon and Somerset branches in two days to raise £5,000 for the charity School in a Bag.

The team will begin their journey at the Bridgwater office in Somerset, finishing in Seaton, Devon, on the first day before heading off to the final finish line in Exeter the following day, covering a distance of 95 miles.

Every rider will be required to raise £500 each, which will all go to School in a Bag. This Somerset-based charity helps poor, orphaned, vulnerable and disaster-affected children throughout the world. It...

Go for glory, says Exeter business chief

An Exeter business leader has urged other bosses from the city to go for glory in an award scheme that thrust him into the spotlight last year.

Rob Varley, Exeter-based operations and services director of the Met Office, was a winner in the 2012 IoD South West Director of the Year Awards – and nominations are now open for the 2013 programme.

The awards highlight the best in South West leadership and some winners go on fly the flag for their country at the UK-wide IoD Awards.

Rob said: “The IoD Awards are a celebration of boardroom excellence, and in such a strong...

Stagecoach launches UK's first long-term nationwide bus travel scheme for jobseekers

Stagecoach, one of the UK’s biggest bus operators, has just launched the country’s first long-term nationwide discounted bus travel scheme for jobseekers.

The new initiative will give thousands of job seekers across the UK a 50% discount on their bus travel to help them find employment.

Holders of a Jobcentreplus Travel Discount Card will qualify for half-price single and return tickets on Stagecoach’s 6,500 buses in the UK outside London.

Stagecoach is already part of a Transport for London scheme which offers reduced bus, tram and train travel rates for jobseekers...

City Council looking to attract science and technology organisations into the city

Exeter City Council wants to create high quality employment in Exeter and is looking at drawing up a five-year Knowledge Economy Strategy.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Tourism, said: "Developing a knowledge-based economy in Exeter is one of the top priorities for the city.

"It's important that we have a strategy - a jointly agreed plan that sets a clear direction for Exeter and achievable objectives for the benefit of the city.

"The current, ongoing economic difficulties and uncertain future facing different sectors in the city mean that Exeter...

John Lewis Exeter offers permanent roles to 121 temporary workers

John Lewis Exeter has today announced that all Partners (staff) recruited on a temporary basis when the shop opened have secured permanent positions.

Following an extremely positive response from customers during a busy Christmas trading period, the 121 who worked across a number of departments in the shop have been offered permanent roles.

Kate Connock, branch manager, John Lewis Exeter said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to offer all the 121 temporary Partners we recruited at opening permanent positions. The success of John Lewis Exeter has been due to the positive...

Met Office Hosts Exeter Business Spark

Innovation is the life-blood of all successful business, large or small. The ability to embrace change, to develop new products, to identify new markets is essential – “standing still is not an option“.

Business owners and leaders in Devon are invited to attend one of two high profile “Business Spark” events. The events are aimed at helping organisations find out how to access the benefits of knowledge and innovation – without jargon and without breaking the bank.

The Exeter Business Spark is being hosted by the Met Office on 28 March with the support of Devon County...

Exeter Green Energy Installer recruiting for high profile new role

An award-winning Exeter green energy company is expanding by recruiting for a high-profile new role, which will enable it to further develop its business throughout the UK.

Marsh-Barton-based SunGift Solar – which has twice been the South West Green Energy Installer of the Year and is the highest rated installer in the UK on YouGen – is looking for a trade sales manager.

“We have a reputation for exceptional levels of customer satisfaction,” said SunGift’s managing director Gabriel Wondrausch, “so we’re looking for someone who can continue to deliver this to our trade...

New role for former associate editor at Exeter-based Aspect Windows

Aspect Windows, the leading local manufacturer and supplier of PVCu, aluminium windows, doors, bi-folds and conservatories, has welcomed a new head of Marketing and PR.

Lucie Simic joins the Exeter-based company from the East Devon newspaper title Pulman’s View where she was Associate Editor. After a decade in journalism, starting at the BBC, Lucie will start an exciting adventure working alongside the dedicated Aspect Windows staff, and managing director Steve Cooling.

Lucie said: “2013 is a going to be a big year for Aspect Windows and I’m excited to be joining the team...

Special Event marks National Apprenticeship Week 11-15 March

Devon County Council is calling on small and medium-sized businesses to think about the benefits of offering an apprenticeship.

The Council is organising a special event at Sandy Park in Exeter on Tuesday 12 March to bring young people and potential employers together.

Businesses are being encouraged to sign up to the event to see how they could get involved and maybe find a suitable apprentice for their organisation.

The day starts with a Business Breakfast between 8-9am for those considering taking on apprentices to find out more information.

In addition,...

Devon-based Gregory Distribution announces purchase of Philson Haulage

Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Gregory Distribution Ltd, has purchased Philson Haulage Ltd from its owners, Phil and Sonia Dickinson for an undisclosed sum.

Philson Haulage is a southern-based transport and distribution business with a turnover of around £7 million and employs 56 people at its base in Chichester. It was founded in 1995 by Phil and Sonia and has successfully developed a strong reputation for service and reliability within the fresh produce distribution sector during the past 17 years.

Commenting on the sale, Phil Dickinson said: “...

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

Everys Solicitors get on their bikes for vulnerable schoolchildren

Go for glory, says Exeter business chief

Stagecoach launches UK's first long-term nationwide bus travel scheme for jobseekers

City Council looking to attract science and technology organisations into the city

John Lewis Exeter offers permanent roles to 121 temporary workers

Met Office Hosts Exeter Business Spark

Exeter Green Energy Installer recruiting for high profile new role

New role for former associate editor at Exeter-based Aspect Windows

Special Event marks National Apprenticeship Week 11-15 March

Devon-based Gregory Distribution announces purchase of Philson Haulage

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