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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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Exeter SEAT boasts two of the UK's Top Service People

An Exeter car retailer is celebrating the news that two of its employees have secured first place in a coveted national competition.

Geoff Govier, 30, emerged victorious in the Parts Manager category while Adrian Christie, 40, was named Best Service Manager at SEAT's recent Top Service People final, after they excelled in a customer satisfaction incentive. Both work at SMC Exeter SEAT on Hennock Road North, and now progress to the international stage of the competition next month.

Their success was marked at a recent showpiece gala evening hosted by musician and TV...

Business School part of 3 million Euro research grant win

The University of Exeter Business School has won a bid for European research funds to work on ‘sustainability-driven innovation’ (SDI). Research and training in Exeter will concentrate on Biomimicry, creating business innovations inspired by nature. The total budget for the consortium is just under 3 million Euros over three years, of which the Business School will receive just over 300,000 Euros.

Exeter is part of a multi-partner consortium of eight international universities, coordinated by the European Academy of Business in Society (EABIS). Preliminary research suggests that...

Key staff promoted at Exeter law firm

Exeter law firm Crosse + Crosse Solicitors has promoted three key staff members within its family and property departments.

In the Family department, Simon Musannif has been promoted as its newest Partner. As a member of the Law Society's Children Panel since 1997 and a member of the Association of Lawyers for Children, Simon joined the firm in 2011 acting for children and their guardians in care proceedings, adoptions and placement orders. His promotion recognises his achievements, hard work and commitment within the firm.

In the Property department, Peter Gaywood, a...

Do You Still have passion for your business?

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” Nelson Mandela

The same is very true about business – find the passion and you will find a great business. Without passion you may as well shut up shop and go home! If your passion has waned for your business, re-ignite it fast! Or be prepared for more passionate competitors to keep chipping away at your market share.

Do a little bit of research – use www.surveymonkey.com at the basic entry level which is free and find out from your customers whether...

Appenticeship starts up 13.5 per cent in Devon

New figures reveal there were 7,830 Apprenticeship starts in Devon during the academic year 2011/12 – representing growth of 13.5 per cent from the previous year. Indeed, Devon registered the highest number of Apprenticeship starts in the South West region, with starts in the county accounting for 14 per cent of the 55,950 total.

There is a similar positive picture across the country, with Apprenticeship starts in England for 2011/12 topping the half million mark. This is an overall increase of 13.9 per cent on the preceding year.

Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “...

Celebrated Judge to speak at business breakfast

Organisers of the Michelmores Business Breakfast Club have announced that one of the Westcountry’s most successful lawyers is to be the next speaker at the Exeter Golf & Country Club event.

Retired Judge Neil Butterfield presided over some of the region’s most notorious cases during his 40 year career on the bench, including the trials which followed the Maria Asumpta sinking and the Lyme Bay canoe tragedy, as well as many infamous murder cases.

Mr. Justice Butterfield also pioneered a new career path for lawyers from the West Country, being the first from Devon and...

South West TUC calls for change in work culture

The South West TUC has called for a change in culture after a poll published today by BBC Breakfast shows that more than half of office employees regularly work through their lunch breaks.

Nigel Costley, Regional Secretary of the South West TUC said: “These figures shine a spotlight on Britain’s long-hours culture. Far too many employees are failing to take lunch because they have too much work to do.

“It is essential that employers recognise the damage this can do to their staff and to the productivity of their workforce. Workers who skip lunch and don’t take time away...

Is your Business missing a unique opportunity?

The Exeter Daily, Exeter's only online newspaper powered by the people, is already a huge success - with over 35,000 unique users & 175,000 page views since launching in October 2012, and usage is increasing by almost 40% month on month!

With our unique 21st century proposition - local people publishing local news - the average user spends a great deal of time either writing articles or looking at news, events and articles on The Exeter Daily website. This presents a fantastic opportunity for advertisers and sponsors looking to reach a more engaged audience. And as we know our...

Flybe and Ryanair agree Irish airline deal

Exeter-based low cost airline Flybe has today (6th February) announced to the London Stock Exchange that it has agreed to acquire a new company, Flybe Ireland, from Ryanair for €1 million in the event of a successful bid by Ryanair for rival Aer Lingus.

Leading Exeter environmental firm to recruit industry experts

Leading environmental firm, SLR Consulting, which has an office in Exeter, has accelerated a recruitment drive which could see over 20 strategic staff hires within its UK operations over the next year. Opportunities also exist for entry-level placements to senior appointments in a broad range of technical disciplines.

SLR’s Exeter team of environmental specialists is currently involved in projects ranging from support on the construction of the A380 Kingskerswell Bypass, preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a cable car at Cheddar Gorge for the Longleat Estate,...

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

Exeter SEAT boasts two of the UK's Top Service People

Business School part of 3 million Euro research grant win

Key staff promoted at Exeter law firm

Do You Still have passion for your business?

Appenticeship starts up 13.5 per cent in Devon

Celebrated Judge to speak at business breakfast

South West TUC calls for change in work culture

Is your Business missing a unique opportunity?

Flybe and Ryanair agree Irish airline deal

Leading Exeter environmental firm to recruit industry experts

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