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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.

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Exeter Dental Centre to open seven days a week

A private dental centre in Exeter is hoping to fill a cavity in the market by opening seven days a week.

From Monday, 1 July, The Exeter Dental Centre will be the first practice in the area to offer patients the opportunity to book appointments on Sundays. The centre, situated on Castle Street in the city centre, already opens on Saturdays, offering a range of convenient appointments for its patients, including early morning opening and two late-night surgeries in the week.

Principal dentist and practice owner, Michael Hesketh, said: “Offering fully staffed surgeries seven...

Investment Managers STEP up to the mark with Exam success

The Exeter office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently owned private client wealth managers, announces a double celebration as two of their Investment Managers achieve exam success. Sean Priestley and Victoria Eastwood based in Pynes Hill jointly obtained their Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Financial Services Certificate, aimed at investment advisers, financial planners and those working in the banking sector. The qualification provides an advanced understanding of Trust and Estate Planning in Investment Management as well as enabling candidates to...

Brewin Dolphin host Summer Party in the Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Exeter Cathedral

Over 200 guests joined Brewin Dolphin Exeter at their annual ‘Summer Garden Party’ held at The Bishop’s Palace Gardens, Exeter Cathedral. Representatives from their Charity of the Year, Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, attended together with clients, professional associates and Exeter Chief players.

The guests were welcomed with a Pimms and champagne reception and musical entertainment was provided by Exeter University’s string quartet.

Public voting now open for NatWest Devon Venus Awards: Cathedral Appointments Employer of the Year

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for who you feel should be crowned Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.

  • Jane Robey (National Family Mediation)
  • Jacqui Batterbee (Batterbee Thompson & Co Ltd)
  • Linda Dillon (Linda Dillon)
  • Sharon Read-Jones (Barnstaple Chiropractic and Complementary Health Centre)
  • Mariam Badavi (Purity Boutique Spa Limited)
  • Susannah Retallick (C R
  • ...

Public voting now open for NatWest Devon Venus Awards: The Exeter Daily Employee of the Year

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for who you feel should be crowned Employee of the Year, which The Exeter Daily is proudly sponsoring.

The Shortlist is as follows:

  • Lisa Crockford (Haines Watts)
  • Liz Williams (Aspect Windows)
  • Morag Rowse (Beaconville Nursing)
  • Samantha Durston Thomson Reuters
  • Lucie Simic (Aspect Windows)
  • Sarah-Jane Lovejoy (The Exeter Dental Centre Limited)
  • ...

Radiance MediSpa hold their first corporate event

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2013 - 12:45pm

Exeter-based Radiance MediSpa run by mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham hosted its first corporate event since opening in the spring. The title of this month’s event was ‘Visioning your business’. The luxurious venue was utilised by GrowthAccelerator which helps small businesses expand with on-going support for business strategy.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne and enjoyed taster sessions from Radiance MediSpa therapists followed by presentations from Katharine Bourke of GrowthAccelerator and Dr Ros Debenham.

Public voting now open for Devon Venus Awards: Heart FM Business Mother

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for your favourite Business Mother, sponsored by Heart FM.

The Shortlist is as follows:

  • Alexis Bowater (Bowater Communications)
  • Alison Benney (EnlightenHR Limited)
  • Debbi Moore (Big Wave Media)
  • Donna Baker (Here For A Day Ltd)
  • Elaine Isaac (Convallis Software Ltd)
  • Janette Davey (Your Baby and You)
  • Julia Bramble (BrambleBuzz)
  • Julie
  • ...

Law firm merger announced

Law firm Gilbert Stephens LLP has formally announced its merger with Symes Robinson Lee, an established and well respected legal practice located in Exeter, Crediton and Budleigh Salterton.

The merger, which came into effect on Monday 1 July, was formally announced during an event held at the Exeter Golf and Country Club and the new partnership will see the multi-role solicitor firm double in size, growing to over 100 employees.

The merger will also see Gilbert Stephens extend its geographic reach into East and Mid-Devon and Alistair Heron, Partner at the law firm, states...

New tool makes late payments for an Exeter-based business a thing of the past

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:10pm

Online Direct Debit payments provider, GoCardless, has launched an online payment tool to enable greater numbers of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK to collect variable one-off and recurring payments by Direct Debit.

Traditionally only larger, more established businesses such as utilities providers and mobile operators have been able to access the infrastructure which underpins the Direct Debit system. As a result, SMEs were excluded from accessing the system by the banks, and forced to cede control of when they are paid to unreliable customers.

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BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ finalist Susan Ma brings her business to Exeter

Authored by Steph C
Posted: Thu, 06/27/2013 - 1:52pm

The 2011 finalist of The Apprentice , Susan Ma, will be talking to local residents about her business Tropic Skincare which she has developed in partnership with Lord Sugar. The skincare products her company sell are animal cruelty-free and vegan friendly and are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is designed to appeal to women of all ages.

The main concept of the talk is to let people know about the idea of ‘Social Selling’ and the opportunity to become an Ambassador for the brand. With flexibility in the work place at the...

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