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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 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.

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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: “...

UK loses AAA credit rating

Although the UK lost its highly coveted AAA rating over the weekend, the UK equity shrugged off the news this morning very quickly.

At 12.30 the stock market was up 36 points at 6371 with miners and banks leading the way. Antofagasta was up 3.5 per cent and Kazakhmys and Anglo American were not far behind. In the banking sector Royal Bank of Scotland continued its strong run of late up 3 per cent, as was Barclays.

Sterling against the dollar was virtually unchanged and although gilt prices were down a touch the rating downgrade had been expected and caused very little worry...

Speed mentoring supporting Devon tourism businesses

South Devon based experts in tourism, hospitality and marketing have signed up to offer a FREE speed mentoring service in English Tourism Week in 2013.

The Speed Mentoring event forms part of the English Riviera Tourism and Business Conference at Torquay’s Riviera International Conference Centre on 21st March 2013 being organised by the English Riviera Tourism Company.

The mentoring team will be giving bite size chunks of information about hot topics, delivered on a one to one basis, to tourism businesses who just want to pick up new tips or ask a few critical questions....

The Daily UK set to launch first franchise in Plymouth

The team behind The Exeter Daily are poised to launch their first franchise. After just five months of trading in Exeter, The Daily UK, is to expand into Plymouth next month. Meanwhile, talks are at an advanced stage in a number of other areas across the UK.

The Daily model was created by Marc Astley, who stood down as editor of the Express & Echo in Exeter shortly after it turned from a daily to weekly. And he said his user-generated model had captured the imaginations of a new generation of news consumer.

Mr Astley added: “Everything we are doing now is six to 12...

The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Fear Itself!

If you’re waiting for your customers to come to you with their next order you’ve got a fundamental problem – you’re taking part in the Waiting Game. It was Franklin Delano Roosevelt that said “The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Fear Itself” and nothing is truer in business than this.

Your existing customer base can hold hidden treasures in terms of extra business. How proactive are you at going after it? Do you think ‘If I contact them then I run the risk of hassling them and then they won’t use me anymore’ – If this is your mindset then think again.

How well do you know...

Time to focus on skills for work

'Focus Five' is a new award designed to help young people gain 'core employability skills'. The new name and branding, created by a local student, was revealed this week by the Exeter & Heart of Devon Employment and Skills Board, who have been working with local businesses and colleges on its development.

The Focus Five Award has been created in response to demand from employers who often report that they struggle to recruit young people due to lack of five key employability skills:

Communications Skills
Team Working Skills
Organisational

Devon's Businesswomen celebrated at Exeter event

It's definitely all about the girls this week as some of the best female minds in Devon's business community gathered for a special award ceremony at Exeter's Golf and Country Club.

The event, organised by Womens Development Unlimited (WDU), celebrates the achievements and advancements of businesses in Devon specifically run or owned by women.

All the candidates are on the Fast Track 4 Growth programme run by the WDU which is a highly subsidised programme of skills training, mentoring, coaching and action learning. It provides specialist women to women advice and aims to...

Business

Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

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

UK loses AAA credit rating

Speed mentoring supporting Devon tourism businesses

The Daily UK set to launch first franchise in Plymouth

The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Fear Itself!

Time to focus on skills for work

Devon's Businesswomen celebrated at Exeter event

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