Business

Next time you take your shoes in for repair or have a key to cut or a watch needing repair, you may well come across the name Timpson. Established in Exeter since 1903 there are now 315 Timpson shops throughout the United Kingdom. So how has this company survived for so long and what have been the highs and lows along the way?

Customer and Employee Care are at the heart of Timpson’s success and foresight and the ability to read the market has truly saved their bacon. We have a saying here at The Plum Consultancy: “Hindsight is a wonderful thing, foresight is even better!” –...

Exeter accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has announced the retirement of one of its longest serving partners, Cliff Nightingale.

With an accountancy career spanning over 41 years, Cliff joined Simpkins Edwards in 1996 as a result of a merger with his previous firm, Honey Perriam. He has been Senior Partner at Simpkins Edwards since 2002, working as head of the firm’s Corporate Services Group with a wide range of corporate clients, particularly owner managed businesses.

Cliff’s retirement was marked with a party for staff and clients at the firm’s central Exeter office on...

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...

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...