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The Role of Packaging and Display in the Luxury Watch Experience

Luxury watches are admired for their precision, craftsmanship, and heritage, but the experience of owning one begins long before it is worn on the wrist. From the first glance in a boutique window to the moment the presentation box is opened, every detail shapes how customers perceive the product and the brand behind it.

In today's competitive luxury market, presentation has become an essential part of the customer journey. Carefully designed packaging and luxury watch display cases do far more than protect valuable timepieces. They help communicate exclusivity, reinforce brand...

UK studying claims HSBC accounts used by criminals

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Sat, 11/10/2012 - 11:04am

LONDON (AP) — Britain's revenue and customs service is examining allegations that criminals may have used offshore accounts with HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, to launder money, it confirmed Friday.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs said in a statement that it had been contacted about a leaked list of the bank's customers, and accusations in a British newspaper that the clients include drug dealers and gun runners.

"We can confirm we have received the data and are studying it. We receive information from a very wide range of sources which we use to ensure the tax rules are...

FSCS to pay out for poor advice on Arch Cru and Keydata

The Financial Service Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has opened the floodgates for consumers to claim against 16 financial advisers (including Financial & Taxation Consultants based in Exeter) some of which were involved in Keydata and Arch Cru scandals.

The FSCS has declared 16 financial advice firms across the country in default, meaning that their customers can now put in a claim for up to £50,000 for any money they may have lost as a result of their dealings with the firms.

A default means that the FSCS is satisfied the firms cannot pay their...

Network Central returns to Sandy Park

Network Central, the giant business-to-business exhibition, is returning to Exeter in November.

Among the highlights of the event promises to be a talk by Sally Hurst, the owner and founder of The Old Bag company, who is also the wife of Burts Chips’ founder Nick.

The free-to-attend event, at Sandy Park on Thursday, 29th November, also features a host of expert speakers on a wide range of subjects from business growth to the local press and media.

And there’ll also be a reverse Dragons’ Den hosted by Mark Jenkins of Exeter City Football...

New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith.

Ken, who joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft LLP, having formerly been Managing Partner of KSB Law LLP, which firm merged with Davies Arnold Cooper in 2008.

Ken specialises in property litigation and development related work and acts for a wide variety of clients, including local authorities, property developers, banks and energy companies.

Ken said: "I am delighted to be joining Ashfords at what is an exciting time for the firm. I am...

Construction company celebrates 25 years in business

Authored by Georgia_360
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2012 - 2:21pm

One of the South West’s leading building contractors is celebrating 25 years in the construction industry. TEC Construction, which was founded in 1987 by its current Managing Director Tony Carson, reached its quarter of a century milestone earlier this month.

The multi-disciplined construction and maintenance company is a family-run business based across four sites in Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth and the recently opened Cheltenham branch. The company offers new builds and refurbishments for the public and private sectors.

Over the years TEC Construction has...

New Partner joins law firm's Commercial Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Commercial Litigation team further with the appointment of Partner Jonathan Sharp.

Jonathan is the latest Partner to join Ashfords' Commercial Litigation team, which has grown following the firm's merger with London law firm Rochman Landau in March and the appointment of new Partner Andrew Perkins in September.

Jonathan said: "I am pleased to be joining a leading law firm, and an expanding team, which, when it comes to dispute resolution, has a reputation for its expertise, depth of resources and practical commercial...

Chambers recognises Ashfords’ continued focus on client service

Authored by Katy Manning
Posted: Tue, 11/06/2012 - 12:36pm

Ashfords LLP has further enhanced its reputation and client standing over the past year according to the latest 2013 Edition of Chambers, the highly respected reference bible for legal services throughout the UK, published today (2nd November).

Chambers is renowned throughout the legal profession for its qualitative and quantitative research and editorial independence. Compiled from many thousands of interviews with lawyers and their clients, it represents the authoritative guide to firms and individuals both regionally and nationally.

Commenting on the...

New Chairman for Highly Successful Networking Group

Authored by Zebra Design
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2012 - 11:33am

The EDBI (East Devon Business Initiative) held it's AGM on Friday 2nd November and appointed Peter Chubb as it's new Chairman. Peter gladly accepted his new role and looks forward to working with a vibrant new committee over the coming year as the group continues to expand and grow rapidly. Peter Chubb owns Chubb Contractors in Exmouth and is thrilled to be expanding his business and is now the owner of the brand new Kitchen Studio which will be opening soon in Exmouth on Pound Lane.

With 37 members (and this number is growing from week to week) the EDBI is Exeter and Devon's...

Devon Contractors get to work for Chulmleigh School

Devon Contractors, which is based in Clyst St Mary, celebrates work beginning on a new £1.8 million build for Chulmleigh Community College. The project will be a fantastic addition to the facilities at Chulmleigh both for the students and the wider community.

Students will take Drama, Music, Science, Modern Foreign Languages and Humanities lessons in the new building. Year 7 twins Andrea and Nicholas Robinson (pictured), whose favourite subjects are Art and Drama respectively will be some of the first to benefit from the new facilities.

Their Head Teacher...

East Devon Business Initiative grows rapidly

Authored by Zebra Design
Posted: Wed, 10/31/2012 - 12:14pm

The East Devon Business Initiative ( EDBI ) is a non-profit making, networking and referral group made up of enterprising small and medium sized businesses in the East Devon and Exeter areas.

We aim to offer something different to other groups - put aside any of your traditional views about networking and enter a scene where the emphasis is nurturing relationships, rather than forcing referrals....

EDBI offers the value added extra of business support and advice as well as a regular schedule of informative and inspirational speakers. Every member has a chance to give a...

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