Businesses in Devon and Somerset are set to receive improved access to funding opportunities, guidance, best practice and finance support thanks to a new project launched by the Heart of the South West LEP.
Access to Finance SW is a free community platform for growing businesses in the Heart of the South West region.
From regular business meetups to ‘ask the expert’ sessions, any business can join for free, connect with and learn from other businesses and access a range of funding and finance expertise covering equity, non-dilutive funding, loans and debt, along with...
In today's fast-paced business world, finding innovative and practical solutions to streamline operations and engage with customers and employees has become paramount. One such solution that has been gaining significant traction among businesses is the prepaid Mastercard gift card for businesses . These versatile cards offer a multitude of benefits that go beyond the traditional cash bonus or physical gift, making them a valuable tool for companies looking to enhance convenience, security, and incentives. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the reasons why businesses are...
Online casinos have completely turned the gambling industry on its head. Since the dawn of humanity, people have been wagering on the outcomes of games of chance, skill, or athleticism. However, the venues and ways they’ve gambled have changed to match society better. It is, therefore, unsurprising that in the digital age of the 21st century, the most popular way to gamble is online.
Online Casinos
Online casinos first got off the ground in the 1990s. The first websites featured rudimentary, luck-based games. Mostly, slots and web poker are what gamblers could find at the...
The school summer holidays have been a washout in Devon with bad weather contributing to a reported 20% downturn in tourist numbers but, for one Devon business, all this rain has resulted in a bumper apple harvest.
Barny Butterfield, Chief Cidermaker at award-winning Sandford Orchards comments: “A late cool spring followed by a flaming June was the perfect start to the apple growing season. The wet July filled the water table as the fruit swelled and the late sun at the end of August and early September has put us on track for big sweet juicy apples, and lots of them! We are...
In the South West, 59% of homes have an EPC rating of D - G, meaning owners and landlords would have to spend up to £31k to improve it to the pending government requirements.
Data summary:
With 64% of all homes being between D - G on their EPC rating, Yorkshire and the Humber has the least energy-efficient homes in the country.
London has the best average EPC rating per home, with just over half (53%) of all residential properties in the capital having between D - G.
Continuing a year of celebrations to mark Exeter’s new Heritage Harbour status, two large-scale traditional sailing vessels will be mooring at Exeter Quay for the first time in many years. This weekend will see the arrival of both the sailing barge ‘Snark’ on Saturday (23 September) and historic fishing smack ‘Britannia’ on Sunday (24 September). To mark their arrival, the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust have organised a packed programme of family-friendly events over both days. ‘Snark’ is a modern version of a traditional coastal sailing barge that was featured in the Dunkirk sequence of...
More than 140 properties are thought to have been flooded across Devon during Sunday’s flash floods.
The initial estimate has been gathered by the Environment Agency, Devon County Council’s Flood Risk Management team and local city and district council officers as part of the flood recovery operation.
Officers have been on the ground visiting the worst affected areas to investigate the extent of the damage caused by the torrential rainfall. City and district authority “street scene” teams have also been clearing debris from affected areas.
A student who fled war-torn Ukraine before embarking on her studies at the University of Exeter Business School has been nominated for the AMBA Student of the Year Award 2024.
Kateryna Halkina was nominated for the award by her tutors on The Exeter MBA, who described her as someone who stands out for “exemplifying exceptional leadership, strong teamwork, goal-orientation and innovative thinking”.
Kateryna came to the UK as a refugee under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, settling in Dawlish near Exeter with a host family.
An Exeter professor will be aiming to ‘make climate cool again’ by giving away ice creams today in Union Square Plaza for New York Climate Week.
‘Save the Flavours’ is a campaign by Climate Basecamp , a new science communications platform that aims to use popular culture to get people talking about climate change.
Climate Basecamp is founded by Gail Whiteman, Professor of Sustainability at the University of Exeter Business School, alongside actor Rainn Wilson and comedy writer and producer Chuck Tatham.
Its ‘Save the Flavours’ campaign aims to raise awareness of...
It can be difficult for companies in Bolton to navigate the complexities of financial management and expansion. This is where accountants in Bolton come in handy, offering not just hard data but also strategic advice that can take your company to new heights. We'll look at how these experts support the development and expansion of businesses while maintaining financial stability in this post.
1. Strategic Financial Planning
Accountants in Bolton are financial thinkers as well as number crunchers. They collaborate closely with business owners to develop thorough financial plans...
