Business

Veronique Walkey, Director and Head of Professional Services based at Westcotts Plymouth office and Matt Melksham, Crediton office based Director at Westcotts have just been made a Partner.

Westcotts is a UK leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers who offer a personal and local service, valuing relationships above all else. Offering a wide range of sector and service specialisms, Westcotts has supported individuals and businesses, large and small, across a diverse range of sectors for over 30 years.

Matt joined the Westcotts family as a Director...

As Christmas approaches, the city of Exeter is brimming with festive cheer, and InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter, is excited to extend an invitation to all residents and visitors to experience an 'Indie ExeMas' this year.

This Christmas, we encourage everyone to step out into the heart of Exeter and explore the array of offerings from our independent businesses. 'Indie ExeMas' is not just a shopping spree; it's an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced gifts, and immerse yourself in the spirit of the...

A new creative space designed to inspire the next generation of world-class entrepreneurs has been officially opened at the University of Exeter.

The Creative Quadrant (CQ) encourages students to experiment and develop contemporary business skills in creative problem solving, technology and the circular economy.

Located within the University of Exeter Business School, the CQ prioritises the use of interactive, hands-on processes to encourage innovation through practical applications, and supports students to develop the vital entrepreneurial skills that will enrich their...

The founder of one of the South West’s leading service specialists for affordable and public sector housing has praised his staff as the company marks 25 years in business.

MD Group , which employs 19 staff and 47 operatives out of its offices in at its offices in Clyst St Mary near Exeter, started life in a one-room office in Ashton Gate, Bristol in 1998.

A quarter of a century later, founder and executive director Steve Devlin has overseen the growth of a company which turns over £42 million, employing some 300 people based out of offices in Exeter, Poole, Bridgwater,...

Financial experts Old Mill have been named ‘Best Financial Adviser’ at the prestigious EntreConf Awards .

The EntreConf Awards celebrate and honour the entrepreneurial spirit by recognising businesses and individuals in the region who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and dedication to achieving success in their ventures.

There were several 17 categories in total, covering a range of sectors including Fintech, Hospitality and Science; Old Mill, which has offices in Wells, Exeter, Yeovil and Chippenham, picked up the ‘Best Financial Adviser Award’...

Help is at hand for businesses in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay looking for digital support.

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s fully funded Digital Link service has helped almost 500 SMEs in the region develop their digital business strategies for free, enabling their businesses to grow and become more successful. A further 95 businesses have benefitted from a one-to-one Digital Business review with one of the Growth Hub’s Digital Business Advisers.

As part of the review, businesses are asked questions about their digital technology usage. This 'Digital...

Officers from Devon & Cornwall Police are supporting a national week of action to strengthen relationships between retail, security staff and police in an effort to tackle business crime.

The initiative begins on Monday 16 October, co-ordinated by the National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) that aims to equip business owners and security staff with the tools to tackle business crime and raise awareness of the support available to help protect them and their organisations.

During the week of action local policing teams across Devon & Cornwall will carry out various...

Exeter-based energy technology specialist AnTech celebrates its employee long-service awards. AnTech’s impressive staff retention reflects the company’s employee-centric culture and dedication of its staff.

AnTech is always striving to understand and develop its team by finding new ways to help them grow and thrive. This is demonstrated in the years of service from the team. The sector as a whole is experiencing dramatic change so ensuring your team is stable and knowledgeable means that as a business AnTech can better prepare and help customers in their journey toward a net-zero...

A leading property consultancy in Exeter has made a promotion following a strong period of success for the firm.

Fisher German has promoted Stephanie Christensen, who joined the firm in 2017, to associate.

Stephanie is based at the firm’s Exeter office and works within the valuation and professional practice department.

Fisher German has promoted 39 colleagues across all areas of its business following another six months of success for the firm.

The news comes after Fisher German announced it is opening a new office at 15 Colmore Row – a prominent...

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...