To meet the growing demand for its tax services across South West England and beyond, award-winning accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has appointed Patrick Collins as its latest Tax Director.
Patrick joins the firm’s office in Bristol with more than 20 years of experience working in private client tax matters, including time spent at two ‘Big Four’ firms and some of the leading Top 20 accountancy firms.
He is an excellent addition to the firm’s already experienced team and can advise on a wide range of issues affecting entrepreneurs, business owners and high net worth...
Following a year of cancelled events and changes to the working life, Trotec laser is pleased to be hitting the road and taking a cohort of laser machines on the road to Exeter between September 21st and 22nd.
The roadshows are designed to bring Trotec's laser cutters and engravers to a wider audience. The events are ideal for businesses interested in seeing how the introduction of laser technology can improve workflow and profitability.
Each roadshow appointment is tailored to the specific needs of the visitor. From improving productivity or production quality with a...
One of the most active community organisations in the west country has made a splash by securing its 100th business supporter - a new watersports company.
Shaka Watersports has signed up to Love Topsham, the high profile community interest company that acts as a cheerleader for the East Devon estuary town.
Love Topsham already has scores of independent local firms as business supporters, ranging from food shops and fitness professionals to artisan craftspeople and even estate agents and holiday let owners, all based in and operating from Topsham.
Exeter city centre-based businesses have come together to showcase the city’s wedding industry through nine short films, a brand-new website and an event at Exeter Cathedral.
The business-led campaign called #SomethingSpecial is supported by InExeter, Exeter’s Business Improvement District, and celebrates the city’s independent businesses and larger retailers linked to the wedding industry who have faced a difficult 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From venues and caterers to dress makers and jewellery designers, #SomethingSpecial celebrates the...
Milsted Langdon has once again teamed up with The Business Exchange to take part in this year’s South West Charity Conference and Expo next month.
This popular event, first hosted in 2019, is designed to support and guide local charities and third sector organisations by bringing together expertise from across the region.
The latest event, due to be held from 13 until17 September, will once again include a talk and panel presentation from Milsted Langdon’s Head of Charity and Not for Profit, Gill Freeman.
Gill’s Finance FAQs session promises to answer any...
A Exeter-based businessman has been appointed by the Government to help small businesses seize the post-Brexit opportunities offered by the UK’s new trade deals.
Simon Lane of HEL Performance Products has joined the Department for International Trade’s cadre of more than 400 successful business leaders across England, tasked with passing their expertise in selling overseas onto other, less experienced companies.
HEL Performance began exporting its range of performance vehicle braking products in 2002 by setting up distributors in five European countries, and the company...
A Devon-based business that makes jigsaw puzzles has doubled its production workforce, increased its premises and invested for future growth as a result of soaring demand for its popular picture puzzles during the last eighteen months.
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, All Jigsaw Puzzles has grown its workforce in Hatherleigh, acquired a neighbouring business to expand its warehouse storage and, most recently, invested £200k in new equipment to sustain its rapid growth. The expansion of its warehouse has created more space for staff to socially distance, and the business...
Up and coming professionals at Milsted Langdon’s offices in the South West are jumping for joy after achieving a pass in their recent exams.
To become an accountant, trainees must undergo months of study and career experience to complete their qualifications and pass challenging exams set by some of the UK’s most prestigious professional bodies.
During the latest set of exams, 23 trainees at the firm’s offices in Taunton, Yeovil, Bath, Bristol and London got a pass mark and can now take the next step towards qualification.
A Devon mumpreneur has just launched a multi-purpose play sofa after being inspired by her children -and it’s already attracting rave reviews.
Emily Roffe-Silvester, who lives in Mid-Devon, created the Sofee play sofa after watching her two young children trying to build a rocket while they were confined to the house during the pandemic. She said: ‘My children love building dens and forts out of cushions and sofas and it was seeing their frustration at not being able to build something sturdy enough to hold shape that made me realise we needed a play sofa. I wanted to create...
STR Logistics unveiled their exciting new livery and inaugurated their newly built and refurbished Exeter offices on Tuesday 3rd August 2021. The unveiling and official inauguration was performed by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, with many of STR’s customers, suppliers, and colleagues in attendance.
STR Logistics was acquired by Anthony Quinn and his business Partner Peter Adams back in February of this year, both of whom now act as the Joint Managing Directors.
Since the acquisition the company has enjoyed significant growth and development providing...
