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...
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...
More than 350 businesses from across the South West have already expressed their interest in the new £200 million South West Investment Fund (SWIF) just weeks after its launch.
The government-backed fund, which was unveiled last month by the British Business Bank, aims to increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for new and growing smaller businesses across the region.
It operates throughout the South West, encompassing Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
Antoinette Jackson, founder of the sustainability-focused company SuperBee , shares her top five tips for businesses seeking to transition to a greener approach and embrace environmental sustainability.
Perform an energy audit: Identify areas of high energy consumption and implement energy-efficient solutions like LED lighting and smart thermostats.
Prioritize eco-friendly packaging: Utilize recyclable, biodegradable, or reusable packaging materials to reduce waste and decrease your carbon footprint, added Sticky Labels , provider of premium printed
An employer event focussed on new ways of recruiting and retaining staff has won praise for being “inspirational”.
More than 60 people attended the event hosted by Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce , and participants all benefited from the information, expertise and experience on hand on the day.
With around 15,000 unique jobs vacancies currently being advertised per day across Devon, but a reduction in those available in the labour market, the message to employers is that it’s vital that they explore new ways of embracing all those able...
Corparison are excited to announce the launch of a new partnership with Eden Sustainable that will see us become their automotive introducer.
Together with Eden Sustainable , who have offices in Exeter, Corparison are excited to offer our fleet customers access to industry-leading commercial and industrial solar energy solutions.
The partnership allows Corparison to support every aspect of a business’s electrification. Experts in procurement, the fleet solutions provider supply the most cost-effective vehicles, support with charging infrastructure and can now introduce...
Three Devon businesses emerged as award winners this week at the annual contest to find the best small businesses in the South West.
The FSB South West Small Business Awards final saw more Devon companies shortlisted for honours than any other region and at the Weston-super-Mare finals three of them - The Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot, Okehampton Community Kitchen and Simon Hall Will Writing of Exeter returned home as regional winners. All three will now have a chance to go for national FSB titles at the UK final in Birmingham in May.
Artisan businesses ranging from jewellery makers to a carbon neutral carpenter are getting a showcase in Topsham at the end of March.
The first Love Topsham Artisan Business Fair takes place in Matthews Hall on March 26 - the first day of spring - from 10am until 3pm.
There will be well over 20 stalls, almost all showcasing businesses based in and around Topsham but lacking their own permanent shop windows.
“We’ve got a host of entrepreneurs and creatives with extraordinary businesses, often working under the radar in offices, homes, lofts and old warehouses....
Figures just released show that the number of companies in Devon hit a record high during 2022 – making it one of the UK’s most successful counties.
The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 61,854 over the last 12 months, showing an increase of 3.1% on 2021. During the year 6,814 new businesses were established.
The statistics are taken from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations , using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,514), followed by Exeter (1,...
Business owners across Devon can kick off the New Year with free support to boost their resilience and help with the recent rises in the cost of living.
Following a successful event held in Somerset in November, the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, delivered by Devon County Council, has teamed up with Plymouth City Council and the Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to put on a Business Resilience Event in Plymouth to support local businesses in the area.
This free event will take place on 8th February at Plymouth Science Park, Davy Rd, Plymouth and local...
