Business

Exeter Business Improvement District (Exeter BID) has introduced a new members’ benefits scheme to offer businesses within the area the chance to save money on their business costs.

Partnering with specialists Meercat Associates, the Exeter BID Joint Procurement scheme looks to reduce costs and secure better deals for BID businesses. There are a number of areas that businesses can look into, including energy, telecoms, stationery and testing.

Rishi Sood, Managing Director of Meercat Associates said “Our partnership with Exeter BID will allow us to provide all members with...

Lawyers from the largest solely dedicated renewable energy team in the South West have gained technical qualifications to help them provide the very best advice to clients. Seven of Stephens Scown LLP’s renewable energy team have gained the Galileo Master Certificate for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sector. The Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) is internationally recognised and demonstrates an individual’s knowledge and experience in the renewable energy sector. The qualification is based upon technology, science and engineering. Sonya Bedford, head of the renewable energy...

The Sowton branch of Devondale Electrical has recently been given a makeover, with new counters, displays and information screens.

The refurbishment is the latest stage in Devondale’s company-wide rebranding initiative.

Branch Manager Mark Richards said: “Everyone, including our customers, is pleased with the finished result; the new look is brighter and fresher.”

Mark joined Devondale a year ago after working for a variety of independent electrical businesses throughout his career, and says he is enjoying the new challenge.

“At this branch, most of the...

House price growth remained resilient in July although key indicators covering, agreed sales and new instructions all remained negative in the South West, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey.

The UK house price growth indicator posted the softest survey reading in three years in July. Just 5% more respondents nationally saw a rise rather than fall in prices, a downward trend that is evident across the UK. Prices in the South West remain strong against any suggested uncertainty with 26% more contributors reporting a rise in prices as opposed to a fall. Near...