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What You Need When Opening a Business

Starting a business sounds exciting in theory, doesn’t it? You picture yourself calling the shots, having the freedom to set your own schedule, maybe even making more money than you ever did working for someone else. But here’s the thing: turning that idea into something real requires more than thinking. From getting your paperwork in order to figuring out how you’re going to pay rent the first few months, the learning curve can feel like a vertical climb. And yes, even something as simple as making sure you have Name badges for your staff may become one more item on the ever-growing list...

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Francis Clark Budget Predictions

With the Brexit Referendum moving closer, we can expect a highly politically influenced Budget next week, when Chancellor George Osborne announces the Government’s plans for the economy based on the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) as well as his tax change proposals for the following financial year.

John Endacott, Head of Tax at Francis Clark and former Tax Writer of the Year, thinks the Chancellor has some tough decisions to make in the face of reduced growth predictions and lower tax revenues. He said: “He has already dropped the revenue raising...

Deborah Meaden to speak at Devon Chamber of Commerce annual Business Dinner

Successful Dragon’s Den investor and UK entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden, has been announced as the key note speaker at Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner 2016. Taking place on Thursday 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner will bring together business leaders from across the county for an evening of black tie networking, including a three course dinner and a motivational key note speech. The successful female entrepreneur will join Devon Chamber of Commerce and an expected audience of 500 business people at Sandy Park on Thursday...

Exeter based WiFi SPARK doubles workforce

WiFi SPARK, the UK’s fastest growing managed WiFi provider has doubled its workforce in just over year since relocating to Exeter.

Previously based at Heathfield just outside of Newton Abbot, the firm moved to Matford Business Park with the help of Exeter City Council, to open larger offices and new workshop space, now filled with more than 40 full time staff.

WiFi SPARK, whose clients include the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, National Portrait Gallery in London and Plymouth University was launched in 2003 by Chief...

Law firm launches staff profit share scheme

South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP has formally agreed a new shared ownership model with the regulators and tax authorities which could open the way for other partnerships and professional services firms to follow suit.

The scheme is a shared ownership and profit model similar to that operated by John Lewis. Stephens Scown, with over 300 staff and a turnover of £17m, is believed to be the biggest law firm to implement such a scheme.

Under the scheme, all profits over a certain minimum threshold will go into a pool, with half being retained by the firm and half being...

SW economy has unlocked potential

Research published today highlights the unlocked potential of the South West economy. It claims that the Gross Value Added (GVA) in the region could be increased by up to £50 billion by 2025 if GVA per worker in the South West matched the G7 average (excluding the UK itself). Highlighting the continued challenge over productivity, the study also reveals that the South West economic value per workforce job is £6,000 below the UK average of £47k per work force job. Currently London tops the chart of UK regional GVA figures, outstripping the South West by over £20,000 per work force job. The...

RABI CEO recognised for services to UK agriculture

Paul Burrows, chief executive of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I), has been advanced to the Fellowship of the Royal Agricultural Societies for his outstanding contribution to UK agriculture.

Paul, who lives on Dartmoor, just outside Plymouth, attended an official reception at the House of Lords and was presented with his certificate by HRH Countess of Wessex. The reception was hosted by Baroness Byford.

The Fellowship of Royal Agricultural Societies is coordinated by CARAS (the Council for Awards of Royal Agricultural Societies). There are two...

Ladies' Networking Group Spring 'Get together'

We shall be holding our Ladies’ Networking Group Spring “Get together” at Marco’s, next to The Hampton by Hilton, Exeter Airport on Friday 18th March 2016.

As usual this will be an informal lunch for any Ladies’ networking groups so all are welcome. Please do pass on these details to anyone you think may be interested in coming along. Lunch will commence at 1.00 p.m. Please arrive between 12.00 p.m. and 12.30 p.m. at Marco’s. Marco’s have again offered us a superb menu which will be at £12 per person.

If you would like to join us on the 18th then please email Jane.Chanot@...

Deal puts wind in the sails of turbine project

A leading South West law firm has provided advice on a 500kW wind turbine project at Holsworthy in Devon and reached exchange in just 5 business days in order to facilitate the project moving on to the next stage.

The renewables team at Stephens Scown LLP acted for the landowner, adding to the existing portfolio of wind projects located on his property. Solicitor Justin Butt led on the property and renewables elements.

The developer for the project is One Wind Renewables, represented by Murrell Associates.

Sonya Bedford, head of renewables at Stephens Scown,...

Hampton by Hilton Exeter celebrates award win

The Hampton by Hilton Exeter have won an award for 2015 Hampton Sales Leader of the Year for the airport market beating over 2,000 othe Hamptons worldwide to the title.

The award recognised the increase in sales during 2015,the generation of new business and the hotel's commitment to the local community by hosting events,getting involved in networking in the area and engaging with local businesses.

Richard Martin, General Manager said: "I am extremely proud of the team here at the Hampton by Hilton who work work to gain results whilst offering excellent customer service and...

Line up revealed for Devon’s FT2G Programme

Agri-tech specialists, a dairy farm and pop up caterers are amongst the firms that have made it to the final of Devon’s new Fast Track to Growth Programme, it was revealed today.

Fifteen companies across the county have been selected to progress on to the programme that will help them develop their plans for growth in 2016. One stands the chance of winning £15,000 worth of financial strategy, PR and marketing supporting for the rest of the year.

Shortlisted are Bluebird Care, Custodian Solutions, eCow Devon, Holiday Toys, OneFlow and Pickle Shack from Exeter, Care Control...

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What You Need When Opening a Business

Francis Clark Budget Predictions

Deborah Meaden to speak at Devon Chamber of Commerce annual Business Dinner

Exeter based WiFi SPARK doubles workforce

Law firm launches staff profit share scheme

SW economy has unlocked potential

RABI CEO recognised for services to UK agriculture

Ladies' Networking Group Spring 'Get together'

Deal puts wind in the sails of turbine project

Hampton by Hilton Exeter celebrates award win

Line up revealed for Devon’s FT2G Programme

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