Business

A local digital marketing specialist has made a fast start to life as a business owner having won more than 50 client accounts in his first year.

Mark Worden, previously responsible for online marketing at two of well established Westcountry brands, law firm Stephens Scown LLP and insurance company Cornish Mutual, created MiHi Digital a year ago to support the burgeoning online potential of the region’s businesses.

The company, which offers assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy, has...

RGB Building Supplies, which has a branch on Alphinbrook Road, Exeter, is celebrating after winning the award for ‘Best Builders Merchant for Self Builders’ at the prestigious Build It Awards 2014. The awards, hosted this year by comedian Hugh Dennis, celebrate excellence across the self-build and renovation industry recognising those that have completed projects, as well as services, products and suppliers. RGB was up against leading national brands and was announced as the winner at a Gala Awards Dinner held in Swindon, which was hosted by popular comedian, Hugh Dennis, on Thursday 23rd...

Following the exciting announcement that the Met Office will be housing part of their next generation supercomputer on the Exeter Science Park, the park is delighted to announce the launch of a new cluster within the park focused around climate change and sustainable futures, which will be known as the Global Environmental Futures (GEF) campus.

“The new cluster will be located adjacent to the Redhayes “blue bridge” and just north of the M5 - A30 intersection. It will act as a focus for the region’s knowledge and research expertise in this field, and should attract entrepreneurs...

An East Devon company set up less than a year ago, which is now providing work for more than 40 people, has been named as one of the best new businesses in the UK.

Dor-2-Dor Exeter, launched in November last year, was one of only seven shortlisted finalists in the best new business category at the National Entrepreneur Awards. With over 390 businesses nominated for awards across 10 categories, the National Entrepreneur Awards are highly regarded. Although he didn’t win first prize, owner Alan Marriott is still pleased the hard work is paying off.

Alan, from Ottery St Mary,...