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Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

For many business owners, especially those starting out, accounting is an afterthought. Revenue goes in, expenses go out, and the hope is that there’s something left at the end. But as companies grow, the need for accurate financial insight becomes not just helpful—it becomes essential. That’s where accrual accounting comes into play.

While cash-based accounting might work for freelancers or micro-businesses, accrual accounting offers a far more complete and forward-looking picture of your company’s financial health. In fact, many mid-sized and large enterprises are legally...

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b2b@SandyPark Business Exhibition 2014

We are really excited to announce that Sandy Park has once again teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs, the region's top Premiership Rugby Club to host this year's b2b @ SandyPark Exhibition taking place on Wednesday 5th November

Welcoming back some of the best organisations in the area who are keen to support the event, including:

• Exeter Chiefs • South West Communications • Express & Echo • Exeter City Council • Radio Exe • The Exeter Daily

b2b @ SandyPark is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new...

Devon Business Expo sets date for next year

The inaugural Devon Business Expo 2014 organised by thebestof Exeter held at Matford Centre Exeter and opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, attracted over 600 visitors from across the county and as far as Bristol and London. As a result of the popularity and success of this, the first Devon Business Expo, thebestof Exeter has already named the date for next year’s event as 30th April 2015.

Dave Barr, M/D thebestof Exeter says: “It has been hard work but very worthwhile. We had 850 pre-registered delegates and 85 exhibition stands showcasing the products and services of local...

Promotion of high achievers at WBW Solicitors

LEADING Exeter law firm, WBW Solicitors is delighted to announce two senior promotions of solicitors to Associate status. Laura Clarke joined WBW in 2004 after attending the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and undertook her training contract with the firm. She qualified as a solicitor in 2007. She is a member of the firm's Corporate and Commercial team and has particular expertise in commercial contracts, franchises, shareholder agreements and intellectual property, as well as advising businesses upon their terms of trading. Donna Rowland joined the Private Client team upon...

Emotional intelligence and leadership

We've just filmed the second in our series of videos about emotional intelligence with Exeter based Bitpod. This one focuses on leadership; on how leaders can develop and enhance their EQi and as a result, improve performance and well-being.

Everys Solicitors reward top fundraiser

Everys Solicitors in Exmouth has presented a cheque for £500 to the Ladies’ Starlight Walk top fundraiser.

By May 31, Helen Stoneman, from Cullompton, Devon, had raised £1,922.50 for Hospiscare following the 12km walk on May 10.

Her team, Anything But The Book, collectively hope to raise £5,000. Mrs Stoneman has boosted their total further by donating her prize money to Hospiscare.

Everys partner Kim Stradling and Katie Cuthbert, Hospiscare’s head of fundraising, presented Mrs Stoneman with her prize.

Ms Stradling said: “Everys congratulates Helen on her...

New regulations to protect consumers

New regulations have come in to force which will affect almost all contracts entered by consumers purchasing goods and services.

The regulations apply to contracts made on or after 13th June 2014. These regulations mean businesses may well need to make some significant changes to their paperwork and the way they deal with customers.

The Regulations make some key changes to the consumer protection framework:

Extending the list of pre-contract information to be provided to consumers, to include details of the trader, the goods, the price, any other applicable

Sandy Park flies flag for Exeter at Olympia

VIP rugby weekends in Exeter up for grabs at the meetings show

Sandy Park is doubling in size and will be able to accommodate up to 1000 delegates as from September, so what better time than to fly the flag at next month’s Meetings Show.

Delegates at next month's prestigious Meetings Show in London will have the opportunity to win the ultimate VIP weekend in Exeter as part of the various attractions on offer at the Sandy Park stand.

Representatives from Exeter's award-winning venue will be heading to the capital to fly the flag for the Westcountry at the three-day...

Exeter law firm awarded three star rating

Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson’s client service has been rated ‘exceptional’ by a leading independent body after it became the first UK law firm to undergo an assessment by Investor in Customers (IIC) and be awarded top marks for client service by the leading independent body.

Browne Jacobson was awarded IIC’s ‘exceptional’ three-star rating - a mark attained by only 16% of companies undergoing a first-time assessment – following a series of in-depth surveys with the firm’s client base as well as senior management and team members.

Investor in Customers (IIC) is an...

Investment boost to Newton Abbot economy

Work is set to begin this month on a £650,000 investment boost to the local economy by a leading South West business.

Newton Abbot Volkswagen, part of the Murray Group which also has a Volkswagen site in Plymouth, is to undergo a major facelift to provide a state of the art digital showroom.

But the dealership on The Avenue, Newton Abbot, is keen to assure customers that it is business as usual while the programme of works is underway.

Kevin Murray, brand manager at Newton Abbot and Managing Director of family run motors business the Murray Group said: “This is a...

Something’s Brewing at Half Moon Village

Hanlons Brewery, formerly O’Hanlons, was officially re-launched on Wednesday 5 June and celebrated with a party for over 300 guests.

Jim Bungard and Dan Taylor took over the flagging business last December and moved the existing brewing equipment into a purpose-built brewery at Half Moon Village near Exeter; re-branding and refreshing the image.

Yellow Hammer fans and friends for the last 15 years, Jim and Dan had both been looking for a new direction in their careers. When the opportunity of taking over the brewery came up, they felt it was too good to miss.

Four...

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Accrual Accounting: Why Your Business Might Need it More than You Think

b2b@SandyPark Business Exhibition 2014

Devon Business Expo sets date for next year

Promotion of high achievers at WBW Solicitors

Emotional intelligence and leadership

Everys Solicitors reward top fundraiser

New regulations to protect consumers

Sandy Park flies flag for Exeter at Olympia

Exeter law firm awarded three star rating

Investment boost to Newton Abbot economy

Something’s Brewing at Half Moon Village

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