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Porter Dodson reports record growth

Exeter, July 2025 – Leading South West law firm Porter Dodson has reported record-breaking results, achieving £20.2 million in revenue, marking a 15.5% increase on the previous year. This growth has driven a 25.4% rise in net profit, while the firm retained its prestigious Gold Investors in People accreditation for a third consecutive time.

With offices in Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil, the firm’s continued expansion has been bolstered by the opening of a new Southernhay office in Exeter, contributing to a rise in headcount and enhanced...

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Sampson Hall Employer of the Year Award!

The Sampson Hall Directors and staff from both our South West and North East offices were delighted to attend the South Durham Business Network and Engineering and Manufacturing Forum and to present Thorn Lighting of Spennymoor their award for Employer of the Year.

All the winners on the night were presented with their awards at The Redworth Hall Hotel on Saturday 30th November with over 200 business people in attendance.

The event was organised to celebrate and recognise local business excellence and achievement. Other awards included business apprentice of the year,...

National Tools & Machinery store opens in Exeter

Machine Mart, Britain’s biggest specialist tools and machinery retailer, are proud to announce the opening of their NEW superstore at 16 Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate.

Open 7 days a week to the trade and public, local customers will for the first time be able to choose from literally 1000s of tools and equipment on display in one specialist store, with friendly expert advice in buying the right tool for any job.

The huge range in-store includes; Air Compressors, Generators, Welders, Power Tools, Tool Storage, Woodworking, Metal Working and Gardening Equipment...

Public Speaking for Business – In a nutshell

In this video local business expert Celia Delaney from Delaney & Hart gives advice on public speaking for business.

Celia explains why she thinks speaking is the best way to promote your business and also gives great tips on how to prepare yourself for public speaking.

“The first thing to make sure you demonstrate is Passion. If you don't believe in what you are offering, why should they?! Then, before you get up to speak, think about Product. What do you want them to do next? There's no point getting them to fall in love with you and then not having a next step. Be...

Exeter Airport hosts Manchester Hub Agent event

Over one hundred travel agents from across the South West recently attended two evening events to promote the opportunities for passengers to use Manchester Airport as a hub for worldwide connections. The events at Exeter Airport and at Plymouth’s Jurys Hotel were sponsored by Manchester Airport and organised by Exeter Airport together with Flybe, the airline with frequent daily flights to the North West hub airport. Representatives from Etihad, Virgin Atlantic, Jetset, If Only, Emirates and United Airlines were at both evenings and were able to explain directly to the travel agents why...

Why Use Accountancy Software

With markets growing ever more competitive, it is vital that your business is running at its most efficient in terms of both costs and customer satisfaction. Below are a few of the many reasons why accounting software can seriously benefit your business:

Real Time Information: Accounts are updated automatically, enabling you to track cash flow in and out of the business with greater efficiency, improving the revenue recognition process. The ability to see the real time state of a company’s financial position can be a huge aid in decision making.

Accuracy: Reduce the...

Space completes property acquisition

Staff members at private investment management company, Church House Investments, are happily working away in their new 2238sq ft offices in Sherborne thanks to a property relocation successfully managed by Exeter-based commercial property agents, Space.

Church House Investments instructed Space to help them find and acquire new commercial premises in Sherborne and to manage their move from Yeovil. The relocation was driven by a need for larger, more modern space and the desire to be more accessible for their clients.

The move went off without a hitch and the office was...

One week left to enter apprentices challenge

Time is running out for employer and training providers to nominate their apprentices into 2014’s Brathay Apprentice Challenge, with nominations closing on Friday13th December.

The Challenge has already seen entries flood in from organisations across England including NITP (National IT Partnership) a training partnership that delivers IT Apprenticeships, Southend Citizens Advice Bureau, Arqiva and last year’s winners Innovia Films from Cumbria who have entered to defend their title.

The Brathay Apprentice Challenge, which is supported by the National Apprenticeship Service...

Zero hours contracts - In a nutshell

In this video local business expert Belinda Newton from the HR Dept explains Zero hours Contracts

Belinda explains the advantages and how they can benefit your company. "There is a bigger picture here and it comes down to the individual needs of your business, and one of those needs has to be the morale and welfare of your staff. Therefore, employers should be looking at what arrangements they have with their workers and deciding what suits them and their staff best."

To find out more you can contact Belinda by email at belinda.newton@hrdept.co.uk and by phone on 0845 863...

You can support Prince Harry and WWTW

Virgin Money is the main sponsor of the South Pole Allied Challenge 2013, which is the third expedition staged by Walking With The Wounded to raise awareness and vital funds for the re-training of wounded servicemen and women, and to assist them in finding new careers outside the military. The challenge is underway and this week sees the bank launch a campaign in its Exeter Store to help customers and members of the public to get involved and support this important charity. The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge is set to be the biggest expedition of its kind, with three teams racing...

Outsourcing your management training - In a nutshell

In this video local expert Shaun Durham from Crisp Professional Development explains why you should outsource your management training.

Shaun goes on to explain what he means by outsourcing and how it can benefit your business.

"So, how can companies get the most out of working with a specialist training provider? Well, be clear in your objectives and realistic in what can be achieved. What's the likely ROI and how will this be measured? Skills based training can accomplished in a number of days, but behavioural change takes longer. Always check the competency and...

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Porter Dodson reports record growth

Sampson Hall Employer of the Year Award!

National Tools & Machinery store opens in Exeter

Public Speaking for Business – In a nutshell

Exeter Airport hosts Manchester Hub Agent event

Why Use Accountancy Software

Space completes property acquisition

One week left to enter apprentices challenge

Zero hours contracts - In a nutshell

You can support Prince Harry and WWTW

Outsourcing your management training - In a nutshell

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