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Porter Dodson achieves record growth and eyes B Corp future

Porter Dodson, a Top 200 UK law firm with offices across the South West, has reported record-breaking results, increasing revenue to £20.2 million – a 15.5% year-on-year rise – and net profit by 25.4%. The firm, which now employs over 200 people across seven locations including Exeter, Sherborne, and Taunton, also retained its Gold Investors in People accreditation for the third consecutive time.

Driving this success is a strategic combination of operational efficiency, investment in talent, and a focus on trusted client relationships. Expansion into Exeter’s Southernhay has...

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Exeter marketing agency expands local services

Exeter-based marketing agency Big Wave Media announces the new appointment of local marketer Ronnie Halden to expand its marketing and creative services team and to engage a new local and regional client base.

A full service marketing agency with a team of creative designers, digital developers and marketers housed under one roof, Big Wave Media provides innovative and cost effective marketing support to over 200 clients across the UK and Ireland. The agency specialises in the leisure, tourism, local government and Business to Business sectors. Well known in other parts of the UK...

Isca Hockey Club secures long-term sponsorship deal

Now in its 100th anniversary year, and with a promotion to the national league recently under its belt, Isca Hockey Club completes a hat-trick of achievements for 2013 with the announcement of a three-year sponsorship deal with Exeter-based solicitors Gilbert Stephens LLP.

And with the big ‘Derby Day’ event taking place at Exeter University Sports Park on 26 October – at which the Isca Ladies’ 1st XI will play local side Exe in the Women's Investec National League followed by an evening match between the Men's 1st XI against the University 1st XI in the Now: Pensions National...

Dick Strawbridge entertains at Exeter Chamber Annual Business Dinner

A great night was had by all at this year’s Exeter Chamber Annual Business Dinner.

The dinner was sponsored by Ashfords Solicitors, Heart Fm and Old Mill Group and was held at The Sandy Park Confrence Centre, where attendees were treated to a champagne reception followed by a four-course feast.

The dinner was well attended, with over 250 guests. This year’s guest speaker, Dick Strawbridge, covered many topics on the night, including his days in the army to his first television gig hosting Scrapheap Challenge , where he won the Junkyard Megawars trophy in 2003.

Derek...

Philippa Frost of Shipman Financial Planning Awarded Fellowship of PFS

Philippa Frost, Chartered Financial Planner with Shipman Financial Planning, has been awarded Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (PFS), reflecting an array of qualifications she has accumulated across the Financial Services Industry over the years.

Held by only 6% of advisers in the UK, Fellowship of the PFS, the professional body for the Financial Planning profession in the UK, is regarded as the highest level of accreditation and is awarded following application to the Society, with an approved level of industry qualifications.

With over 20 year’s experience,...

Nervous new parents in the South West given vital “Safer Sleep Guide”

The Gro Company, makers of the award-winning Grobag, are taking their support for Safer Sleep education to an even wider audience by providing all new UK parents with a comprehensive guide to help them establish their safer sleep routine.

Compiled by the experts at safer baby sleep charity, The Lullaby Trust, the guide will be distributed by Bounty in the pack which mums receive just after the birth of their child. For several years The Gro Company have distributed the guide nationally through the NHS and other authorities but has now provided a dramatically increased number of...

Digital marketing specialist aims to support and protect online presence of Exeter businesses

An Exeter digital marketing specialist is aiming to help the city’s businesses make more from their internet presence having set up his own company.

Mark Worden, previously responsible for online marketing at city law firm Stephens Scown LLP and regional insurance company Cornish Mutual, has created MiHi Digital.

The company will offer assistance on all aspects of online marketing including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and online training courses.

Mark said: “More and more businesses in Exeter have embraced marketing their products and...

New faces at Everys Solicitors

Everys Solicitors has welcomed solicitor Sandra Cottey and paralegal Kathryn Prince to the firm.

Miss Cottey has recently made the move from Clarke Willmott in Taunton and she will specialise in private client work at Everys’ Sidmouth and Seaton offices.

Miss Prince brings her legal experience from working for Bond Pearce. She will work in Everys’ Honiton office specialising in private client work. Miss Prince has experience in dealing with wills and powers of attorney along with other estate planning matters.

UK inflation rate remains at 2.7%

The UK's rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the year to September, remains at 2.7%. The rate is unchanged since August.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), changes in the consumer categories used to measure the rate were relatively small compared with most months. The largest upward contribution came from air fares, though this was offset by a downward contribution from petrol and diesel prices.

Inflation as measured by the retail price index (RPI) fell by 0.1% to 3.2% from 3.3% in August.

The ONS said the latest...

Former Royal Marine to give leadership talk at b2b@SandyPark Exhibition

Business strategist Phil Sampson has been confirmed as the latest speaker at a b2b event being staged later this week at Sandy Park, the home of the Exeter Chiefs.

Phil was a career Royal Marines officer before forming leadership consultants Sampson Hall in 2009. He is a proven dynamic and innovative strategist and leader with outstanding communication skills who rapidly brings success to businesses of all sizes.

The b2b@SandyPark event is being staged at the home of the Exeter Chiefs on Thursday (October 17).

Phil will talk about Modern Business Leadership, how...

Exeter recruitment company toasts 25 years of success

An independent recruitment agency is toasting its on-going success after celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary.

Cathedral Appointments, based in Exeter’s Southernhay, opened in 1988 and specialise in providing permanent, temporary and interim staff across the region. Areas of expertise include Sales, Marketing, HR, IT, Engineering, Office, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accountancy, Financial Services, Legal and Executive Appointments.

The company began in a small office in Gandy Street in August 1988 after the Founder Directors, who had previously worked for a high street...

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Porter Dodson achieves record growth and eyes B Corp future

Exeter marketing agency expands local services

Isca Hockey Club secures long-term sponsorship deal

Dick Strawbridge entertains at Exeter Chamber Annual Business Dinner

Philippa Frost of Shipman Financial Planning Awarded Fellowship of PFS

Nervous new parents in the South West given vital “Safer Sleep Guide”

Digital marketing specialist aims to support and protect online presence of Exeter businesses

New faces at Everys Solicitors

UK inflation rate remains at 2.7%

Former Royal Marine to give leadership talk at b2b@SandyPark Exhibition

Exeter recruitment company toasts 25 years of success

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