Business

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for who you feel should be crowned Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.

• Jane Robey (National Family Mediation)
• Jacqui Batterbee (Batterbee Thompson & Co Ltd)
• Linda Dillon (Linda Dillon)
• Sharon Read-Jones (Barnstaple Chiropractic and Complementary Health Centre)
• Mariam Badavi (Purity Boutique Spa Limited)
• Susannah Retallick (C R
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Exeter-based Radiance MediSpa run by mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham hosted its first corporate event since opening in the spring. The title of this month’s event was ‘Visioning your business’. The luxurious venue was utilised by GrowthAccelerator which helps small businesses expand with on-going support for business strategy.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne and enjoyed taster sessions from Radiance MediSpa therapists followed by presentations from Katharine Bourke of GrowthAccelerator and Dr Ros Debenham.

Law firm Gilbert Stephens LLP has formally announced its merger with Symes Robinson Lee, an established and well respected legal practice located in Exeter, Crediton and Budleigh Salterton.

The merger, which came into effect on Monday 1 July, was formally announced during an event held at the Exeter Golf and Country Club and the new partnership will see the multi-role solicitor firm double in size, growing to over 100 employees.

The merger will also see Gilbert Stephens extend its geographic reach into East and Mid-Devon and Alistair Heron, Partner at the law firm, states...

The 2011 finalist of The Apprentice , Susan Ma, will be talking to local residents about her business Tropic Skincare which she has developed in partnership with Lord Sugar. The skincare products her company sell are animal cruelty-free and vegan friendly and are rich in minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is designed to appeal to women of all ages.

The main concept of the talk is to let people know about the idea of ‘Social Selling’ and the opportunity to become an Ambassador for the brand. With flexibility in the work place at the...