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What You Need When Opening a Business

Starting a business sounds exciting in theory, doesn’t it? You picture yourself calling the shots, having the freedom to set your own schedule, maybe even making more money than you ever did working for someone else. But here’s the thing: turning that idea into something real requires more than thinking. From getting your paperwork in order to figuring out how you’re going to pay rent the first few months, the learning curve can feel like a vertical climb. And yes, even something as simple as making sure you have Name badges for your staff may become one more item on the ever-growing list...

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The chance for local businesses to get involved with Great Gorillas

This summer, Exeter and Torbay are going to have some rather unusual visitors. To mark Paignton Zoo’s 90th anniversary, lifesize gorilla sculptures will be inhabiting the open spaces and parks of Exeter and Torbay – each showcasing their own individual art, designed by local artists.

Arriving at the end of July with a Great Gorilla Flotilla in Torbay, the gorillas will be with us for 10 weeks throughout the summer, giving locals and visitors alike the chance to get up close to these magnificent pieces of work. After this, the gorillas will then be sold in a big Charity Auction at...

Exeter-based IT company set to exceed growth targets

Hosted Desktop UK, an Exeter-based cloud and hosted desktop provider, is said to be on ‘cloud nine’ following news that the company has broken its £500,000 turnover target by at least 5%.

The company, started two years ago by local entrepreneur Adam Chetnik, has doubled turnover from the previous financial year and is also reporting a 12pc increase in turnover for the first financial quarter, compared to the last.

Providing specialist ‘Cloud’ solutions including virtual hosted desktops and managed IT services such as servers, email and backups to businesses throughout the...

English Riviera and South Devon Tourism & Business Exhibition to Build on Olympic Legacy

A premier coastal resort in South Devon is fighting back against the recession and targeting new international markets for 2013.

New initiatives to be launched by the English Riviera Tourism Company and partners at a major conference to be held during English Tourism Week have gained the support of VisitEngland as part of a national campaign building on the opportunities for tourism growth presented by the Olympic legacy.

English Tourism Week runs from 16 – 24 March 2013 and James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland has agreed to be a keynote speaker at a special...

Kim Walker joins Exeter law firm Morgan & Pope

Local law firm Morgan & Pope are growing from strength to strength with the latest appointment of Kim Walker, who joins them as a consultant.

Kim, formerly of BHR Law, specialises in Commercial Property work.

Kim says that she is looking forward to working with such a forward-thinking dynamic firm

Charlotte McGregor Managing partner says “I am delighted that Kim has joined us, which boosts our Property department. Kim is a real asset to the firm.”

Morgan & Pope recently celebrated their 1st year anniversary of the merger between two local firms J...

Exeter business Rokk Media continues impressive growth

Authored by Rokk Media
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2013 - 10:31am

After a meteoric 2012 which saw Exeter-based bespoke software, mobile apps and web development agency Rokk Media Ltd reach its first decade, move to a purpose-built office and realise a doubling in turnover, it has continued to buck the economic trend in 2013 after securing major new clients and adding more members to the team.

New appointments in project management, web development and a key appointment at director level, all reinforce Rokk Media’s commitment to further extensive growth over the next few years.

New Marketing Director Ian Creek joins Rokk Media after...

Northgate Vehicle Hire appoints new Rental Manager to its Exeter depot

Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leader in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, has appointed Vicky Davison as Rental Manager at its Exeter depot.

Having worked in the rental industry since 1990 for companies such as Avis, Arriva and Europcar, Vicky’s existing industry experience will see her take responsibility of the day-to-day management of staff and drivers at Northgate’s Exeter depot.

Felix Beltran, Area Sales Manager at Northgate Vehicle Hire, said: “We’re delighted to have Vicky on board and feel confident that her experience will help to build on what has...

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors become a Limited Liability Partnership

Crosse + Crosse Solicitors in Exeter, Devon are pleased to announce that the firm has changed its structure to become a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP).

Becoming an LLP has given Crosse + Crosse the stability it needs to expand and adopt a modern and efficient structure in order to attract the best legal talent, and to maintain a high quality service to customers. Converting to LLP status will not affect the delivery or quality of service that Crosse + Crosse are known for, nor does it fundamentally change the way in which the firm operates or works with clients.

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The Exeter Daily launches new local Jobs site

From the team that brought you The Exeter Daily, which has already been shortlisted for a prestigious national newspaper award and clocked up over 50,000 unique users and 250,000 hits just six months after it launched, comes Exeter Daily Jobs. Whether you are a job seeker, an employer or a recruitment company – Exeter Daily Jobs is fantastically easy to use and packed with features that make searching for jobs and prospective employees all the more easy.

Dean Croft from Exeter-based recruitment firm Paramount Personnel says: "Paramount Personnel has always been a proud supporter of...

New direction for Honiton Hotel

A hotel on the outskirts of Honiton announces the arrival of a new Managing Director and its plans for ongoing investment.

The Deer Park Country House Hotel has recently appointed Mark Godfrey, former Managing Director of Harbour Hotels Group, to take the helm of the 25-bedroom hotel.

Mark, whose career in the hospitality industry spans over 25 years, joins the hotel as Managing Director. He will head up the team at the Deer Park and be responsible for overseeing the senior management, the direction of the business and the many projects planned to improve the hotel and...

SETsquared businesses secure £30m of funding in one year

In the last 12 months alone, businesses being incubated by a partnership of five UK universities have raised some £30m in investment.

The figures have been unveiled by SETsquared , a collaboration between the universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton and Surrey. The organisation partners in enterprise activities and collectively supports the growth and success of new business opportunities through its five incubation centres.

SETsquared’s Partnership Director, Graham Harrison, shared the partnership’s latest success figures with MP David Willetts as he visited...

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