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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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New free monthly networking group in South Devon

‘Business Biscotti’, an informal gathering with no restrictions, is free to join online and free to attend the meetings.

Jacqui Shaw, owner of Coralline Health and Steve Bulman of WBW Solicitors, are launching the new group to bring professionals from Newton About and the surrounding areas together to meet, to talk and network to build business relationships.

The philosophy of Business Biscotti is to network within neighbourhood communities, and to make a commitment to help other members, by offering advice, sharing tips and building strong meaningful business relationships...

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More than 300 jobs axed in attempt to save Axminster Carpets

Axminster Carpet Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Axminster, Wilton and Tufted carpet has today announced that it has been forced to enter Administration as the carpet sector continues to suffer.

The Board of the Company has taken the decision to place the Company into Administration following a sharp increase in raw material prices, the closure of a loss-making subsidiary and a slight downturn in sales as a result of the continuing economic difficulties facing the UK.

Benjamin Wiles, Geoffrey Bouchier and David Whitehouse, all of Duff & Phelps were...

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Family Law Team expands at Exeter Solicitors

Exeter law firm Crosse + Crosse Solicitors is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Katherine Wright to their Family team.

Katherine joins Crosse + Crosse following three years working with a firm in East Devon, having qualified as a solicitor in August 2009. She completed her legal studies at Cardiff University with a distinction in her post-graduate legal practice course after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Law and French.

Katherine practises in all areas of Family Law and specialises in divorce, relationship breakdown and the resolution of the related...

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Hopeful signs for civil contractors in the South and South West

Civil engineering contractors detect signs of a modest turnaround in their fortunes in the fourth quarter of 2012.

After two consecutive quarters of clear decline, members of the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) are now equally split between those whose workload is declining and those for whom it is increasing.

Less good news is that members’ order books show a second consecutive decline for the quarter. There were 5% more firms reporting declining orders than increasing orders.

CECA Southern Executive Director Alan Taylor said: “This survey shows a...

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Exeter jobs saved as Republic fashion chain bought by Sports Direct

The Republic fashion chain has been purchased by Sports Direct for an undisclosed sum, saving 38 jobs in the Exeter branch and over 2,100 jobs across the UK.

The announcement comes two weeks after Republic went into administration following a weak January sales period.

Sports Direct has bought 116 Republic stores, the brand name, its head office in Leeds and all Republic's stock. The business began as a men's denim retailer in 1986 under the Best Jeans brand in Leeds. It currently offers casual fashion, under multiple brands to young adults, including Jack Jones and SoulCal...

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Everys Solicitors get on their bikes for vulnerable schoolchildren

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Posted: Thu, 02/28/2013 - 1:25pm

Everys Solicitors has pledged to cycle between all of its nine Devon and Somerset branches in two days to raise £5,000 for the charity School in a Bag.

The team will begin their journey at the Bridgwater office in Somerset, finishing in Seaton, Devon, on the first day before heading off to the final finish line in Exeter the following day, covering a distance of 95 miles.

Every rider will be required to raise £500 each, which will all go to School in a Bag. This Somerset-based charity helps poor, orphaned, vulnerable and disaster-affected children throughout the world. It...

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Go for glory, says Exeter business chief

An Exeter business leader has urged other bosses from the city to go for glory in an award scheme that thrust him into the spotlight last year.

Rob Varley, Exeter-based operations and services director of the Met Office, was a winner in the 2012 IoD South West Director of the Year Awards – and nominations are now open for the 2013 programme.

The awards highlight the best in South West leadership and some winners go on fly the flag for their country at the UK-wide IoD Awards.

Rob said: “The IoD Awards are a celebration of boardroom excellence, and in such a strong...

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Stagecoach launches UK's first long-term nationwide bus travel scheme for jobseekers

Stagecoach, one of the UK’s biggest bus operators, has just launched the country’s first long-term nationwide discounted bus travel scheme for jobseekers.

The new initiative will give thousands of job seekers across the UK a 50% discount on their bus travel to help them find employment.

Holders of a Jobcentreplus Travel Discount Card will qualify for half-price single and return tickets on Stagecoach’s 6,500 buses in the UK outside London.

Stagecoach is already part of a Transport for London scheme which offers reduced bus, tram and train travel rates for jobseekers...

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City Council looking to attract science and technology organisations into the city

Exeter City Council wants to create high quality employment in Exeter and is looking at drawing up a five-year Knowledge Economy Strategy.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy and Tourism, said: "Developing a knowledge-based economy in Exeter is one of the top priorities for the city.

"It's important that we have a strategy - a jointly agreed plan that sets a clear direction for Exeter and achievable objectives for the benefit of the city.

"The current, ongoing economic difficulties and uncertain future facing different sectors in the city mean that Exeter...

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John Lewis Exeter offers permanent roles to 121 temporary workers

John Lewis Exeter has today announced that all Partners (staff) recruited on a temporary basis when the shop opened have secured permanent positions.

Following an extremely positive response from customers during a busy Christmas trading period, the 121 who worked across a number of departments in the shop have been offered permanent roles.

Kate Connock, branch manager, John Lewis Exeter said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to offer all the 121 temporary Partners we recruited at opening permanent positions. The success of John Lewis Exeter has been due to the positive...

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