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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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Celebrated Judge to speak at business breakfast

Organisers of the Michelmores Business Breakfast Club have announced that one of the Westcountry’s most successful lawyers is to be the next speaker at the Exeter Golf & Country Club event.

Retired Judge Neil Butterfield presided over some of the region’s most notorious cases during his 40 year career on the bench, including the trials which followed the Maria Asumpta sinking and the Lyme Bay canoe tragedy, as well as many infamous murder cases.

Mr. Justice Butterfield also pioneered a new career path for lawyers from the West Country, being the first from Devon and...

South West TUC calls for change in work culture

The South West TUC has called for a change in culture after a poll published today by BBC Breakfast shows that more than half of office employees regularly work through their lunch breaks.

Nigel Costley, Regional Secretary of the South West TUC said: “These figures shine a spotlight on Britain’s long-hours culture. Far too many employees are failing to take lunch because they have too much work to do.

“It is essential that employers recognise the damage this can do to their staff and to the productivity of their workforce. Workers who skip lunch and don’t take time away...

Is your Business missing a unique opportunity?

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:23pm

The Exeter Daily, Exeter's only online newspaper powered by the peo​ple, is already a huge success - with over 35,000 unique users & 175,000 page views since launching in October 2012, and usage is increasing by almost 40% month on month!

With our unique 21st century proposition - local people publishing local news - the average user spends a great deal of time either writing articles or looking at news, events and articles on The Exeter Daily website. This presents a fantastic opportunity for advertisers and sponsors looking to reach a more engaged audience. And as we know our...

Flybe and Ryanair agree Irish airline deal

Exeter-based low cost airline Flybe has today (6th February) announced to the London Stock Exchange that it has agreed to acquire a new company, Flybe Ireland, from Ryanair for €1 million in the event of a successful bid by Ryanair for rival Aer Lingus.

Leading Exeter environmental firm to recruit industry experts

Leading environmental firm, SLR Consulting, which has an office in Exeter, has accelerated a recruitment drive which could see over 20 strategic staff hires within its UK operations over the next year. Opportunities also exist for entry-level placements to senior appointments in a broad range of technical disciplines.

SLR’s Exeter team of environmental specialists is currently involved in projects ranging from support on the construction of the A380 Kingskerswell Bypass, preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a cable car at Cheddar Gorge for the Longleat Estate,...

Big Bang South West 2013 promises to be a real record breaker

Businesses are invited to get involved in The Big Bang South West 2013; the 'champions league' of all Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) events, which will be held at the University of Exeter Streatham campus later this year (27th June 2013).

School and college students are now busy working on their Big Bang South West competition entries. Meanwhile organisers, the Education Business Partnership – South West (EBP-SW), are looking for businesses that work in STEM subjects to join the impressive list of companies already signed-up to showcase their work to an...

Don’t discount – “Add-on!”

Add-ons

Being in any industry these days means thinking of the ‘bottom line’, being in the tourism industry though gives us scope to think more about the ‘Add-ON’ rather than ‘Price OFF’.

Here in the South West we are blessed with nature's add-ons: the countryside, the moors, our coastline, as well as our cities and all that history . Add-ons give your product that extra value, the added factor that can seal the deal.

When we enjoy a meal – applying salt and pepper, mustard or horseradish – can enhance the enjoyment. Such add-ons are not expensive but can make the...

Innovative support offered to Devon businesses

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to receive free support and expertise on how to grow.

Devon County Council has teamed up with the University of Exeter to offer business advice that will ensure they are able to develop new ideas, products, efficiencies and to identify new markets.

Wake Up & Engage with Marketing!

If you think marketing is just a waste of time and that your products and services will just sell themselves – look around you and wake up! Some of the biggest names in retailing have been hitting the fan over the last few years because they haven’t woken up to the changing face of consumerism. The ‘just sit tight and it will go away’ syndrome only leads to one result: FAILURE.

In order to survive and prosper, you need to change your Mind Set. Hands up all those who are perfectly content with their level of business, profitability and customer base? If you are sitting there smugly...

Domestic abuse accreditation for Everys’ family solicitors

Authored by Everys
Posted: Thu, 01/31/2013 - 10:08am

Two leading Devon family law solicitors have been awarded further accreditation to Resolution in their quest to continue to resolve family disputes and to help domestic abuse victims in a non-confrontational manner.

Everys Solicitors partners Lindy Stephens and Kim Stradling, who work at the Exeter and Exmouth offices respectively, have received a renewal of their accreditations to this respected legal association.

Resolution is committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes. It is a powerful lobby group which influences the Government when making decisions...

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