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Exeter-based employment lawyer joins Westbank Community Health and Care’s Board of Trustees

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome lawyer Henry Cross as its newest Trustee. Henry is a Senior Associate at Michelmores, specialising in employment law.

A father-of-two from Exeter, Henry already had a broad awareness of the charity when he met Westbank’s Head of Carers Services, Andy Hood, at a networking event a few years ago. When he subsequently learnt that Westbank was looking for a law-oriented Trustee to join its Board, he was quick to express his interest in the role.

Henry says, “I knew I...

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Three ways to make your retail shop more attractive to customers

Despite a large online market, sales from retail shops are essential. Large and small businesses drive significant profit from their retail shops, which has increased now due to marketing made easy on the internet. It is vital to catch the attention of customers who prefer to visit retail shops. Customers are always looking for something new, which is why marketing is essential, especially for the customer who shops on foot.

Customers that walk in only because of a cursory glance have a high potential of buying and becoming loyal customers. To attract customers and increase the...

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Work starts on Enterprise Centre for northern Devon

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 3:15pm

The Enterprise Centre is the “gateway building” at Devon County Council’s emerging Business Park development at Roundswell, near Barnstaple.

The centre, which will offer high quality office and collaboration space, is expected to be completed by the end of this year (2020). It will provide tailored support for entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses that have potential for high growth and innovation, and is complementary to Petroc’s new Centre for Technology & Innovation Excellence (CoTIE) and Institute of Technology.

An expert operator will deliver the...

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Knight Frank’s South West team announce record year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2020 - 9:33am

Knight Frank’s Bath, Bristol, Exeter and Sherborne offices, in conjunction with the Knight Frank Country Department, handled the sales of more properties in excess of £2 million than any other year on record in 2019.

In the wider South West region, sales are up 39% percent on 2018, achieving 98.1% guide price on average, resulting in 2019 being the most successful year since 2009.

Highlights of 2019 include the sale of Ashwick Court in Somerset, which sold in excess of the guide price to a designer from London. Others include the sale of two full houses on Lansdown Crescent...

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125k+ retail job losses predicted in 2020 but Devon’s redundant can transfer skills to care

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Sun, 01/19/2020 - 11:46am

DEVON’S shopworkers are being encouraged to transfer their skills to care by one of the county’s providers as analysts predict there will be more than 125,000 retail job losses nationwide in 2020 (January 2020).

Guardian Homecare, which provides home care in south Devon, says experts claim the high street retailers are facing a terrible year ahead with 7,000 store closures anticipated.

Catherine Porter, Manager for Guardian Homecare, which operates services in the Exeter area, says: “According to the Centre for Retail Research, in 2018, chains with 10 or more shops shut 3,...

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Work starts on new Sandy Park Hotel

Work has today officially begun on the new multi-million pound Sandy Park Hotel.

The state-of-the-art hotel is the next stage in the development plans of Exeter's award-winning Sandy Park complex, which is home to Gallagher Premiership Rugby club Exeter Chiefs, and the region's premier Conference & Banqueting venue.

In addition to housing 250 bedrooms, the eight-storey hotel situated off Old Rydon Lane will provide leisure facilities on the ground floor, as well as a rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant that boasts picturesque views along the River Exe Estuary.

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10 best marketing strategies to try in 2020

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 01/17/2020 - 8:31am

With the advent of the new year, it is necessary to develop sound marketing strategies for your business by carefully studying some of the ongoing trends. Every year, we see more technological advancements, and 2020 is also going to witness the same.

Even though technology has a significant role in marketing, there is also the need to increase more human interactions with consumers. Some marketing strategies, such as the use of business calendars for popularizing your products will always remain popular.

Like every year, 2020 will also see a massive demand for calendar...

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Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon announced as headline sponsors for Exeter College Awards

Exeter College is delighted to announce that Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon will be the headline sponsors of the college’s landmark 50th anniversary Exeter College Awards.

The support of two of the country’s most innovative and forward-thinking businesses provides huge backing to the awards ceremony that will celebrate inspirational Exeter College students, staff and alumni in a glittering event taking place in the stunning setting of Exeter Cathedral in January 2020.

This year’s Exeter College Awards is also celebrating 50 years since the college was announced as the UK’s...

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National award nomination for Exeter College director

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:58am

Exeter College’s Director of Apprenticeships and Employer Engagement Mike Blakeley has been shortlisted for a national award in the prestigious Tes FE Awards 2020.

The awards ceremony is a landmark event in the further education sector as exceptional teachers, learners and providers join together to celebrate innovation and excellence in the industry.

Exeter College’s Mike Blakeley, who has been with the college since 2014, is shortlisted in the coveted FE Leader of the Year category following an incredible year of achievements for the Exeter College Apprenticeships Team,...

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£150,000 fundraising seals a remarkable centenary year for leading accountancy firm

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 01/16/2020 - 9:38am

Leading professional services firm, Bishop Fleming has rounded off its centenary year by raising a remarkable £150,000 for charity.

The grand total was revealed by Strictly Come Dancing star, Anton Du Beke who hosted a fabulous Great Gatsby-themed centenary event in December to bring the firm’s activities to a close.

The firm, which delivers audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, celebrated 100-years in business throughout 2019 and the fundraising was at the heart of a firmwide centenary campaign.

Launched last January, BF100: It’s what we bring together that...

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The Rise of Café Culture and Its Draw for Businesses

According to research, there are over 24,000 branded coffee shops throughout the UK. The rise in café culture has been significant over the past decade and it shows no signs of slowing down.

So, could this popular culture be a positive thing for businesses? Here, we’ll look at how café culture can actually benefit businesses and the potential draw backs it has.

How are businesses using café culture?

The café culture has started to change how businesses operate. Take meetings for example. More businesses are starting to take their meetings out of the office and into...

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