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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...

Tips on securing fnding for your startup

As more and more people are ditching their jobs to become their own boss, the world of business has become a tough ground. The competition is not only to secure a position in an already thriving market, but also to secure funds to kick-start the business. Yes, getting funds for your business is not as easy as asking someone to give you funds and you will get them.

Cash is one thing that scares an entrepreneur the most, oh well, besides the idea of getting flop after venture. And as the concept of entrepreneurship is getting popular, the struggle to pitch and bag an investor is...

County Council seeking views on 5G as part of spotlight review

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:09am

People across Devon are being asked for their views on 5G, as Devon County Council launches a “call for evidence” on the technology.

The County Council’s Corporate Infrastructure and Regulatory Services Scrutiny Committee is investigating 5G as part of a spotlight review.

Although the County Council has no current plans to make use of 5G in its ICT and is not involved with planning applications for mobile infrastructure, it is running an investigation in response to local concern and wants to hear from people to help inform its findings.

An online questionnaire is...

BMW Rider Training South West Owner, Chris Lake and BMW Chief Instructor, Ian Biederman

BMW Motorrad opens new Rider Training Centre in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 11:53am

BMW Motorrad has opened a new Rider Training centre in Exeter to bring the brand’s top-quality road skills training to experienced riders, plus those new to motorcycles. The South West centre boasts its own training pad and even a private network of roads to enable riders to refine their skills away from traffic as part of their tuition.

The new Rider Training school joins already established BMW Rider Training sites in Royston, Stoke-on-Trent, Darlington, and Edinburgh, offering the same comprehensive selection of training for those who are learning to ride, through to the RoSPA...

Carers provide a lifeline  to the vulnerable in winter.

Carers provide a lifeline to the vulnerable in winter

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 10:54am

A SOUTH Devon home care provider says its carers offer a vital lifeline to those who can’t get out as much as they would like during the colder winter months.

Guardian Homecare says now the weather has changed, elderly and vulnerable people are more inclined to stay inside, and its carers are sometimes their only link to the outside world.

Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which delivers personalised home care in the Exeter area, said: “The days are now getting darker and much colder, and this can often limit the amount of time our service users can get...

Steve Cresswell (left) with other members of the Thomas Westcott Charities and Not for Profit team

South West charity sector “has never faced greater scrutiny”, says leading accountancy firm

Authored by sarahhoyle
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 10:26am

More than 100 charity trustees and professionals from across the South West heard how the sector has never faced greater scrutiny, at an event run by Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants . A record number of people responsible for the region’s charities attended the annual seminar to gain insights on meeting increasingly stringent regulations.

Run by Thomas Westcott’s specialist Charities and Not for Profit team , the annual Charity Seminar is designed to give the firm’s charity clients additional access to knowledge and expertise. The event, which was held at Westpoint Arena near...

What is Director Disqualification and How Can it Affect You?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 10:20am

When a company goes into administration or liquidation , there will be investigations to find out the exact reasons for this, whether it is a specific person or the general actions of a company.

During the investigation, the director of the company will also be thoroughly investigated in case there are any issues of misconduct or a failure to fulfil any legal duties required for the company by law.

If issues do arise, then a company director can be faced with director disqualification, which prohibits them from acting as a company director for up to 15 years. In more...

Cofton Holidays leads shortlist at i Newspaper Staycation Awards 2019 - Devon businesses dominate

Cofton Holidays, the multi award-winning holiday park near Dawlish, South Devon, is leading the county’s charge at the i Newspaper Staycation Awards 2019, where Devon businesses have been listed in more categories than any other county. At the head of the assault, Cofton stands alone as the only tourism business in the UK to be shortlisted in multiple categories.

Shortlisted for both Caravan / Camping Site of the Year Award, and the Sustainable Tourism Award, Cofton joins six other Devon-based businesses plus North Devon among the 65 finalists in 17 categories.

Recognised...

Using custom key rings and chains to promote your business

Key rings are metallic and usually have a tag attached to them. Key chains, on the other hand, are similar except that they have a chain between the ring and the tag. If you decide to use them to promote your business, the promotional content will be incorporated into the tab.

According to marketing experts, both of these items have become very effective marketing tools. It’s no wonder it is now a trend in many businesses. But how does the strategy work in promoting your business brand? Let us dive deeper into this topic.

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Exeter-based Field Service Management provider Oneserve, wins big at the UK Business Tech Awards

Authored by Anna Boyce
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2019 - 8:14am

Field Service Management provider Oneserve is delighted to announce that it has won the award for the Best Application of Tech in the Public sector at the UK Business Tech Awards.

The awards ceremony took place in London on Wednesday 13 November 2019 at the Montcalm Marble Arch Hotel and was attended by some of the most innovative and well-known companies in the tech sector.

Oneserve overcame some stiff competition from the category shortlist, to take home the gong. The judges were particularly impressed with how Oneserve’s innovative software and customer-centric approach...

Starting a Business in 2020: A Mini Guide

Starting a business is a life-long aspiration for ambitious individuals around the globe. Fortunately, in 2020 it has never been easier to become an entrepreneur and enjoy the wide array of benefits that come hand-in-hand with becoming your own boss.

Whether you are making the step from freelancer to business owner, you’ve just retired, or you have decided to turn your hobby into a lucrative commercial product, the steps to starting a business are much the same. Here is a mini-guide to starting your own business in 2020, helping you take those important first steps towards your...

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