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Why Sustainable Business Growth Starts With Better Strategic Choices

Sustainable business growth rarely happens by accident. While quick wins, sudden demand, or short-term campaigns can give a company a temporary boost, lasting success depends on the quality of the choices made behind the scenes. Every decision, from where to invest resources to which markets to enter, shapes how strong, adaptable, and profitable a business becomes over time.

Better strategic choices help businesses grow with purpose rather than simply chasing every opportunity that appears.

Growth Needs Direction

Many companies want to grow, but not every form...

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Millbrook Village scoops regional retirement housing award

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 04/08/2019 - 11:57am

Residents and staff at Millbrook Village, the later living community in Exeter, are celebrating as it has been recognised for its contribution to retirement living at the Regional Housing for Older People Awards 2019. Inspired Villages, the operator of Millbrook Village which is backed by financial institution Legal & General, has announced its Exeter site has picked up the Bronze award in the category of ‘Retirement Housing of 53 units and over’, for the excellent services and facilities it provides to its residents. The retirement scheme offers community, wellness and a number of...

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Vospers open phase 1 of their new £15m investment super site in Exeter

Vospers is delighted to be welcoming sales and service customers to its new state of the art facility at Matford, following a 12-month build programme.

The opening signifies the consolidation of their 3 existing sites to create one destination, with five brand showrooms, including commercial vehicle facilities, a dedicated Used car centre and Premium car showroom.

The Vospers Group, one of the top 100 motor dealers in the UK, is a family-run company established in 1946. Managing Director Nick Vosper took over from his father Peter in 2011, who is now Chairman. With a...

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Final weekend of lane restrictions at Exe Bridges

The final weekend of lane restrictions at Exe Bridges will take place this weekend (6 and 7 April).

Lane restrictions will again be in place in order to complete resurfacing and waterproofing work on Exe Bridge South.

Although the roundabout will not be closed at any point during the work, a number of lanes will be closed. Every effort is being made to minimise disruption but road users are being warned to expect delays if travelling via Exe Bridges.

From approximately 6am on Saturday morning, the three right-hand lanes across Exe Bridge South will be closed,...

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Leading automotive software company is first tenant to move in to Exeter Science Park's new 'Grow-on Buildings'

Eight Technology Ltd. isthe first tenant to move in to the Grow-on Buildings at Exeter Science Park. Founded in 2003 Eight Technology’s ‘Dealerweb’ software helps automotive dealer groups, manufacturers and independent retailers to boost sales performance through better lead management and smarter customer communication and has relocated to a new state-of-the-art office.

Exeter Science Park’s Grow-on Buildings are partly funded by £4.5m from the HotSW LEP Growth Deal Funding. The HotSW LEP has also provided £2.5m local Government funding towards the Environmental Futures Campus and...

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Devon based Rockwood Composites and Haeco Cabin Solutions revolutionise aircraft seating

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:23pm

Rockwood Composites, based in Newton Abbot, and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market. HAECO has commissioned Rockwood to do the tooling on its new “Eclipse” cabin platform for seat shells and console work.

The business potential for the new seating is huge and there is already a commitment to refit a large fleet for an unnamed Middle-East-based airline.

This bespoke seat will feature compound, moulded surfaces and respective tooling design. Rockwood will also provide what...

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Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Hannaford, and John Coombs, partner at Simpkins Edwards, with auction and raffle items for The Really Big Quiz.

Countdown to the Exeter Really Big Quiz 2019! Event to raise thousands for Lord Mayor’s charity

Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is inviting businesses from across Exeter and Devon to take part in its 16th annual Really Big Quiz. Last year, the quiz raised a record-breaking £9,171 for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, and this year the goal is to surpass that total in aid of the Devon branch of SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity.

Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 8 May from 6.00pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings together Exeter’s best and brainiest quiz teams in what is the city’s largest event of its kind.

Last year, 72 teams...

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Bacon butties raise £822 for Chiefs' foundation

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/04/2019 - 12:52pm

RGB Building Supplies raised a fantastic £822.65 for the Exeter Chiefs Foundation on Monday 18th March during a company-wide charity breakfast morning.

Visitors to RGB's Exeter branch were able to enjoy a bacon roll and hot drink served by Chiefs' star Phil Dollman in return for a donation to the Foundation, which raises money for 20 community organisations across the region. As a member of the charity's Foundation XV programme, RGB have pledged to raise £1,500 in a year. In addition to the breakfast morning, two members of staff will be taking on a tandem sky dive in June....

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Lightfoot formally announces The Honest Truth as its Charity of the Year

Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has announced The Honest Truth as its first official Charity of the Year.

Having originally asked staff for recommendations of charities to support, Lightfoot’s board of directors whittled down all nominations to a shortlist of three before giving the deciding vote back Lightfoot’s staff. The Honest Truth came out firm favourite in the final poll, claiming 51% of the total votes cast.

Part of the reason behind the popularity of the charity is the number of similarities between the two...

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Jonathan Hayes, new Partner at the Exeter office of Simpkins Edwards, and Jo Tope, new Partner at the firm’s Holsworthy office

Simpkins Edwards adds two new rural and agricultural partners to accountancy practice

Leading Devon-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has promoted two of its directors, Jonathan Hayes in Exeter and Jo Tope in Holsworthy, to the position of partner within the firm.

The two new partners have extensive experience working with rural and agricultural businesses across the South West, and will be responsible for building on the strength of the firm’s services in the sector. Jo Tope will lead on expanding the firm’s delivery of high-level business and tax advice in and around West Devon and North Cornwall.

Both new partners are Chartered Accountants...

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New head office and boss for leading UK telecare provider

Leading UK telecare provider PPP Taking Care has today (3 April) announced the opening of a third telecare centre in Exeter, supporting its existing centres in Ashburton and Chichester.

The new office takes PPP Taking Care up to three UK centres providing unbroken, 24/7 lifesaving emergency support to its members. The nature of the 24/7 service that telecare offers to members means that it is vital it continues to function even during power cuts and adverse weather events. Multiple centres provide further certainty to members.

Richard Turner, who has led the business from...

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