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Local businesswoman takes over Complete Estate Agency as four Devon branches remain

Local businesswoman Sara Watkins-Schmidt has taken over Complete Estate Agency, with all four of its Devon branches and its existing 23-strong team remaining in place.

The established estate and lettings agency operates from Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth and Exeter (Cranbrook), with all four locations continuing to trade under the Complete Estate Agency name following the acquisition.

The deal includes Complete’s portfolio of 375 managed rental properties, alongside its residential sales operation and established presence within the local new-build market....

South West tech accelerator returns after £1m first year success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/29/2022 - 10:48pm

The only tech business support programme for the whole of the South West of England is launching for its second year, after helping companies secure £1m.

Tech South West StartUp Studio 2021 saw the likes of Paranimo, Eate, Groundwaves, Milbotix and a clutch of other early stage pre-seed companies go on to raise £1m of grants and investment since completing the programme - with some still actively fund-raising; seeking another £1m!

Now StartUp Studio is back and open to new entrants. Companies must have been trading for less than two years to qualify.

And...

South West Business Council to host world-class environmental leaders for Natural Capital conference in Devon

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 08/25/2022 - 3:42pm

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that they will be joined by world-leading environmental experts, top university wildlife academics, members of the House of Lords and the Crown Estate, as well as delegates honoured by the Queen, for their upcoming Quarterly Conference this September in Devon.

The event, which is set to take place on Wednesday September 7 2022 at Petroc College in Barnstaple, is being held in conjunction with the North Devon Biosphere Foundation and in partnership with co-sponsors Nutri-San and Petroc.

An esteemed lineup of keynote...

Warren Porter, newly-appointed MAT Product Specialist at IMP Software

Major hires at IMP Software, as Multi-Academy Trust CFO joins the ranks as MAT Product Specialist

Authored by Phil Smith
Posted: Thu, 08/25/2022 - 6:51am

Education company IMP Software, specialists in budgeting, forecasting and reporting software for multi-academy trusts (MATs), has made a number of key appointments as it reports a 100% increase in customer growth in 12 months. IMP, which is based in Exeter but operates as a virtual team nationwide, has boosted its headcount by 60% to support its work with 198 MATs and 1,750 schools.

The latest key addition is Warren Porter, who joins the company as MAT Product Specialist. Warren was previously Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Nottinghamshire-based Esteem Multi-Academy Trust. A...

Managing Director of Stagecoach South West confirms plans to move on

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:29pm

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Mike Watson has confirmed plans to stand down in January 2023 after 11 years in various roles across the wider group.

Mike (48), who has more than 25 years’ experience in the bus sector with several major public transport companies, was appointed to lead the south-west business on an interim basis in December 2019. He was confirmed as Managing Director in February 2020 just before the start of the pandemic.

During his time as Managing Director, Mike has been responsible for a team of over 1,000 employees, with over 300 vehicles...

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Air Marketing Announces Roots To Market Merge

Exeter based outsourced sales agency, Air Marketing , and sister company, outsourced marketing agency, Roots to Market , are officially merging to create a full stack sales and marketing agency. Combining forces, they’ll deliver exceptional services in the UK and internationally for some of the world’s leading brands.

Air Marketing began life in 2016, started by Founder & CEO, Owen Richards , who saw a gap in the market for professional, elite outsourced sales services. He built a team of likeminded and talented individuals who shared his passion for sales.

In 2018,...

Carl returns to Devon printed packaging company after 18 years

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Wed, 08/17/2022 - 5:12pm

CARL Bennett from Ogwell in Newton Abbot has returned to work at a Devon-based family-run printed-packaging company as its Production Operative after 18 years (August 2022).

The 47-year-old originally joined Newton Print Ltd in 2002 but moved to another role in 2004, and has returned as its new Production Operative, ensuring production is running at optimum efficiency.

He said: “I originally worked at Newton Print for two years in the early noughties and thoroughly enjoyed my time, so it’s great to be back again with the team.

“I have worked in various positions...

Foot Anstey advises Magnaghi Aeronautica Group on its latest acquisition

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised Magnaghi Aeronautica Group on its acquisition of Gloucestershire-based Five Valleys Aerospace Ltd, a specialist in manufacturing components and supplier of surface treatments for the aerospace industry.

Magnaghi Aeronautica, which is headquartered in Naples, Italy, has a strong presence in Brazil and the United States thanks to its well-established offices and the acquisition of Five Valleys Aerospace Ltd strengthens its stake in the European market, as well as expanding its global presence.

The Foot Anstey team that worked on...

Local plumbing and heating company wins regional award

Local Plumbing and Heating Company Wins Regional Award

Authored by lfhagon
Posted: Wed, 08/17/2022 - 10:10am

Local plumbing and heating company Synergi SW are delighted to have scooped 'Best Plumbing Maintenance & Repairs Company, South West England' in the 2022 BUILD Magazine Construction and Engineering Awards.

After a public nomination process, BUILD's research team judged the winners based on various criteria including business growth, online reputation, client feedback and client dedication.

Synergi's Office Manager Ameana Saunders said: "This award is a testament to our team of engineers and office support staff who have all worked so hard over the last year. We strive...

Foot Anstey acts for QIB-UK on property refinancing deal

Foot Anstey LLP has advised QIB-UK, the Shariah-compliant London-based private bank, on a senior Murabaha facility to refinance a commercial property asset.

The transaction helped enable the refinance of a commercial property asset occupied by Travelodge Hotels Limited, which operates as the 84-bedroom Travelodge London Clapham Junction hotel.

The Foot Anstey Islamic Finance team that worked on the deal included Lingxi Wang (Managing Associate) and Leena Payyappilly (Associate). The team worked in conjunction with QIB-UK to smoothly deliver the transaction and help provide...

Heart of the South West LEP award £2m in funding for digital skills and business support

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/16/2022 - 11:36pm

The Heart of the South West LEP have today announced that they have awarded funding for two new programmes providing digital skills and digital business support in the Heart of the South West region.

The Digital Skills Programme will be delivered through Devon County Council, and the Digital Skills Utilisation Programme will be delivered through Devon County Council and the Heart of the South West Growth Hub. Both programmes are due to run until March 2025 across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

The Digital Skills Programme has three strands:

  • Working with
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