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Exeter IT Provider Completes Microsoft 365 Migration for Concorde During Corporate Restructuring

Exeter-based IT support provider Timewade has successfully delivered a complex Microsoft 365 migration project for Concorde , supporting the business through a period of corporate restructuring and the transition to a standalone IT environment.

The project involved migrating Concorde’s domain into a brand-new Microsoft 365 tenant, enabling the organisation to operate independently as part of its corporate restructuring. Timewade planned and delivered the migration with minimal disruption, adopting a cloud-first approach aligned with modern security and management standards....

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High-flying businesswomen champion gender equality and freedom

EYECARE professionals in Exeter are calling for wider recognition of the needs of women in the workplace.

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Emma Denham and Emma Ginger are celebrating the improvements made for working women, while also highlighting the changes that still need to be made.

Emma Denham, a retail director at Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘It is vital to support and recognise the role women play in the workplace and our communities, because they bring a different perspective and that helps improve long-term outcomes.

‘Our team is predominantly...

“Perfect storm” of wage, tax and rates pressures facing SW employers

South West employers are facing a growing financial burden as multiple wage, tax and compliance changes converge ahead of April. Mark Simic from Simpkins Edwards explains why businesses across the region are bracing for a cumulative rise in employment costs following measures introduced in the 2025 Autumn Budget.

He said: “The combined effect of several overlapping measures is beginning to impact the bottom line. Changes to the National Living Wage, employer National Insurance contributions and wider tax policy are all landing within a relatively short timeframe, creating a...

Crave to open second restaurant in Bristol this Spring

Crave, a well-loved independent restaurant from Exeter, is set to open its second restaurant in Bristol this spring, marking the next chapter for the growing brand.

Founded by Sameer Shetty, Crave opened on Exeter’s Quayside in summer 2024 and quickly built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, all-day menus and focus on flavoursome food enjoyed without fuss. Following the success of the first restaurant, the team is now preparing to launch Crave @ 52 in one of Bristol’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

“Bristol has been on my radar for a while,” said Sameer. “It’s...

Private Business Awards launch for 2026 in the South West

The Private Business Awards 2026, sponsored by BDO, have officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses in the South West with a turnover of over £10m.

The second year of the awards programme, which serves to celebrate the businesses that drive UK economic growth, aims to recognise the very best of private business in the region and the rest of the UK. It also recognises the people behind these companies. Last year's inaugural awards saw winners such as Totalmobile, Flagstone Group and Cycle Pharma.

The Private Business Awards is...

Gavin Harris and Jamie O’Neill, #BizFestSW

Business Fest South West: Big-City Impact, Regional Roots

Business Fest South West (#BizFestSW) will take over Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on Wednesday 1 April 2026, bringing together hundreds of business owners, founders and decision-makers for an event that is reshaping expectations of what regional business gatherings can deliver.

With fewer than 20 exhibitor spaces remaining for the second #BizFestSW and the third major event delivered by Four Front Events, the festival has quickly established itself as the home of serious connection, commercial opportunity and regional confidence at a time when the market is challenging and competition...

Exeter’s Tyler Grange joins new international group of nature and sustainability experts

Exeter B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has become a founding member of Myllium - the newly formed international network of experts, from pioneering organisations, who are leading the way in nature, climate, sustainable and societal progress.

Myllium brings together over 400 specialists, from seven businesses, to share innovation and experience in methodology, data and technology. It meets the increasing global demand for advanced ecological expertise - driven by evolving regulation, rising investor expectations and acknowledgement that biodiversity...

Salcombe Gin’s Business Journey Continues with GWR Partnership

Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.

The coastal gin distillery has recently introduced a new range of 5cl aluminium Salcombe Gin miniature bottles, marking a major milestone in their sustainable packaging and business journey. The new ultra compact 100% post-consumer recycled aluminium bottles are the lowest environmental impact spirit miniatures available on the market. They are made entirely from aluminium that has reached the...

Ford Motor Company recognises Paul Hendy for ‘leadership and commitment to community service’

Ford Motor Company has formally recognised Paul Hendy, Chief Executive Officer of Hendy Group which has showrooms across Devon, for his ‘leadership and commitment to community service’ , making him one of just eight new ‘Honorees’ worldwide – and the only one from UK / Europe – at its prestigious ‘Salute to Dealers’ event held this week in Las Vegas, USA.

As well as highlighting Hendy’s charitable activities in Devon, Ford also confirmed it is making a $10,000 donation to Hendy Foundation, the charitable arm of Hendy Group. Hendy Foundation plans to allocate the new funds during...

Foot Anstey unveils responsible business impact in new report

National law firm Foot Anstey has published its first annual Responsible Business report. The report showcases the firm’s achievements since hiring Bola Gibson as its first Executive Director, committing 1% of net profit to its responsible business activity, and launching a comprehensive strategy. The report reflects on the firm's progress towards its strategic goals and lays the foundations for an ambitious next phase of its strategy.

The firm delivered a series of impact-led initiatives over its 2024/25 financial year designed to produce better outcomes for both the firm and...

Real-world manufacturing solutions takes Rapid Fusion past £2m sales as it looks to accelerate Cerberus roll-out

The ability to deliver engineered solutions for real world moulds and tooling is helping an Exeter-based technology specialist record another year of growth.

Rapid Fusion, which is based in a £750,000 state-of-the-art demo facility on Sky Park, has seen demand for its large format additive manufacturing solutions increase again, with domestic and international sales secured for its Apollo, Zeus and Medusa products.

This string of orders has taken revenues past the £2m mark for the first time in its three-year history and lays the foundation for the company to accelerate...

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Exeter IT Provider Completes Microsoft 365 Migration for Concorde During Corporate Restructuring

High-flying businesswomen champion gender equality and freedom

“Perfect storm” of wage, tax and rates pressures facing SW employers

Crave to open second restaurant in Bristol this Spring

Private Business Awards launch for 2026 in the South West

Business Fest South West: Big-City Impact, Regional Roots

Exeter’s Tyler Grange joins new international group of nature and sustainability experts

Salcombe Gin’s Business Journey Continues with GWR Partnership

Ford Motor Company recognises Paul Hendy for ‘leadership and commitment to community service’

Foot Anstey unveils responsible business impact in new report

Real-world manufacturing solutions takes Rapid Fusion past £2m sales as it looks to accelerate Cerberus roll-out

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