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Exeter announces its bid to become the UK’s City of Culture in 2029 

Exeter City Council has today announced it will be submitting an expression of interest (EOI) for the prestigious UK City of Culture title. 

The City of Culture bid follows the culmination of five months extensive engagement and consultation with artists, creatives, cultural organisations and residents to shape the council’s commissioned new five-year Cultural Strategy for Exeter.

This will set out a clear ambition to become a leading city of culture. The new Exeter Culture Strategy is ambitious and will be delivered in partnership with the city’s cultural organisations...

Layla Anna-Lee (MC), VHR (Business of the Year More Than 50 Employees and Overall Winner) and Brendan Brien (Clydesdale Bank) onstage at the SME National Business Awards 2019 at Wembley Stadium, London]

SME National Business Awards extend deadline

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/01/2019 - 9:19pm

Due to a phenomenal reaction, the SME National Business Awards have today announced an extension to their entry deadline due to the number of late requests. The new deadline is Wednesday 3rd July at 3pm. Applicants can enter up to 3 categories at www.smenationalbusinessawards.co.uk

Awards Director Damian Cummins explained "The phone has not stopped ringing as busy entrepreneurs seek an extension to complete their entries and we are happy to oblige to ensure we take the country's premier businesses to the finals at the iconic Wembley Stadium".

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Signs that you can’t remain in the same office anymore

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/01/2019 - 9:06am

In as much as you might not want to move to another office because you know it’s going to be a difficult task; you have no choice under certain circumstances. As your contract expires, you need to decide if it’s in the best interest of your company to leave. These are the signs telling you that you need to consider moving now and not renew your current contract with the landlord.

Your employees are increasing in number

Before, you only had a few employees because you didn't need a lot of them to run the company. Now, the number has increased because of your customers and...

Bishop Fleming employees at ready to take on the three peaks challenge

Accountants raise £22k for charities after successful Three Peaks challenge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/30/2019 - 9:15pm

A group of 30 accountants have scaled the heights of endurance in their successful attempt to climb a trio of mountain peaks in the space of just 24 hours.

Employees of Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants have raised over £22,500 as they completed the Three Peaks Challenge.

The group, from across the firm, climbed Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in the Lake District and Snowdon in Wales, completing it within the 24-hour time slot.

The firm, which has seven offices across the South West and Midlands, is celebrating its centenary year and has pledged to raise £...

Newly elected Chair Pamela Woods and Deputy Chair Peter Harper.

Dartmoor National Park Authority elects new chair

Christow resident Pamela Woods has been elected chair of Dartmoor National Park Authority.

Her deputy, farmer Peter Harper, is also from the Teign Valley.

The appointments were made on Friday 14 June at the authority’s annual general meeting held at Parke, Bovey Tracey.

Ms Woods, a management consultant, has lived in the valley for almost three decades and served on the authority, in different guises, for five years.

She is the first woman to take the chair and succeeds Bill Hitchins who has stood down after 20 years’ membership, eight of those in the chair...

How to create a professional sales invoice for a customer

Everybody’s looking for ways to become more efficient in the workplace. There are statistics on getting the room temperature between 65-70 degrees or exercising 15 minutes before work. These things may, at best, increase productivity by 15% .

Rather than adjusting little things in your business, focus on big shifts to make your operations better. This includes streamlining essential processes, like sales invoices.

Do you write invoices by hand? Maybe you should re-assess that habit to save time and energy (and paper).

Here’s what you need to know about creating...

Simon Dutton

Exeter-based software firm, Paritor, is helping graduates to kick-start their technology careers in the South West

By Simon Dutton, founder and CEO at Paritor, who specialise in software solutions for music and performing arts education

Technology is one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most innovative sectors and the South West is rapidly emerging as one of the key centres for tech growth and discovery.

With over 13,000 digital tech businesses in the South West turning over £2.4 billion and plans for a new Institute of Technology to support technical further education in the region, it is an exciting time to pursue a career in the field. However, attracting and retaining young tech...

Future of Valley parks in Exeter assured as wildlife trust take over their management

The future of the city’s green lungs – Exeter’s Valley Parks – has been assured.

In a partnership that safeguards the Parks for years to come, the City Council has passed over the everyday management of the six green spaces to the charity, Devon Wildlife Trust. The Parks are:

  • Mincinglake Valley Park
  • Ludwell Valley Park
  • Riverside Valley Park
  • Barley Valley Park
  • Whitycombe Valley Park
  • Duryard & Belvidere Valley Park

The partnership will improve the management of the Parks for wildlife and improve and...

Teignbridge's Managing Director Phil Shears, left, and Council Leader Cllr Gordon Hook sign the Devon Climate Declaration

Teignbridge signs Devon Climate Declaration

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/28/2019 - 1:56pm

Teignbridge District Council has backed the Devon Climate Declaration, demonstrating the authority’s commitment to leading the fight against climate change. Council Leader Cllr Gordon Hook and Managing Director Phil Shears signed the declaration which sets out an ambition to tackle climate change across Devon. By signing the document, Teignbridge is committed to supporting a raft of measures and initiatives including lobbying government to prioritise decarbonisation and to provide the resources and funding necessary to speed up the transition to becoming a carbon neutral and resilient...

Why smart businesses use office fruit

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:52pm

Simple and cost-effective, more and more businesses are offering fruit in their workspaces to help improve work quality, employee wellbeing, and efficiency.

It’s been proven that our food choices directly impact how productive, engaged, and focused we can be. With that in mind, it only makes sense for businesses to invest in healthy food that keeps employees sharp.

So, healthy food is important. But why fruit, in particular?

Fruit contains a wide range of different vitamins, antioxidants, fibre, and minerals with numerous benefits. As well as this, there are so...

Michelmores ranked as a top ten UK firm for client service by Legal 500

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:04pm

Michelmores has been named as one of the top ten UK-based firms for client service, by The Legal 500 industry rankings.

The Legal 500 research, collated by Legal Business Magazine, ranks law firms on a range of criteria including industry knowledge, team quality, billing practices and consistency of service – all based on recent client feedback.

As well as being named amongst the top ten best performing firms overall, Michelmores was also ranked within the top five UK Mid-size firms.

Andrew Maynard, Director of Client Services at Michelmores, said: "Our clients sit...

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