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SW businesses raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Charity at Exeter Padel Tournament

Business from across the South West came together at City Padel Exeter to raise £900 for FORCE Cancer Chairty as part of a charity padel tournament hosted by Konker .

The event saw 12 local businesses compete in a friendly tournament, combining sport, networking and fundraising in support of Devon based cancer charity. The day aimed to create a relaxed and social alternative to traditional business events, while raising money for a cause with strong local impact.

Funds raised will support FORCE Cancer Charity’s ongoing work providing practical, emotional and well-being...

New Trustee Amy Langford

Family lawyer appointed as Trustee

Associate Solicitor Amy Langford from The Family Law Company has been appointed as Trustee to Citizens Advice Exeter.

Amy, who is a specialist in divorce and finance, has previously been a duty solicitor for the CAB in Bridgwater and recently set up a monthly family legal clinic at Taunton Citizens Advice.

She said: “CAB provides a great service and I want to be able to continue my work with them. I share the same values as I want to help the community and play a part in changing things for the better.

She said: “I think a big problem for people needing help with...

Quality Heating Services slashes fleet insurance claims costs by two thirds

Innovative Lightfoot technology also improves company’s fuel economy by 11.3%.

Quality Heating Services, which specialises in gas fired central heating appliances, systems and controls in the social housing sector, has reported a dramatic 34% fall in at-fault claims and a 66% drop in claims costs following the installation of award-winning in-cab technology Lightfoot in its fleet of over 100 vans.

The Buckinghamshire-based company was introduced to Lightfoot after its broker, Klein Insurance Management, and insurer, Allianz Insurance plc, had been looking for ways to reduce...

Richard Wright

IW&I expands its Exeter office with the appointment of Richard Wright as Financial Planning Director

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 3:08pm

Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) has strengthened its Exeter team with the appointment of Richard Wright as Financial Planning Director. In this role, Richard will lead IW&I’s financial planning offering in the Exeter office. He will report to Chris Aitken, the firm’s UK Head of Financial Planning.

Richard joins IW&I from the prominent South West-based accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark, where he managed the financial planning team based at its Plymouth office.

A Chartered Financial Planner and Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Richard also...

How to stay on top of your workload as a freelancer

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:51pm

Being a freelancer is not as easy as many people believe it to be. In order to earn a good and regular wage from this type of working, you can’t just sit around in your pyjamas all day or perform your work from the confines of your duvet. Just as you would in a traditional office environment, you have to keep yourself motivated, you have to remain focused, and, most importantly of all, you have to stop on top of your workload.

If you’re a current freelance worker or if you’re considering embarking on this kind of path in your career, it’s imperative that you learn how to keep on...

Mum-trepreneur takes the plunge as Devon swim school goes nationwide

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 12:24pm

Local mum-trepreneur Laura Skilton celebrates her baby swim school business going national having already helped more than 5,000 children in Devon and Hampshire learn to swim since launching seven years ago.

Laura Skilton, who runs swim sessions in Exeter and Crediton, has rebranded her successful Baby Paddlers swim school this month launching as a national franchise programme which is already gaining interest from all over the country.

Baby Paddlers – now known as Baby Squids – is a well-established, highly successful swim school for 0-4-year olds focusing on building...

Exeter Phoenix chosen as Community Fund finalist

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 10:09am

RGB Building Supplies has selected Exeter Phoenix as a finalist in its Well Built Community Fund and it’s now down to a public vote to see if it’s chosen to receive £1,000 worth of building materials.

The arts centre is a multi-art form venue providing the community with access to contemporary visual arts, digital, film music and theatre. As well as housing a number of creative organisations, the centre provides a space for local people to hold classes, and offers advice, support and guidance to artists, and those who aim to be professional artists.

If Exeter Phoenix is...

Jewellery in woman's hair

Jewellery shimmers in the Pamela Schneider Collection

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:38am

With vintage jewellery enjoying a renaissance, aficionados will appreciate the chance to bid on a selection of exquisite pieces that are being auctioned at Chilcotts’ June sale.

The collection was assembled over several decades by Pamela Schneider who lived in North Devon. The relationship between Pamela and the auction house dates back to 2004, when she was one of Chilcotts’ first vendors.

An inspirational woman, Pamela worked against the odds to become a businesswoman and later a very successful self-taught antiques dealer. She grew up during WW2 and, like many,...

Plymouth Science Park

PSP firms shortlisted for prestigious business awards

Top business accolades potentially await four prestigious Plymouth Science Park based companies which have been shortlisted for the annual Plymouth Business Awards, being held at the Plymouth Pavilions on Friday, 17 May.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge are two of the PSP businesses which have been shortlisted for the Best Tech Business category. Moortec provides cutting edge technology by producing miniscule monitoring systems which fit within tiny...

Laurie Trounce

South West law firm supports suicide prevention CIC with pro-bono work

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/07/2019 - 10:33am

A South West law firm has recently provided pro-bono legal advice to a Devon-based suicide prevention CIC, to help tackle the crisis across Devon, the South West and further afield.

Stephens Scown LLP was approached by Chukumeka Maxwell, CEO of Action To Prevent Suicide CIC, who informed Partner Laurie Trounce and Solicitor Olivia Miller about the scale of the problem across the South West.

Suicide remains the biggest killer of young people and particularly men under the age of fifty, but alarmingly two-thirds of victims do not seek support from their GP or health...

Business Promotion Grant winners 2018

Applications invited for Business Promotion Grant

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/07/2019 - 8:39am

Businesses in Devon have the opportunity to apply for Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant this month.

Grants of up to £1,500 are available through the scheme which aims to help companies who are looking to promote their products and services to wider audiences.

The funding, which is offered through a competitive bidding process, is to help local firms cover their exhibiting costs at high profile UK trade shows and events. Applications need to be submitted by noon on Monday 20 May 2019.

More than 40 companies have so far benefited from the funding scheme...

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