Business Daily

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...

Third of Devon businesses see positive Brexit impact

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/06/2018 - 9:03am

A third of Devon businesses are confident that Brexit will be beneficial and a opportunity to grow their company, according to a new survey.

In the recent study carried out by local business support programme Fast Track 2 Growth, 35% of Devon businesses said they believed Brexit presented opportunities for growth, compared with 23% who said leaving the EU was likely to have a negative impact on their business.

In another positive finding, 63% of companies expect to recruit more people in 2018 than 2017.

The survey, which gathers feedback on industry trends and...

It's time to act, says Bradshaw

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw has praised the city’s forthcoming Cyber Security Awareness Week for leading the war against increasing online crime.

Mr Bradshaw said it was a timely reminder for all businesses to review their online security and prepare for General Data Protection Regulation coming into force in May, requiring companies to change the way they capture and store personal details.

Congratulating Exeter-based Bluegrass Group for organising a week long programme of free seminars and workshops, Mr Bradshaw said: ‘ Cyber Security Awareness Week is yet another excellent...

Payroll Update Seminars – everything you need to know about the recent legislation changes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2018 - 10:14pm

With payroll legislation constantly changing, keeping fully up to date can be challenging.

PKF Francis Clark are hosting two ‘Payroll Update Seminars’ in the South West, where delegates will receive a comprehensive update, which will guide them through all the recent legislative changes and those that will be coming up in the near future. PKF Francis Clark will also be covering the common problems and pitfalls that their clients regularly need help and advice with.

Events are taking place at Exeter Racecourse on 20 February and The Alverton Hotel in Truro on 21 February and...

These 3 DIY jobs will save your business money

Running a business can be capital intensive. Costs can range from paying rent for space you’re operating from, to the maintenance of the space as well. In-between, it is likely that you’ll have to think about managing staff, paying lawyers and handling payroll. The last thing you might want to think about when taking that into consideration is having to pay for things that you can do yourself. If you’re in the beginning stages of your business especially, it is a good idea to try and save as much as you can. That is why this article has listed three DIY jobs that you could consider doing...

Police appeal following assault in Exwick

Police are investigating an assault in Exwick which is believed to have had a number of witnesses.

At around 11pm on Tuesday 30 January, an altercation took place outside Kinnerton Court, Kinnerton Way, Exwick, Exeter between two men and a woman.

A local man in his 40’s sustained a broken leg and bruising to his face during the incident.

Police arrested a man and a woman, both aged 35 on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. Both have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Police believe that there were several witnesses to...

Japanese tofu maker joins growing Devon business park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:20pm

Dragonfly Foods has spread its wings with a move to new premises at an expanding Devon business park.

Richard Persey and Maria Estates is the owner of Hitchcocks Business Park in Willand, Devon, formerly a working farm, which was created in 2013 as part of a strategy for diversification.

Now, the business park, which benefits from excellent access to the local and regional road network, extends to 20 acres. Existing businesses on site include Gregory Distribution, DFS, Mid Devon District Council and Trucksmith. These and other occupiers enjoy the park's accessibility and...

Job creation on the horizon for South West businesses

Authored by catespreg
Posted: Mon, 02/05/2018 - 11:20am

Hiring intentions in the South West are higher than the national average, with a net balance of 31 per cent of firms expecting to recruit more staff during the next year, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Companies in the South West also expect a median annual increase in average pay of one to two per cent during 2018.

Firms reported slightly lower than average business prospects at 38 per cent, but marginally higher than average economic optimism at 32 per cent.

Overall business confidence in the region is in line with...

Police expand infrared lighting on Speed detection vans

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/04/2018 - 12:31pm

Devon and Cornwall Police have recently introduced Infrared ‘low Light’ camera technology within Plymouth and have now expanded their innovative equipment across the Force area.

The use of such use technology intends to reduce the amount of fatal and serious road traffic collisions on Devon and Cornwall roads.

Marcus Laine, Operations Manager for the Peninsula Road Safety Partnership said: “Infrared lighting enables officers to continue enforcing speeding vehicles in reduced light.

“This demonstration aims to show the public our increased capability and our...

Waldrom to leave the Exeter Chiefs

Thomas Waldrom has today confirmed he is to leave the Exeter Chiefs at the end of the current 2017/18 season.

The free-scoring No.8, who has scored 50 tries in 91 appearances for the club to date, says the time has now come for him to return home to his native New Zealand with his family.

His departure after four seasons with the Chiefs will undoubtedly be felt by everyone at Sandy Park, particularly given his outstanding form since arriving from Aviva Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers in 2014, but he insists he still has plenty to play for between now and the end of the...

Ida Hotel and Restaurant, Icmeler, Türkiye
your pets daily logo
Home Education Daily logo
Food and Drink Daily logo in red, white and black
your beauty daily logo with heart

Top video

Selco Builders Warehouse | England Rugby star Jack Nowell visits Exeter Saracens junior teams

England ace Jack delivers tips to Saracens

Exeter Weather