Business Daily

Exeter Racecourse's networking event proves the way for gaining new customers

Exeter Racecourse hosted its first networking event of the year with a sell-out gathering that was buzzing with enthusiasm, as businesses from across the region came together full of optimism for the year ahead. Delegates enjoyed a productive morning of networking, followed by afternoon racing.

The quarterly networking events, launched in 2024, have quickly become some of the most popular business gatherings in the region. Hosted at the racecourse, they offer a relaxed yet professional environment that encourages meaningful connections.

The events are spearheaded by Head...

Full story

New Energy Partnership appoints Foot Anstey to support battery energy storage and renewable energy projects

Foot Anstey has been appointed by Warrington-based New Energy Partnership (NEP), a highly experienced team developing battery energy storage and other renewable energy projects in the UK, as a key partner to provide expert legal advice and help enable NEP to progress its pipeline of work.

NEP's stated mission is to use its all-equity investment commitment to deliver more than 2GW of operational battery storage projects across the UK. The company is led by renewable energy expert Andrew Dodge, who is supported by a highly successful and innovative team that has helped deliver some...

Read more
Unimole: the perfect gift from Life's Little Recipes

Unimole: cuddly toy celebrates our unique selves

Unimole: The Perfect ‘snuggle’ toy

Do want the perfect snuggle toy which gives an extra boost of TLC? Something in the form of a cute creature which exudes a lot of comforting love? Well, the founder of the successful gift venture, Life’s Little Recipes, has created the perfect toy to curl up with.

Unimole is a small mass of furriness and a unique edition to the Life’s Little Recipes range of presents, all of which are designed to convey upbeat thoughts for the recipient.

‘We recognise how very hard it can be to be a child in this day and age,’ explains Fiona...

Read more
dry riverbed with rocks in the middle, lined by plants

Businesses called upon to protect national water supplies

UK businesses are being urged to play their part in the battle against needless water wastage following the imposition of drought measures by two of the UK’s largest water companies. Measures being advised include switching from flushing urinals to waterless urinals, saving hundreds of thousands of litres of water per year in businesses with more than one urinal.

Research undertaken by Exeter-based Smarti Environmental, the UK's leading waterless urinal provider, shows that there are currently around 3.5 million water-supplied urinals in the UK, which collectively waste 217 billion...

Read more

Jurassic Fibre extends ultrafast broadband network to Cornwall

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 9:50am

South West based internet service provider, Jurassic Fibre, today announced the start of their ultrafast broadband network build in Cornwall.

The award-winning broadband company has already rolled out their state-of-the-art network to homes and businesses across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, where many towns and villages had previously struggled with inadequate and unreliable digital connectivity.

Bude marks the start of the broadband provider’s expansion across the region, with the Point of Presence site (the access location at which the Jurassic Fibre network will be...

Read more
Michelmores team at powderham castle after completing the relay

Michelmores relay delivers trophy to Powderham Castle for September's 5k Charity Run

Authored by Michelmores
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2022 - 7:51am

A team from Michelmores has taken part in a relay to celebrate the return of their 5k Charity Run, taking place on Thursday 8 September 2022.

The annual charity run took a short hiatus during the pandemic but returns for 2022, at a new venue. In its first 20 years, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run took place in the centre of Exeter, starting at the Cathedral Green and running around the city. This year, participants will be running through the glorious parkland of Powderham Castle in Kenton.

Managing Partner, Tim Richards said: 'We're very pleased to bring back the...

Read more

Exeter businesses invited to Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 11:33pm

The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) to host two free events to support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon.

Recent feedback from FSB has indicated that hospitality, retail and leisure businesses are facing challenges around the recruitment and retention of staff, accessing finance, and procurement.

The Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure events will give businesses the chance to hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support,...

Read more

Funding to help boost resilience of rural economy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 10:28pm

Farmers and landowners in the region will be able to access help to adapt to changes in agricultural grants, thanks to a £2.6 million support programme.

Following the success of earlier phases of the Future Farming Resilience programme, Devon County Council has received Defra funding to expand the initiative.

The project aims to boost the rural economy by helping farmers to improve their business and the environment, and having previously covered Devon and Somerset, it will now also take in Dorset, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

It was initially piloted in...

Read more
Clock showing 3pm

Clocking off early in August

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 08/08/2022 - 12:55pm

Exeter digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a new summer initiative enabling all team members to enjoy an earlier start to their weekend - by finishing at 3pm on Fridays throughout August.

The concept of ‘Summer Fridays’ isn’t new; in 1960s New York, advertising agencies closed early during the warmer months giving ad execs the chance to beat the traffic in the dash to their weekend haunts in the rural Hamptons.

Introducing a similar scheme to Optix was the brainchild of the company’s shadow board, a three-strong group of younger team members whose role...

Read more

Stagecoach ranked 36th in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/03/2022 - 5:22pm

The Level 2 Bus Driver apprenticeship, co-delivered by Realise and Stagecoach, is a level 2 course delivered in the workplace over a period of 12 -14 months. The high quality, innovative programme has been recognised in the 2022 Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, with Stagecoach Group placing 36th across the UK. The annual employer rankings, launched in 2020, were developed by the Department of Education, to rate the nation’s top apprenticeship employers. Employer’s are recognised for their commitment to employing apprentices, the creation of new apprenticeships, the diversity of their...

Read more

Jurassic Fibre appoints Paul Hellings as CEO

The South West’s challenger full fibre broadband provider, Jurassic Fibre, has today announced the appointment of Paul Hellings as CEO to lead the company through its next stage of growth. Taking the baton from founder, Michael Maltby, Paul will leverage 30 years’ experience of scaling telecommunications businesses to bring a world class digital experience to businesses and consumers throughout the South West.

Paul’s previous roles include Managing Director of Virgin WiFi, Regional Director of Virgin Media and most recently CEO of Shell Energy UK. Paul has also occupied board...

Read more
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