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Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

Trowers & Hamlins has expanded its Exeter team with the rehiring of Brian Hitchcock as Partner in the Projects and Construction team.

Brian brings 18 years of experience as a transactional infrastructure and project delivery lawyer, advising across a full spectrum of infrastructure, energy and real estate development projects in the UK. Brian has particular expertise in advising on contracting strategy and dispute avoidance.

He is ranked and recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK legal guide as "a go-to practitioner for large-scale construction project advice...

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National office supplier Bates Office Services increases MPG by 13%, lowers dangerous driving and reduces idling by 3%

Bates Office Services, one of the country’s leading office supplies and services providers, has cut emissions by 13%, lowered instances of dangerous driving, cut idling by 3% and increased overall MPG by in excess of 13%, thanks to Lightfoot’s industry-leading driver rewards platform and in-cab driver guidance technology.

Having installed Lightfoot across its fleet of 60 vans - which together travel up to 2 million miles each year - Bates Office Services is now seeing fuel savings of between £6,000-£7,000 each month.

Having successfully trialled Lightfoot, the business,...

Why It's More Important than Ever to Support Small Businesses Right Now

We are in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. Covid-19 has spread all over the world and the UK is now in lockdown to try and slow down community transmission. Non-essential business such as cafes, restaurants, cinemas, and clothing stores have all closed their doors. People are staying at home rather than travelling to visit family and friends.

It’s likely that many small businesses will never recover. Your local pizzeria that employed less than 10 staff and the small boutique hotel you stayed in last summer – these businesses can’t stay closed indefinitely. They have wages...

Coronavirus: Trading Standards advice for hospitality industry this Easter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/06/2020 - 3:18pm

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is reminding owners of guest houses, campsites and restaurants to remain closed this Easter to help combat coronavirus.

On March 23 the Government ordered hospitality businesses to close and said that people should stay at home and only essential travel is permitted.

With very few exceptions all hotels, bed and breakfasts, hostels, holiday rentals, campsites and boarding houses should be closed for commercial use until further notice.

Additionally, all restaurants, public houses, wine bars, cafes, canteens and other...

Over 3,000 register for virtual hospitality summit

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/06/2020 - 12:54pm

Over 3,000 hospitality industry professionals have already registered and over 5,000 are expected to attend Hospitality Tomorrow, a free online summit, taking place tomorrow, 7th April, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the hospitality industry.

The event features an impressive array of speakers, all giving their time free of charge to participate. Highlights on the agenda include:

Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, Founder and CEO of Peak Learning and author of Adversity Quotient, discussing how we survive and craft our response in this moment of truth. He is also...

Warranty Administration Services celebrates 30 year partnership with Hendy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:53am

Warranty Administration Services has marked its 30 year partnership with automotive group Hendy in style with a celebratory event in Lincoln and a £3,000 donation to Hendy Foundation.

WAS managing director Alan Davison said he was delighted to celebrate the long-standing partnership which has provided the Hendy Approved Used Car Programme since 1990.

“We have worked closely with the Hendy team over the years and have similar visions and values,” he said. “Hendy has trusted us to fulfil its commitment to its used car buyers and we now look forward to the next 30 years...

Marcus Worthington new Partner at Thompson Jenner LLP

Devon Chartered Accountants Thompson Jenner announce new Partner

Thompson Jenner LLP, one of Devon’s leading firms of accountants and business advisors, is delighted to announce the appointment of 30 year old Marcus Worthington as a Partner in the firm’s Exeter office from the 1st April 2020. The appointment continues the firm’s policy of recognising the contribution made by its talented and dynamic young team of managers. The firm now has eight Partners between its Exeter and Exmouth offices.

Marcus joined Thompson Jenner in 2012 having graduated with a degree in Mathematics from the University of Birmingham. Marcus worked as a senior within...

The Importance Of Accounting Services To Your Business Success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 04/01/2020 - 8:10am

Poor accounting is a massive contributor to business failure, and with it, most businesses are blindly driven. You are required under the law to keep financial records, and besides that, proper accounting will save you on frustrations; so why not embrace it. Let’s look at some reasons why adequate accounting would be integral to your business success.

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All businesses need skilled and established personnel. The documents need to be neatly organized to enable easier access to information at any time. Investors, lenders, employees, and IRS are parties that might be...

A small GDPR guide for startups

Because of growing data privacy and security concerns, European Union enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on the 25th of May, 2018. Organizations that collect or target information that is related to people must comply with the strict rules and regulations or face penalties reaching up to 20 million Euros. GDPR applies to big and small businesses alike if they process client (or other natural persons) information, such as financial details or emails. Despite it being in effect for almost 2 years now, not every fresh startup owner knows about the various requirements of...

Separating or divorcing parents can still get advice on childcare during COVID-19 outbreak

Separating or divorcing parents can still get advice on childcare during COVID-19 outbreak

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 4:50pm

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PARENTS who are separating or divorcing can still receive help and advice surrounding the care of and access to their child from a legal practice during the current COVID-19 outbreak (March, 2020).

Children in the Middle says courts are currently running virtually, so concerned mums and dads should not be worried as cases about the care of their children will continue.

Family barrister, Elizabeth McCallum, who is the co-founder of the legal service Children in the Middle, along with her...

STEM Women launch unique virtual careers fairs to overcome coronavirus cancellations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 1:06pm

In the current climate, it has become almost impossible for companies to meet, interview and recruit new candidates. However, as summer approaches, another year of students are set to graduate and many of them will still be actively searching for job opportunities amid the chaos of COVID-19.

To overcome these unprecedented times, STEM Women have launched unique Weekly Online Careers Events. Beginning on 1st April and continuing each Wednesday afternoon in April, these virtual events will give employers the platform to reach out to pre-screened, virtual sign ups based on their...

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