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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses

Westcotts, one of the South West’s leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, has celebrated its 40th anniversary - marking four decades of providing trusted advice and specialist expertise to individuals, SMEs and organisations across the region.

Founded in Honiton in 1985 by Richard Thomas, Westcotts has grown from a single office into the major regional firm it is today - with a team of more than 300 working across a network of offices across Devon, Somerset and now Wiltshire.

Throughout this period, the firm has maintained a strong commitment to...

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Over 3,000 register for virtual hospitality summit

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

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

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

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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

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...

The Basics Before Starting a Law Firm

Are you thinking of starting a law firm? Just thinking about it can seem too overwhelming, especially if you’re just fresh out of law school. There is no doubt that it is a big step but not every part of it has to overwhelm you. If you want to embark on the journey of owning your own private business, then lots of preparation is essential. The better prepared you are, the fewer mistakes you will make. Sure, it’s expected to make mistakes and learn from them, but firms that shut down abruptly often do due to some obvious mistakes that could have been avoided through proper planning....

SME manufacturers in Exeter to have their say on Covid-19 impact

Small to medium-sized manufacturers in the Exeter are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.

The Manufacturing Barometer, which is conducted by South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS) and the Manufacturing Growth Programme (MGP), went live today and is inviting companies to highlight the issues they are facing and the support they need to overcome them.

Companies are being asked to highlight changes in production volumes, difficulties in retaining employees, supply chain disruption and any major ‘...

Service department at Bristol Street Motors open to support key owkrs to stay on the move

Vertu Motors is opening the vast majority of service departments to ensure that key workers and vehicles critical to the country during the pandemic can continue their vital work.

The service departments at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Renault and Hyundai and Exeter Van Centre ar open.

Anyone classed by the government as a keyworker, or vehicles such as utilities, emergency services and food and necessary goods distributors will be able to access servicing and repairs. Where possible this will be extended to vulnerable people who need to stay mobile.

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Westcotts marks 40 years of supporting South West businesses

Over 3,000 register for virtual hospitality summit

Warranty Administration Services celebrates 30 year partnership with Hendy

Devon Chartered Accountants Thompson Jenner announce new Partner

The Importance Of Accounting Services To Your Business Success

A small GDPR guide for startups

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

STEM Women launch unique virtual careers fairs to overcome coronavirus cancellations

The Basics Before Starting a Law Firm

SME manufacturers in Exeter to have their say on Covid-19 impact

Service department at Bristol Street Motors open to support key owkrs to stay on the move

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