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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...

The Rise of the Online Shopper

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:45am

Ecommerce has completely changed consumer habits in recent years and it is only predicted to continue to grow in the coming years. Statistics show that more than half of UK consumers now shop online and online spend is predicted to increase by a staggering 29.6% between 2019 and 2024 .

Benefits of Ecommerce

It is easy to see why so many consumers prefer online shopping to the high street because it can bring so many benefits to the consumer, including the ability to shop from home, much greater variety and the ability find the best prices on all kinds of goods such as a...

Essential Things to Know When Considering Office Fit Out

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:59pm

Did you know that, on average, up to 30% of all office spaces in the UK are either wasted or underutilized? With a properly planned office fit-out, you can maximize your office space , increase workplace productivity, enhance employee satisfaction, impress the stakeholders, and, ultimately, boost your business growth.

Whether you’re relocating your firm or undertaking a refurbishment, how you go about fitting out your office will mean the difference between a stress-free work environment and a dysfunctional one. To help you ensure that the time and money you invest in the process...

Women in Construction 2020: Empower by Example

Archdesk , a next generation ERP software company focusing on the construction industry supported by Credo Ventures and Manta Ray VC, just launched the campaign “Empower by Example” on women in the construction sector . The goal is to support women to overcome the challenges and start new careers in the industry - if this is what they want. “Women account for around 10% of the construction industry worldwide. We believe that it needs to change as the female workforce can enormously contribute to the sector in many ways, especially nowadays when the sector faces labor shortage” states...

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Cyber Security Services to a Managed IT Service Provider

The increasing demand for cyber security services comes as no surprise. After all, with the financially crippling threat that network infiltration, data theft and other cyber-related attacks can potentially pose, it makes sense that more and more organisations are taking measures to ensure that the proper safeguards are in place.

However, keeping a dedicated staff for the cyber security needs of a business in-house is not a cheap proposition. In actuality, it requires a considerable commitment of financial resources to pursue, making this approach out-of-reach for all but the...

Stagecoach South west star employee recognised at annual awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/18/2020 - 6:53am

Stagecoach has named the winners of this year’s Stars Awards, an annual awards event designed to recognise its shining stars and the employees across the country, who have delivered above and beyond. Sonia Mellish, Operations Assistant at Stagecoach South West took home this year’s highly commended award.

Sonia joined Stagecoach in 2015 as a part-time Admin Clerk. She has been a Health & Wellbeing champion for more than a year now, and is a popular and well-respected colleague. Sonia has done an amazing amount of work promoting health and wellbeing in the South West. She has...

Old Mill: The key points of the Budget were the changes we didn't see

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:44am

The Budget, understandably, focussed on the coronavirus and the implications on both a health and finance basis, meaning other changes that may impact individual wealth management were not front and centre.

There were some changes to be aware of, but Gavin Jones, chartered financial planner at financial experts Old Mill,, says the key points of the budget were the changes that we didn’t see.

“With a lot of talk before the Budget of a big reduction in pension tax relief for higher earners and following the two reports about Inheritance Tax (IHT) from the Office for Tax...

Malta and the British connection

You may have heard of The Knights of Malta, an ancient order of warriors sworn to protect the Pope. You might have even heard that setting up a business in Malta is super easy and that there’s so much to explore in the way of history and culture.

But, what you may not have known is that Malta shares a rather strong connection with Great Britain. Read on as we explore Malta’s connection to Britain and why it’s so important today.

History

Historically, England and Malta have a rich history which stems from the time when Britain defended Malta from the French in the...

Chris Rice – Principal Transport Planner (WSP) / Chris Shipway – Vice Chair CIHT (SW) / Martin Tugwell – President – CIHT / Nik Bowyer – Chair CIHT (SW) with speakers from CIHT (SW) Annual conference 2020 at Reed Hall, University of Exeter

Highways and transportation conference explores link between South West's economic fortunes & transport infrastructure

The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) held its 2020 South West Regional Conference at Reed Hall, University of Exeter sponsored by WSP. A registered charity, CIHT is a learned society and membership body with 12 UK nations/regions and a number of international groups. It represents and qualifies professionals who plan, design, build, manage, maintain and operate transport and infrastructure.

‘Rejuvenation and the Economy: Insights into how transport can influence regional prosperity’ was the topic for this year’s annual CPD event. The tightly packed...

South West’s tradespeople enjoy an evening of networking with Andrew Price & Co

Tradespeople from a variety of professions have come together to share opportunities and get to know one another better at an event hosted by Torquay Chartered Accountants Andrew Price & Co.

The relaxed networking event, held at the Passage House Hotel in Kingsteignton, saw a host of tradespeople from across South Devon, Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Exeter meet up and connect over drinks and pizza.

During the event, guests also got a chance to meet the Andrew Price & Co team, who were on hand to share advice and strike up new relationships with guests.

Andrew...

National accreditation for Exeter College counselling qualification

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:39am

Exeter College’s Advanced Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice has been accredited by the National Counselling Society (NCS), providing professional backing to the Level 4 qualification being offered by the College for adult learners.

The accreditation means that the NCS, one of the country’s leading professional bodies in this area, has signed off on the teaching and learning on the qualification and believe that the course develops students who are safe, competent and ethical to practice counselling professionally.

As part of the...

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