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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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PSP business boosts green credentials for SW firms

Boosting the green credentials of companies in the retail and industrial sectors across the south west is the key goal of Plymouth Science Park based company, DC7 Group.

With climate change becoming an ever-increasing threat for the planet, DC7 Group is looking at ways to help reduce the usage of certain types of refrigerant.

‘Some are not only very harmful to the planet but are also incredibly expensive. Thankfully, there are alternatives,’ explains Danny Carroll, Director of DC7 Group.

‘We’re encouraging businesses to move towards more environmentally friendly...

BTP's reusable coffee cups enable customers to #CHOOSEtoREUSE

Boston Tea Party celebrates 1st Cuppaversary by launching 'National Making Things Better Day'

One year ago, independently owned coffee chain Boston Tea Party (BTP) – which has 22 coffee shops across the UK, including in Exeter, Plymouth and Barnstaple – took the bold step of banning the use of single use coffee cups. It is celebrating its first Cuppaversary by making 1st June ‘National Making Things Better Day’.

From now on, each year on 1st June, BTP will pledge something more for the planet. This year, it is removing single use plastic milk bottles.

Boston Tea Party’s 22 cafés currently use a staggering 190,000 single use plastic milk bottles every year, and milk...

Energy Hair announced as finalist in Salon Business Awards 2019

Devon based hairdresser, Energy Hair is thrilled to be shortlisted for the national Salon Business Awards in the Business Salon category. The most prestigious awards in the hairdressing industry, Energy Hair has been selected as a finalist amongst thousands of other entries across the country. On 10th June, the exclusive Mondrian Hotel in London will host the Grand Final of the awards where Energy Hair will compete for the title.

Commenting on the awards, Nathan Plumridge owner of Energy Hair says: “We’re honoured to be a finalist in the Salon Business Awards and in such great...

Carolyn Matravers is now a SOLLA accredited adviser

Old Mill’s Carolyn Matravers achieves Gold Standard in later life advice by becoming SOLLA accredited adviser

Carolyn Matravers, an adviser at Exeter financial planning firm Old Mill , has been welcomed into the prestigious Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA) organisation.

SOLLA was formed in 2008 as a ‘not for profit’ society dedicated to helping people and their families find trusted accredited financial advisers who understand the financial needs of later life.

SOLLA accreditation is the Gold Standard for later life financial advice, and all advisers have to pass a rigorous assessment and attain the required qualifications to gain accreditation.

All SOLLA advisers are...

PKF Francis Clark Sponsors Jamie Overton for 2019

Chartered accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark has announced it will be sponsoring Somerset County Cricket player Jamie Overton for the 2019 season.

The Devon-born right-arm fast bowler has been a key performer for Somerset County Cricket Club since impressing on his first-class debut against Surrey in 2012. Overton’s formidable combination of attributes including pace, height (6ft 5ins) and talent make him a player to watch in 2019. He has performed well for the Lions this winter, taking 3-24 during a consolation victory in a 4-1 series defeat in a one-day series against India A....

Best Ways to Motivate Your Employees

Finding ways to motivate your employees can be crucial for the survival of your business. Studies have shown that properly structured incentive programs can increase employee performance by as much as 44% . However, while the possible gains you can get from motivating your employees are apparent, finding and implementing the adequate ways to do it can be quiet tricky.

While most employers choose to go with traditional means of motivation such as promoting their employees or giving them a raise, there are in fact methods that can be both far more rewarding and less demanding on your...

Devon vineyard shines in international awards

Devon-based producer of fine wines, Sharpham Vineyards, has won a prestigious Gold medal at the internationally recognised Sommelier Wine Awards 2019, a renowned industry accolade associated with the UK’s leading on-trade drinks show, Imbibe Live.

Alongside a competitive international field, Sharpham’s won the highest accolade for its Dart Valley Reserve 2017, a ripe and fruit driven dry white wine with a subtly rounded spice on the finish. For judge Tobias Gorn of Boisdale Restaurants, the wine impressed with its ‘citrussy zest and excellent minerality’ and he was not alone in his...

Rare Orders of Chivalry to be auctioned by Chilcotts

A fascinating collection of medals with German provenance is to be auctioned by Chilcotts in the June Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Items sale.

They are 19th century German Orders of Chivalry and one late 19th century medal - thought to have once been awarded to an aristocratic German family. Included is the Royal Guelphic Order, which was established as a British medal in 1815 during the Georgian era; when Victoria became queen in 1837 it became a Hanoverian Order, only awarded in Germany.

Another, a gold Diamond Jubilee medal from 1897, was one of only 200 ever to be...

PSP companies scoop prestigious business awards

A number of cutting-edge companies at Plymouth Science Park are presently celebrating having been judged as the ‘cream of the crop’ at this year’s Plymouth Business Awards.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge were announced as winners in their respective categories with Ultracardiac receiving special praise from the judging panel.

Sponge’s position as a market leader was further enhanced with the title of Best Regional Medium Sized Business...

Devon-based thermal engineering specialist GRE Ltd celebrates award of its second contract with ESS to install cooling solution at world class neutron science facility in Sweden

Devon-based engineers perform ‘mission-critical’ role in cooling world’s most powerful pulsed neutron source

Devon-based British Thermal engineering specialist GRE Ltd has won a five-figure contract to develop bespoke ultra-pure water cooling solutions for the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the most powerful pulsed neutron source ever seen.

Part of a project that accelerates protons to 96 per cent of the speed of light, the latest contract awarded by the ESS follows on from a £250,000 tender won last year.

GRE’s compact cooling solution is a self-contained unit that feeds four cryomodules. Using ultra-pure water...

Business Daily

Trowers' Exeter office continues growth with new partner hire

PSP business boosts green credentials for SW firms

Boston Tea Party celebrates 1st Cuppaversary by launching 'National Making Things Better Day'

Energy Hair announced as finalist in Salon Business Awards 2019

Old Mill’s Carolyn Matravers achieves Gold Standard in later life advice by becoming SOLLA accredited adviser

PKF Francis Clark Sponsors Jamie Overton for 2019

Best Ways to Motivate Your Employees

Devon vineyard shines in international awards

Rare Orders of Chivalry to be auctioned by Chilcotts

PSP companies scoop prestigious business awards

Devon-based engineers perform ‘mission-critical’ role in cooling world’s most powerful pulsed neutron source

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