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Exeter Science Park strengthens business support with new arrival

Exeter Science Park has strengthened support for its growing community of businesses with the arrival of insurance and risk management brokers Exe Insurance .

The company has taken office space in the Science Park Centre and will provide advice, support and insurance services to tenants, alongside a programme of regular free drop-in sessions designed to help businesses better understand and manage their insurance needs.

Jason Buck, Head of Business Development at Exeter Science Park, said: “We are pleased to welcome the Exe Insurance team to Exeter Science Park. Their...

Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital voted as Community Fund winner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/08/2019 - 10:22am

The Yealm Ward at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital has been voted as a winner of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund and now has £1,000 to spend on building materials.

The hospital received the most votes following a public poll where it was up against the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Court Fields Pre-school in Wellington.

The Yealm Ward specialises in the rehabilitation of those who have suffered a stroke, and patients can be on the ward from between two and 12 weeks.

The team would like to create a therapy garden for use by patients to aid their...

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TEDxExeter 2019 speakers revealed

An exciting line-up of speakers has been revealed for this year’s eagerly anticipated TEDxExeter event.

The city’s eighth annual ideas festival takes place on Friday, April 5, at the Exeter Northcott Theatre. Tickets for the live event and a livestream at the University of Exeter’s Alumni Auditorium sold out in 10 minutes when they went on sale in November, but there are plenty of opportunities to be part of the day at free livestreams happening at venues across Devon.

At a launch event at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum on Thursday, February 7, organisers announced that...

Steps to Creating an Engaging Business Website

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/08/2019 - 7:29am

In today’s digital age, all businesses are expected by their customers to possess a website. Actually, simply possessing a website isn’t enough - your site should be professional, engaging and well laid-out in order not to put off prospective customers. An unprofessional website instantly decreases the trust and faith that consumers will view your brand with - so it’s important to create the kind of website that you feel best represents your company. This article explores the steps you should take to achieve a website that looks the part and encourages more consumers to part with their...

How to run a safer business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/08/2019 - 7:13am

The last situation you want as a business owner is your employees getting hurt or people filing complaints because you have an unsafe work environment. Luckily, there are a number of precautions every business owner can take to help ensure that everyone who walks through their doors is protected and won’t be exposed to any harm.

There are a few tips which will help you to run a safer business so that you can sleep soundly at night knowing this is one less concern you have to worry about. This will not only prevent any unwanted lawsuits but also allow you to focus more time on...

New facility heralds the end of  dustbin waste going to landfill in Devon 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/07/2019 - 11:47pm

A new waste transfer station at Bynsworthy, Barnstaple will become fully operational on Monday 11 February 2019.

The new facility will enable Devon County Council to bulk up and transfer non-recyclable ‘wheelie bin/black bag’ waste collected in the North Devon and Torridge areas away from landfill to Energy from Waste facilities where it is converted into electricity.

The new facility marks the end of household ‘black bag’ waste being sent to landfill in the county of Devon. This type of waste elsewhere in Devon is already being sent to either the Exeter Energy Recovery...

Local businesses need to prepare for imminent changes in the tax system

Worrying new research published in Accountancy Age has revealed that with less than two months to go until ‘Making Tax Digital’ becomes mandatory on 01 April, just 57 per cent of UK businesses are expected to be ready for the change.

To help get businesses Making Tax Digital-ready, local Chartered Accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is staging a series of free "What You Need To Know" seminars. Events will take place on:

  • 26 February at Daignton Park Golf Club with NatWest, 10.30am-12pm
  • 28 February at Holsworthy Golf Course, 12-2pm
  • 01 March at Simpkins
  • ...

Can you help plant 2,200 trees for a greener future in East Devon?

Volunteers are needed to plant 2,200 new trees in East Devon.

The trees will be planted at Mosshayne Farm on Friday 15th February and Saturday 16th February. If you can lend a hand, please contact Jon Freeman by emailing jfreeman@eastdevon.gov.uk.

East Devon District Council’s project officers for Great Trees in the Clyst Valley helped farmer Henry Gent sign up to the Woodland Trust’s MOREWoods scheme. The Woodland Trust provide the trees, expertise and a tailored plan. The tree-planting will create new environmentally-friendly woodland at Mosshayne Farm in the Clyst Valley...

The best ways your business could benefit from temporary buildings

Architects and designers of various structures have become more innovative today. Businesses can now enjoy temporary and relocatable structures that are convenient and smart in many ways. According to most business people who have used them either for storage or as retail outlets, the benefits are numerous especially now that obtaining permanent land is a problem.

For someone starting a business, deciding to use these structures could be a big plus. But first, let us tell you all the benefits your business will receive as a way to convince you that temporary structures are ideal...

Flybe boosts 2019 summer schedule from Exeter

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed an expansion of its 2019 Summer schedule from Exeter Airport with the addition of an extra three flights a week to Edinburgh operating on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings; together with an extra Sunday service to Amsterdam. All flights are available for booking now at www.flybe.com for travel between 31st March and 26th October 2019.

The airline’s double-daily flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle continue through to the summer programme. They offer the added opportunity for convenient onward connections to a wide...

Regional Member of the Year award winners Pall-Ex South West Limited

Pall-Ex South West Limited drives to success

Authored by Sarah Ross
Posted: Wed, 02/06/2019 - 7:39pm

The palletised haulage network presented Pall-Ex South West Limited, from Cullompton, with the Regional Member of the Year – South West award at a prestigious ceremony in the East Midlands, which brought together over 90 haulage firms from across the UK.

Held at De Vere East Midlands Conference Centre, the awards event was hosted by comedian Paddy McGuinness, who shares his hometown of Bolton with Pall-Ex founder Hilary Devey CBE.

The event marked the end of a successful year for Pall-Ex, which saw the firm win a number of new contracts, increase pallet volume, launch new...

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