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Zeal appoints sustainable development lead to drive growth

Zeal Hotels has appointed James Ferdinando as sustainable development lead, as the group expands around the UK.

The newly-created role follows the successful opening of the voco Zeal Exeter Science Park , IHG’s first branded net zero carbon hotel.

The hotel has the target of being the first in Western Europe to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating in recognition of its sustainable approach to design, construction and overall fit out . It has been designed to operate with industry-leading benchmark-setting Energy Use Intensity levels, a critical measure that ensures the...

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Project to transform Exmouth’s seafront begins in earnest

Visitors to Exmouth seafront during the festive period will see changes to the Queen’s Drive area as work has begun on East Devon District Council’s transformational redevelopment project.

Contractors are now on site to deliver the first phase of the project; the rerouting of Queen’s Drive behind the Queen’s Drive car park and the building of a new car park on the site of the former golf course.

The new road will provide access to a brand new water sports centre, café and restaurant, new public space and beach access. In other news about Exmouth seafront, the council’s...

Leading business network turns silver!

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 12:53pm

‘The Business Network’ organisation has been providing professional networking events for senior decision makers since its first event held 25 years ago in Exeter. Today leading professional business connector Helen Bennett owns the worldwide rights to ‘The Business Network’ and in the last eight years she has created 15 franchises across the UK.

Helen who lives in Torquay with husband Russell, attended the inaugural ‘The Business Network’ event in June 1993, and shortly afterwards she joined as one of the organisation’s first new members. Celebrating the silver anniversary...

Hendy wins national used car award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 11:49am

South coast-based Hendy Group – which has its Hendy Car Store in Exeter as well as its Hendy Honda and Hendy Iveco dealerships - has been named Used Car Dealership of the Year in a key national award.

Its outstanding used car operations were recognised in the Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2018 which were presented in London this week by TV’s Mr Wheeler Dealer Mike Brewer.

Hendy was the only franchised dealer group to receive an award this year and Simon Palmer, the group’s used car sales director said he was thrilled to accept the award on behalf of the group.

“Used...

Making the Most of Opportunities: How to Expand your Business in 2019

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 11:09am

For many businesses, the new year offers the perfect opportunity to address their business model, and consider areas for improvement. It can be difficult depending on the size of your business and the budget you have to know exactly how to improve your business, but below you can find some suggestions that could see you take your business to new heights.

Reassess Your Business Goals

Having defined goals and a strategic plan in place is the bread and butter of business, however over time, it can be easy for your business goals to grow tired, and for your strategy to become...

Landmark Information Group announces senior leadership appointments

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:50am

Landmark Information Group, the UK’s leading provider of land and property search information, today announces the appointment of Simon Brown as its new Chief Executive Officer and Stephen Stout as its new Executive Chairman. The appointment comes as current CEO Mark Milner takes on the newly created role of Senior Adviser to DMGT to identify and develop next generation opportunities in the property space. Simon Brown is a talented leader, with a proven track record across multiple technologies and disciplines. In his previous roles, in both large corporates and small VC-backed...

Starting a small business in Exeter that will stand the test of time

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 7:00am

Over recent years, Exeter has steadily built up a solid reputation as an entrepreneurial hotspot for those who want to cut the shackles of paid employment and strike out on their own . Most people go into a new business venture with realistic expectations knowing it will take drive, determination and great planning skills to successfully get their new startup off the ground.

However, as any airline pilot will tell you, taking off is one thing, staying airborne still requires focus and attention from the cockpit. Like any newborn, a business is at its most vulnerable during the...

What is a private investment?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 12/04/2018 - 5:00am

From a macroeconomic point of view, a private investment is the purchase of a capital asset that can produce an income, appreciate in value or both. A capital asset is a property that is not sold easily and it is generally purchased by an investor for profit making. For example, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, etc.

In the world of macroeconomics, investments and savings are not the same. For instance, if you purchase a capital asset, such as a machine or a house without a motive of generating an income, then you're saving but not investing.

What You Should Know...

Another Golden year on Dartmoor

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 10:23pm

Dartmoor National Park has had a golden 2018 with top awards going to a number of Dartmoor based tourism businesses. In an award ceremony held last week Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres were awarded Gold for the third year, in the 2018 Devon Tourism Awards. The Centres at Princetown, Postbridge and Haytor scooped the Golden Award in the Tourism Information category.

But it wasn’t just the National Park Visitor Centres receiving a golden accolade - it was great night for Dartmoor in general with Bovey Castle, Langstone Manor, Liberty Trails, Unique Devon Tours and the...

Winter is coming! Make sure your workplace is prepared with a FREE winter safety box

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 9:16pm

With darker evenings and colder weather, winter is well and truly here.

To help workplaces in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple be prepared for the winter weather, Travel Devon is offering a FREE winter walking and cycling kit worth £100 to businesses that apply between now and Thursday 28 February 2019. There are only 10 kits available, which can be claimed by:

  • Signing up to the Travel Devon toolkit at www.traveldevontoolkit.info
  • Signing up to the Travel Devon Business Newsletter via the link on the toolkit and
  • Emailing traveltowork@devon.gov
  • ...

South West Climate Summit helps weather the storm of future constrution

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 12/03/2018 - 11:36am

Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) Devon & Exeter Club held its inaugural Climate Summit at Sandy Park to a packed audience of construction professionals from across the region. Organised by Glen King PR and sponsored by NPS South West, Midas Group and Exeter Science Park, the event raised awareness of environmental challenges and tackled head-on the issues regarding climate resilient buildings in the future.

The half-day event summit included a healthy option brunch, networking opportunities with fellow professionals and the chance to visit exhibition stands. The event...

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