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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...

SunGift Energy install major solar array on University of Exeter Sports Hall roof

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/04/2018 - 11:44am

SunGift Energy has installed a large-scale solar array of over 500 solar panels for the University of Exeter, covering 800 square metres of roof space on the sports hall.

The SunGift PV system is projected to generate 124,929 kWh of electricity annually for the University. 100% of the energy produced by the panels will be used on-site, maximising the University’s solar consumption.

Award winning solar installers, SunGift Energy, were selected by the University for the first project in its Low Carbon Commitment Implementation plan (LCCIP) as part of a commitment to reducing...

6 Money Saving Tips When Starting a Business in 2019

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Thu, 10/04/2018 - 10:23am

Have you had enough of your job? Do you have a great idea for a business? Starting your own business is not easy and one of the biggest concerns for most people in the beginning stages is the money. We are taking you through our top tips on how you can conserve your cash flow and keep your business profitable when starting your own business in 2019.

Running Your Business from Home

One of the biggest monthly expenses that many people tend to have is the cost of renting out office space. This can cost you hundreds, if not thousands of pounds every month which quickly eats...

Heating installers in Exeter: The hunt is on to find the South West's finest

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/04/2018 - 9:45am

The industry famous Heating Installer Awards has returned for a fourth year, in a bid to once again ensure that the best heating installer in the South West is recognised and celebrated.

The scheme is calling on tradespeople in the South West who go above and beyond for their customers to share their stories, with particular standout schemes and examples of stellar service given a chance to shine. Open for entries from the beginning of October, the awards will provide a platform to showcase outstanding work within the plumbing and heating sectors.

Sponsored by Danfoss,...

Holiday cottage industry experts team up for free seminar

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Three leading industry experts are teaming up to provide holiday cottage and complex owners from across Devon and Cornwall with a comprehensive and free seminar next month. The event, which will bring together specialist speakers on digital marketing, holiday home insurance and the buying, selling and development of holiday complexes, will be held on 30th October 2018 just a minute off the A30 dual carriageway on the Devon / Cornwall border.

The line-up of speakers will include Mark Worden from MiHi Digital, an experienced online marketing and tourism expert...

Lightfoot launches £250 weekly prize for drivers in Devon and Somerset

Following its consumer launch in Exeter in September Lightfoot, the driver rewards technology frequently described as “the Fitbit for cars”, is announcing a new competition for private drivers in Devon and Somerset. Lightfoot motorists will now have the chance to win a weekly cash prize of £250. Users who buy or install at Halfords will be automatically entered into the weekly draw. The first winner will be drawn on Friday 5 October and there is no limit on the number of times a user can win the WIN250 League. The competition represents a further enhancement of Lightfoot’s Driver Rewards...

Five Web Design Tips for a Successful Site

In the last couple of years, we’ve seen more and more small company’s start-up companies appearing and that’s all thanks to the creation and improvement of the internet. Now anyone with a good business plan can create their own site, sell a product and become the next Alan Sugar in no time at all. Umbingo is a perfect example of a unique website design, you can deposit and play bingo at this site .

But, before you go throwing things together on a webpage in hopes that it will bring in some extra cash, there’s a few things you should take into consideration first to avoid going bust...

Scarlett Entertainment announced as IOD Director of the Year Awards UK finalist

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 11:50am

Scarlett Entertainment Co-director Rebecca Marks has been shortlisted for the Family Business category at the finals of the 2018 IoD Director of the Year Awards.

Scarlett Entertainment is a global entertainment specialist based in Devon.

Rebecca Marks, Co-director at Scarlett Entertainment said: “Since starting the company in 2009 with my brother, Ben, we’ve worked hard to become a leading international entertainment company. This has only been possible by putting our family values at the centre of all that we do. We have a fantastic team and our values allow us to...

Gregory Distribution acquires Craib Transport

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 10/02/2018 - 6:41am

Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd has acquired ARR Craib Transport Ltd, whose headquarters are in Aberdeen, with additional operations in Cumbernauld, Stockton and Great Yarmouth.

Like Gregory’s, Craib’s is a private family company with an exceptional reputation gained over nearly 50 years of trading. Initially the business was linked to the paper industry and thereafter developed as a major supplier to the Oil and Gas industries. Subsequently the business expanded to include running the Scottish hub for Palletline as well as being the largest pallet network operator in Scotland...

5 Ways to Reduce Business Costs

Every business owner needs to identify ways in which they can reduce costs in order to maximise profit. This can be a challenge, particularly when first starting out as there are many costs involved in running a successful company, but there are a few ways that you can do this which will have a big impact in the long run. Often, these costs can be simple to implement and will help to improve your bottom line. These methods to reduce spending are about making intelligent business decisions, and they could also have an impact on your brand reputation too. Read on to discover a few ways that...

InExeter announces date for this year's Christmas lights switch on event

This year the city will be illuminated with the biggest display of Christmas lights Exeter has ever seen.

For the third year, InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights switch on event with a new festival for all the family culminating in the lights being switched on at a new time of 5pm on Sunday 18th November in close partnership with Stagecoach and sponsor Crealy.

The annual event has moved to a Sunday, and the city will host a full day of family friendly, festive events, including crafting activities and face painting and live music from local...

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