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The SETsquared Partnership, the global no.1 business incubation and start-up growth acceleration network, comprising five research-intensive universities: Exeter, Bath, Southampton, Bristol and Surrey, will contribute £26.9 billion to the UK economy by 2030, independent research undertaken by Warwick Economics and Development (WECD) has found. Key findings from the report:

• It is estimated that 965 businesses were supported by SETsquared between 2015 to 2017, with the partnership providing 3,645 business assists since 2002.
• The Gross Value Added contribution of
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On Wednesday 19 September, St Austell Conference Centre will become the "FSB School for Small Businesses" for the day. Creating a modern "Hogwarts" for business people, FSB are adding some entrepreneurial magic and sparkle by offering 15 professionally tutored, hour long, masterclasses (equating to 300 places for small businesses) to come and learn new business skills and make new contacts, all on one day.

Bodmin business man and Chairman of the FSB South West Region, Roger Tarrant said: “Our members tell us that working on their own business skills can be difficult to fit in when...

With an estimated three million children at risk of being hungry during the school holidays in the UK this summer, and as food bank usage is reportedly hitting record highs, Broadclyst Community Garden has joined a nationwide initiative to grow and donate fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need. The charitable initiative sees gardening brand Miracle-Gro connect with FoodCycle projects across the country, including Exeter, to support those at risk of food poverty and social isolation. With the long-term aim to alleviate the nation’s food poverty crisis, the partnership hopes to kick-...

Modern businesses are forced to address a host of challenging issues that simply did not exist a handful of years ago. Not only must they find ways to cater to a global marketplace, but they need to ensure that daily operations run smoothly and without any technical hiccups. This is often easier said than done, as such requirements involve a synergy of experience and expertise. One particular concern which has gained a significant amount of attention in recent times involves cyber security. What threats currently exist, what hurdles will businesses need to face and how are they adapting...