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SW small business eye share of nation’s £5bn Christmas Spend

Local small businesses across the South West are gearing up to take their share of a much-needed Christmas boost, as new data predicts the UK could spend £5.3 billion with small firms over the festive period, delivering critical end-of-year gains for this vital segment of the economy.

In wider positive economic signs, new data from the Small Business Saturday campaign also found Brits could spend over £23 billion in total across the UK this festive season, representing a nominal 16% year-on-year spending rise.

On average, one fifth of the nation’s seasonal spending pot...

Absolute PR and Marketing shortlisted for Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Award

Communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing, has been shortlisted for Outstanding Small Public Relations Consultancy at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards. Absolute is the only Exeter-based firm to be shortlisted in any category at the awards.

Absolute has been selected for the shortlist in recognition of the agency’s robust business growth strategy, strong campaign impact, and commitment to excellence in PR and marketing. The CIPR PRide awards are the UK’s leading regional PR awards, recognising outstanding work in the profession.

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Douglas & Gordon deploy Lightfoot technology to make roads safer in estate agency first

Douglas & Gordon has become the UK's first estate agent to deploy Lightfoot's innovative connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Lightfoot's award-winning technology, used by fleets across the UK, guides and rewards better drivers. Using Formula 1-style analytics, Lightfoot's technology communicates directly with the engine and coaches drivers in real-time, using visual and audio alerts, to get maximum efficiency from their vehicles. Benefits include increased MPG, reduced accident rates and associated...

Ecommerce Delivery Times Are Key for Conversion Rates

Achieving ecommerce success is about more than just what you sell; it’s about the buying experience from start to finish. Customer expectations are always shifting toward convenience. Shoppers increasingly factor order fulfillment speed into their purchasing decisions. Check out the Red Stag website for more information about how order fulfillment operations can support your business as it grows. The difference between making and losing a sale sometimes boils down to how fast your products can arrive on customers’ doorsteps. Ecommerce delivery times are now key for conversion rates....

Wollen Michelmore Exeter Launch Party

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/23/2018 - 8:38am

FAST-growing and well-known law firm Wollen Michelmore have been given a ‘warm welcome’ to the city of Exeter.

It came from Karime Hassan, Exeter City Council’s chief executive and growth director, as Wollen Michelmore officially celebrated their latest expansion and move into the city with a special sun-soaked reception at Exeter Cathedral’s Chapter House and Cloister Gardens.

The event was to mark the company’s recent merger with Exeter-based solicitors Morgan and Pope.

Mr Hassan told more than 120 guests that Wollen Michelmore had joined one of the most...

Expansion for East Devon mortgage broker

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 07/20/2018 - 10:43am

An Ottery St Mary based mortgage and insurance broker has experienced rapid growth over the past year and is set to almost double the amount of borrowing secured for clients over the next 12 months.

Exe Mortgages has expanded significantly since moving into new headquarters in Silver Street in the heart of the town 18 months ago.

Exe Mortgages was founded by mortgage broker David Grimshaw in 2012 after redundancy forced him to consider other options. Joining David early on were mortgage and protection consultant Keith Felstead and office manager Julie Chance. This year, the...

20 Teams for Tour of Britain 2018 announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/20/2018 - 10:30am

Devon crowds will have the chance to see 11 of the UCI’s (Union Cycliste Internationale) top level WorldTour teams race compete in the Tour of Britain this September.

The final list of 20 teams for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain has now been confirmed and it includes the four British UCI Continental teams that have qualified for the UK’s most prestigious cycle race. Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3. It is hosted by Devon County Council, supported by East Devon District Council and North Devon Council and working with Cranbrook Town Council and Barnstaple...

Sandy Park launches immersive 3D tour

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/20/2018 - 7:28am

]Sandy Park are pleased to launch new immersive 3D tours of their award-winning spaces.

Created by Helmores Estate Agents, the tours show a virtual 3D view of the rooms set-up for a variety of different events, as well as links to static photographs showing alternative layouts for each room. In addition, users can view the layout of each floor using the 'dolls house view' - particularly useful for event organisers who may not be able to visit the venue.

Events Sales Manager Bev Gratton said: “We hope these immersive 3D tours will make it easier for event organisers to view...

Lightfoot drivers get a taste for better driving with Frobishers

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the award-winning connected car technology that rewards better drivers, has announced a new partnership with specialist fruit juice and premium juice drink manufacturer Frobishers.

As part of this partnership, Frobishers will sponsor their own Lightfoot league in which Elite Drivers (those who achieve Lightfoot's gold standard for efficient driving) can compete for prizes. By following Lightfoot's in car audio and visual guidance, Elite Drivers not only cut their fuel bills and carbon footprint but are rewarded for smoother driving through a host of rewards...

Top chefs announced for Powderham Food Festival 2018 as tickets released

Powderham Food Festival has revealed the line-up of high profile chefs who will be featuring at this year's Festival on 6th and 7th October 2018.

Michelin starred
John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be making their debut appearance at the exciting autumnal foodie event alongside broadcaster Judi Spiers, who will be hosting the chefs' theatre across the weekend.

Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Powderham Castle, master chefs John Burton-Race and Peter Gorton will be joined at the two day celebration of South West food and drink by acclaimed patisserie chef Colin...

Penalty shoot-out raises over £389 for children’s hospice

With football fever having gripped the country over the past month, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies recently gave customers and staff the chance to score a penalty against the company’s mascot Archie Bee, helping to raise £389.73 for Children’s Hospice South West.

Penalty takers made a £1 donation to take their shot and all those that beat Archie Bee were entered into a prize draw to win a Sharp 49” LED TV.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“The penalty shoot-out was great fun and, although Archie Bee’s performance wasn’t quite up to the...

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