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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...

New starter in JLL's Exeter office

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Posted: Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:09pm

Property consultancy JLL has appointed a new graduate surveyor.

Alexandra Deere has joined JLL in Exeter as a graduate surveyor in the retail, hospitality and leisure team, having recently graduated from the University of the West of England.

She said: "JLL has a great team in Exeter offering a range of services to clients across all sectors. I look forward to supporting the team and am excited about the opportunity to play a role in continuing the growth of JLL's business across the region."

John Kinsey, lead director of the retail, hotels and leisure team at JLL...

Plymouth Science Park firm’s lifestyle coaching detox packs a punch to boost your performance

Improving your health is the goal of a Plymouth Science Park based company, Primal Life, which is using a host of psychological and physiological approaches to reduce stress and improve lives.

Holistic Health Coach Lester Savage’s new book, Becoming Biochemically Sober, is proving to be exceptionally popular. It focuses on seven key practices – all designed to boost physical and mental wellbeing.

Lester set up his business, Primal Life, along with James Holden whom he met when studying at the University of Plymouth.

Primal Life’s approach is based on concept that...

It's Great To Be Back

It was always a bit of a tussle between Devon and London. Teignmouth born Solicitor Advocate Rachel Smith (above) loved her job in London and her ability to support her beloved Chelsea Football club. But she also knew she wanted to return home to her family and her roots in Devon.

So she made a decision: instead of the frequent commuting to Devon at weekends, she decided to find the right job in Exeter and travel in reverse to Chelsea matches.

Rachel who’s 29, knew the moment she set foot in Rundlewalker offices on Exeter Quayside, that this was the place to be. She joined...

Exeter College and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust join forces to train health leaders of the future

Exeter College has been awarded its largest ever single contract under the new Apprenticeship Levy to deliver leadership training for managers at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E).

This forms a ground-breaking programme developed by two of Exeter’s largest organisations designed to support non-clinical staff to develop the leadership and management skills to meet the strategic aims of the NHS and its support for patients.

The programme combines nationally recognised Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Leadership and Management Diplomas with...

Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 winners announced

Winners of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 in association with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management were announced at a Grand Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 27th April 2018.

More than 250 guests, finalists and sponsors from across the South West attended the inspirational Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel Plymouth on 27th April 2018.

Alexis Bowater of Bowater communications, the Regional Partner for the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards, said, "This is the fifth year of...

It's Great to be Back

It was always a bit of a tussle between Devon and London. Teignmouth born Solicitor Advocate Rachel Smith (pictured above) loved her job in London and her ability to support her beloved Chelsea Football club. But she also knew she wanted to return home to her family and her roots in Devon.

So she made a decision: instead of the frequent commuting to Devon at weekends, she decided to find the right job in Exeter and travel in reverse to Chelsea matches.

Rachel who’s 29, knew the moment she set foot in Rundlewalker offices on Exeter Quayside, that this was the place to be....

Your Office: The Ultimate Design Guide

If you’re a business owner or manager, chances are you spend most of your time at the office. Therefore, it makes sense that you’d want to personalise the design, free up space and maximise productivity. Creating the perfect office space is easier said than done, however, and sometimes you need a few pointers to help you plan your design. Here is the ultimate design guide to help you spruce up your workspace.

Colour Scheme

There’s no getting around it: the colour scheme in your office is important. Certain shades of colours, such as red, blue, yellow and green can all...

Exeter-based SITU shortlisted in international 2018 Relocate Awards

Exeter-based SITU, one of the UK’s leading providers of global serviced apartments and corporate accommodation, has been shortlisted for “Best Serviced Apartment Provider” at the prestigious, internationally recognised Relocate Awards.

Launched by Relocate Magazine in 2007, the Relocate Awards recognise excellence in the relocation and mobility sector, and celebrate the contribution that supplier businesses and HR professionals make in relocating staff to new locations, domestically and internationally.

Award nominees were shortlisted following a rigorous and thorough...

How to secure success for your business

The world of business can be extremely unpredictable. One moment you can be on top of the world, and the next moment you can be intensely worried about the future of your entrepreneurial endeavours. Although it is natural to expect plenty of ups and downs, it is still possible for you to hedge your bets. Taking certain steps will improve your chances of outshining your industry peers and securing success for your business. If you would love to see this happen, you should take on board the following four pieces of advice.

Establish a strong team of workers

In order for your...

Chiefs 34 Sharks 19

As the final prep is made to Harry and Meghan’s big day on May 19, so the planning is already being put in place for Exeter’s showpiece occasion on the same day.

The Chiefs already knew they had home advantage for next month’s semi-final showdown at Sandy Park, but they helped rubber-stamp their authority in the Aviva Premiership by collecting a maximum haul against visiting Sale Sharks.

Tries from Nic White White, Lachie Turner, Jack Yeandle and Greg Holmes were the highlights of another decent display from Rob Baxter’s side, whose latest victory on home turf ensured they...

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