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EDDC launches StartSmart: a new programme to support East Devon startups and entrepreneurs

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is launching StartSmart , a new business support programme designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs and startup businesses across East Devon build strong, sustainable foundations from day one.

The programme will officially launch with a free startup event on Tuesday 17 March, 10am–2pm, at the East Devon Business Centre, Honiton (EX14 1SF). The event is aimed at anyone looking to start a business in East Devon, as well as those who have launched a business within the last three years.

The StartSmart launch event will bring together expert...

Devon Businesses gather in April sunshine

Businesses from across Devon soaked up expert advice at this year’s annual Growth Day for firms across the county.

More than 130 people from local companies including Babble, MuMar, Pixalytics, Space, The Greedy Fox and Whizz Kids Toys were at Rockbeare Manor for the event.

Supported by Devon County Council and a host of partners, Fast Track to Growth provides expertise to companies to help them grow.

The annual Growth Day included 1-1 sessions with advisers and a packed programme of workshops covering everything from financial strategy and social media marketing to...

Scientists create innovative new ‘green’ concrete using graphene

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/24/2018 - 10:04pm

A new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionise the construction industry.

Experts from the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering new technique that uses nanoengineering technology to incorporate graphene into traditional concrete production.

The new composite material, which is more than twice as strong and four times more water resistant than existing concretes, can be used directly by the construction industry on building sites. All of the concrete samples tested are according to British and...

Vospers new £12m Exeter supersite will transform customer experience of servicing

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/24/2018 - 6:15pm

Vospers today revealed more details about its exciting new £12m Exeter supersite, by announcing plans for an innovative service centre, set to transform the customer experience.

The car dealer’s new 61,215 square foot state of the art facility at Matford, opening late 2018, will feature a new FordStore and five state of the art showrooms for Ford, Mazda, Fiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo. A key feature of the new site will be the after sales service centre with its superior design, quality engineering and intuitive technology. The space has been designed to the highest standard...

Exeter Trade Aluminium appoints General Manager

Authored by JennaETA
Posted: Tue, 04/24/2018 - 4:02pm

Exeter Trade Aluminium (ETA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Sandbrook as General Manager. As Devon’s leading fabricator of aluminium windows, bi-folding, sliding, and entrance doors, ETA is recognised by customers for its fast efficient service, high-quality products with excellent guarantees and for its competitive prices.

Nick has worked for Exeter Trade Aluminium’s parent company since 2011. Initially in the sales department as a Senior Sales Estimator, later taking up the position of Technical Manager and enjoying responsibility of the VueLite brand. Nick’s...

How Technology Can Help Your New Company

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 04/24/2018 - 11:29am

Technology has completely revolutionised how we conduct business, but the crux of the problem with this technology is that it is forever changing. You need to keep up with the times and the current trends as a business in order to succeed. You need to be able to manage your business better and offer your customers excellent service they are starting to expect. You need to have these five technologies in your business in order to succeed:

Faster More Efficient Payment Methods

Very few people carry cash on them anymore, but that does not mean you should ever be losing out on...

Challenging Diversity: Encouraging Inclusion Within the Business Sector

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 04/24/2018 - 10:38am

Many people perceive diversity as a box-ticking exercise by organisations that is used to promote fairness and equality. You will already be familiar with the term diversity; you may have seen it in the many job advertisements published in newspapers and websites, but the benefits are very real and far-reaching.

Diversity holds many different characteristics under its umbrella. The most talked about are race, ethnicity, disability, gender and sexual orientation, but there is far more to diversity. Diversity is about inclusivity no matter where you are from or your life experiences...

Exeter-based Lightfoot first to secure £1 million loan from Innovate UK

Exeter-based Lightfoot, the connected car technology company that rewards better drivers, today announces that it is the first recipient of a £1 million Innovation Loan from Innovate UK, the government’s innovation agency. Lightfoot will use the loan to develop its technology and driver rewards platform towards a consumer launch later this year.

Often described as ‘the Fitbit for cars’, Lightfoot is a device that helps users maintain a smoother driving style, enabling them to stay within the engine’s efficiency sweet spot. Lightfoot also incentivises drivers by offering them access...

New Chief Executive for the Heart of the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/23/2018 - 10:45pm

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is delighted to announce its new chief executive, David Ralph, who will be starting on 4 June, taking over from the outgoing Chief Executive, Chris Garcia, who is retiring after leading the LEP for the last five years.

David brings high calibre expertise to this role, having previously led the D2N2 LEP as Chief Executive for five years. Over this period he translated the area’s strategic economic plan into real delivery on the ground; this experience will be hugely valuable leading our LEP as the role and influence of LEPs...

Exeter builders merchant gets into carnival spirit with Community Fund

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/23/2018 - 6:05pm

Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has donated £23,000 worth of building materials to clubs, charities, schools and groups through its Well Built Community Fund and it’s delighted to announce the fund is returning for another 12-months.

For the next giveaway, RGB will be donating £1,000 worth of building materials to a group that’s taking part in a carnival or festival. So, whether materials are needed to help build a float, decorate a stall, or build a Carnival Queen’s throne, RGB would like to hear about it.

From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go...

Exeter locals celebrate IKEA's upcoming opening with the Big Cream Tea Break

Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, yesterday hosted its own unique take on a Devonshire tradition – the cream tea. The event came as part of IKEA’s “Wonderful Everyday Tour”, a series of ten exciting mini-events and installations designed to surprise and delight the people of Exeter and Devon ahead of the new store opening on 10th May 2018.

On Sunday 22nd April between 2.30-5pm, over 2,000 local residents flocked to Exeter’s quayside to enjoy IKEA’s mouth-watering Big Cream Tea Break. Attendees were in awe when Exeter Rowing Club delivered IKEA’s iconic lingonberry jam to the...

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