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Amy Dedman to lead small business team

South West financial experts Old Mill have announced the promotion of Amy Dedman to Head of Small Business, marking a key step in the firm’s long-term investment in leadership and its commitment to supporting small enterprises across the region.

Amy, 31, began her journey at Old Mill straight from college in 2014. Over the past decade, she has worked her way from trainee accountant to Associate Director, gaining extensive experience and completing her AAT, ATT, and ACA qualifications along the way.

Old Mill’s Small Business team delivers tailored support to smaller...

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Regional jobs boost as Devon-based Supacat secures major MOD contract

Devon-based Supacat has today confirmed receipt from UK MOD of an order on behalf of the British Army for 70 High Mobility Transporters (HMT 400 series), to be manufactured in collaboration with major defence engineering contractor Babcock International Group plc through its facility in Devonport.

The contract award for an undisclosed sum could lead to as many as 240 of the light armoured vehicles, should operational requirements demand. The project is to be delivered between Supacat’s manufacturing facilities at Dunkeswell near Honiton and Babcock’s Devonport site in Plymouth...

University of Exeter graduate answers call of nature with launch of new business

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 4:19pm

A University of Exeter graduate has launched a new business that aims to improve employee wellbeing through nature-based team days.

Tiptoparoo offers tailor-made team days in outdoor settings that aim to tackle the lack of opportunities to meet and bond with colleagues in-person since the transition to hybrid and remote working.

Jake Billsberry, who graduated last year with a degree in Management with Marketing, says his new company puts ‘the human back into business’ and has already delivered team days to five clients.

The team days typically include travel,...

Newton Print receives Platinum Trusted Service Award for sixth year running

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:09pm

STAFF at a Devon printed-packaging company are celebrating this month after the business received a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the sixth year running (February 2023).

The award is based on ratings from genuine customers and was given to Newton Print following the number of excellent reviews it received in 2022.

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print in Newton Abbot, which specialises in assisting food and drink producers to bring their products to market on time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, said: “This is fantastic...

Tyler Grange Exeter and the Four-Day Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:39pm
Measuring happiness, fatigue, productivity, talent attraction and retention and absenteeism

Since the introduction of a four-day working week last May, data from Tyler Grange’s Alertness App reports that employees are 14% happier and 28% less tired.

17million working days were lost last year to poor mental health at a cost of £56 billion to UK employers - twice as much as on physical health. They’re important improvements to highlight – especially when it’s widely recognised that happy workers are more productive and loyal.

It’s a hugely positive result for Exeter...

Free event: Recruiting and retaining staff

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/22/2023 - 8:24pm

Devon County Council and Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to host the New Ways to Recruit and Retain Staff in 2023 event.

With the region’s job market still facing a range of vacancies, this free event aims to help employers, organisations and charities to find out about alternative ways of recruiting and retaining staff.

The event, which will be held at Exeter Racecourse on Monday 24 April from 8:30am - 1pm, will focus on supporting employers to consider filling vacancies using a wider talent pool of people, how to support those already in...

Number of Companies in Devon Hits Record High

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/21/2023 - 8:25pm

Figures just released show that the number of companies in Devon hit a record high during 2022 – making it one of the UK’s most successful counties.

The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 61,854 over the last 12 months, showing an increase of 3.1% on 2021. During the year 6,814 new businesses were established.

The statistics are taken from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations , using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.

Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,514), followed by Exeter (1,...

Foot Anstey advises Quilam Capital on two investments in Raylo and Merchant Money

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised Quilam Capital, which provides financial solutions coupled with expert guidance to businesses operating in the speciality finance market, on the equity aspects of its investments in Raylo and Merchant Money.

Established in 2017, Quilam Capital supports its portfolio in accelerating business growth, accessing external funding and refining strategic direction through dedicated senior support and bespoke capital solutions.

The Foot Anstey team included Matthew Stoate (Head of Corporate and Private Equity), Dominic Cromwell (...

Devon shipyard secures £6m green maritime grant award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 3:25pm

Award winning Devon-based Coastal Workboats Limited (CWL) has today been announced as one of the recipients of a fresh round of funding thanks to the Government’s UK SHORE £60m injection into the maritime industry.

Launched in September 2022, the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition’s (CMDC3) third round of funding is part of the Government’s commitment to enable increased tech innovation within the sector to eliminate CO2 emissions, increase efficiencies and decarbonise the industry. Funding is awarded to successful projects from the Department of Transport with Innovate UK...

Care With Kindness finds room to grow at Devon Business & Education Centre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:38pm

Despite the national shortage of carers, domiciliary care provider Care With Kindness has bucked the trend and has managed to grow its team since it was founded two years ago.

It’s one of a number of businesses based at Devon Business & Education Centre near Payhembury in East Devon, which have set up and flourished as a direct result of the opening of the co-working space.

Care With Kindness set up with an original team of four, but it now employs 12 carers. While the majority of their time is spent on care visits, they also benefit from the facilities available at...

New construction director appointed by leading South West housebuilder

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:23pm

Persimmon Homes has appointed a new construction director in its South West region.

Harlan Bevis, who has 30 years leadership experience in the housing industry, joins Persimmon from Barratt David Wilson where he served as a construction director.

He will be responsible for driving construction performance in the South West against build targets, quality targets, and implementation of group policies and procedures.

A serial NHBC Pride in the Job winner, commenting on his new role, Harlan said: “I am delighted to have joined Persimmon Homes in the South West....

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