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Why Sustainable Business Growth Starts With Better Strategic Choices

Sustainable business growth rarely happens by accident. While quick wins, sudden demand, or short-term campaigns can give a company a temporary boost, lasting success depends on the quality of the choices made behind the scenes. Every decision, from where to invest resources to which markets to enter, shapes how strong, adaptable, and profitable a business becomes over time.

Better strategic choices help businesses grow with purpose rather than simply chasing every opportunity that appears.

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Keep your eye on what’s online

A leading South West law firm has warned businesses that it’s more important than ever to be aware what is being said about their business online, and launched a new service that helps companies monitor it.

‘Eye Online’ is being offered by Stephens Scown LLP in response to the growing need to be aware of what is being said on the internet and social media about a brand or product – and the need to react quickly to conversations.

Eye Online is a powerful tool which gathers real time content from a large number of social media sources such as blogsites, websites, Twitter,...

Chiefs v Bath sold out

Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash between Exeter Chiefs and Bath Rugby is now officially sold out.

The remaining tickets for the game, which will kick off at 1pm, were sold this afternoon.

It means a crowd of over 12,500 will be expected inside Sandy Park for the fixture which pits the Westcountry rivals against each other. It also marks the fourth sold out fixture at home for the Chiefs this season.

For those supporters unable to attend Sunday's game, you can keep up to date with the game through the Exeter Chiefs Twitter and Facebook accounts, whilst the game...

Sarah to head up Association of Women in Property for Devon & Cornwall

Marketing and Business Development Manager for Construction Consultancy Ward Williams Associates has been appointed Chairman of the Association of Women in Property (WiP) Devon and Cornwall Satellite Branch.

Sarah Greenslade, who works in Truro and specialises in construction/consultancy marketing and communications, will assume the role as part of the national organisation that seeks to enhance the profile of women in the property and construction industry sectors.

During her 12-month tenure, Sarah will oversee events across both counties, which have over the last 12...

Have your say on Exeter's new bus station

People are being reminded that they can have their say on plans for a new bus station in Exeter at an open forum on Thursday (3 March).

Exeter City Council will be holding the event at the Corn Exchange in Exeter between 8am and 5.30pm.

The Council want to hear from members of the public and interested groups to inform the concept design of the new bus station. The Council want to hear people's views on:

• user facilities • coach arrangements • on street bus stops • arrangements during construction

For more information go to www.exeter.gov.uk/busstation

Tour of Britain returns to Devon

Devon County Council will host Stage Six of The Tour of Britain, on Friday 9 September.

The world’s top cycling teams and riders will race from Sidmouth on the East Devon coast to the summit of Haytor on Dartmoor. British Cycling’s premier road cycling event will take in Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Willand, Tiverton, Crediton, Moretonhampstead, Haldon Forest, and Chudleigh before climbing from Bovey Tracey to the only summit finish of The Tour.

At 152.7km long and with 3,101metres of climbs, the route is almost a repeat of the thrilling 2013 stage. That year almost...

Local law firm shines in UK’s top 100 places to work list

A leading local law firm has been ranked number 12 in the influential Sunday Times list of the top 100 mid-sized firms to work for – and won an award for most improved company, as well as being the highest ranked law firm nationally on the list.

At a glittering awards ceremony in London on Thursday, 25 February 2016 Stephens Scown LLP, was placed 12th, up from 39th last year when it entered for the first time. The announcement was made by screenwriter and producer Richard Curtis at an event at Battersea Evolution in central London. 20 lucky staff who were selected by ballot...

Deadline nears for Devon community project prize

Community organisations across Devon are being reminded that they have just a further three weeks in which to enter the Prince of Wales award, and with it the chance of winning £1,000 to boost their funds.

The Prince of Wales Award is offered annually by the Devon County Agricultural Association for community initiatives in Devon aimed at boosting local sustainability.

Past winners have included a community-run village shop, village halls, a communal allotment project and a Neighbourhood Health Watch initiative. The award, which includes a certificate signed by HRH The...

City Council unveils new housing strategy

A new strategy aimed at tackling housing issues in Exeter is set to be unveiled.

Exeter City Council’s Housing Strategy will go before members of its Scrutiny Community Committee on 1 March.

Launched at a time when the government is heavily promoting greater levels of owner occupation as the solution to the housing crisis, the Council’s strategy adopts a wider approach and aims to address a greater range of housing needs over the next four years.

The strategy focuses on three key themes: tackling housing need & vulnerability; providing more housing; and being a...

Teignbridge budget builds resilience for future

Final budget decisions outline how Teignbridge District Council will continue to face up to increased demand for services and reduced central funding.

At a meeting of the Full Council on Tuesday 23 February it was agreed to increase its share of the council tax by an extra £5 per year. This means the Teignbridge share of the bill will be £155.17 in the coming financial year - an increase of 3.33%. This represents an increase of just 9.6p per week on a Band D property.

It is the first time since 2010 that Teignbridge has increased its share of the council tax.

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Uncovering Exeter’s hidden secrets

Secrets from Exeter’s past will be fully uncovered for the first time as part of a major archaeology project.

Experts from the University of Exeter will use science to discover more about the lives of city residents hundreds of years ago as part of the four-year study, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Historic England, and with help from Exeter City Council and academics from the University of Reading.

Using the latest technology they will show where the city’s food came from, what its “food miles” may have amounted to, and how far goods were traded with...

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Why Sustainable Business Growth Starts With Better Strategic Choices

Keep your eye on what’s online

Chiefs v Bath sold out

Sarah to head up Association of Women in Property for Devon & Cornwall

Have your say on Exeter's new bus station

Tour of Britain returns to Devon

Local law firm shines in UK’s top 100 places to work list

Deadline nears for Devon community project prize

City Council unveils new housing strategy

Teignbridge budget builds resilience for future

Uncovering Exeter’s hidden secrets

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