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National award success for local electrical employer

New-build house wiring specialists Clarkson Evans, who employ 66 people at their branches in Exeter and Plymouth are celebrating after scooping a major award at one of the electrical industry’s biggest events of the year.

Judges from the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), singled out Clarkson Evans for the Large Contractor of the Year Award, largely in recognition of their...

Half of Plymouth firms still don’t properly back up critical data

It’s estimated half of all businesses in Plymouth still don’t have proper data backup in place – despite the technology being cheaper and easier than its ever been.

That estimate is based on access to industry data, backed up with local observations by Plymouth IT expert Martin Limburn of Limbtec.

“It’s terrifying how many local business owners and managers think their data is...

Drake Circus Leisure attracts new brands

A range of exciting restaurants, bars and leisure brands will be opening at Drake Circus Leisure, the new leisure and entertainment development located in Plymouth city centre.

Four food and beverage brands and one leisure operator have committed to a combined 32,000 sq. ft of space in the new development, which will open in the Autumn. Located adjacent to British Land’s Drake Circus,...

Revolutionary solar panel design by PSP firm

A Plymouth Science Park company is currently perfecting ground breaking design work on solar panels which is set to completely revolutionise green technology – with its application potentially benefitting the whole planet.

Dr Zaki Ahmed, technical director at Pulsiv Solar, has been working at PSP for the past three years. His research has resulted in a considerable increase in the...

3 essential tips for opening a successful online travel business

Whether it’s an actual passion of yours or you want to capitalise on one of the world’s most lucrative industries, starting a travel business can be a great idea. However, like most great business sectors, the travel industry is very crowded and fiercely competitive. That’s why you only have a small margin for error and have to find a way to stand apart from the competition if you want to make...

PSP business boosts green credentials for SW firms

Boosting the green credentials of companies in the retail and industrial sectors across the south west is the key goal of Plymouth Science Park based company, DC7 Group.

With climate change becoming an ever-increasing threat for the planet, DC7 Group is looking at ways to help reduce the usage of certain types of refrigerant.

‘Some are not only very harmful to the planet but...

How to increase your local business’ revenue

Being a local business can be tough work when it comes to revenue. Watching other companies come and go on the high street or just in the local area can be intimidating when you are trying to establish your name among bigger companies. In order to start boosting your bottom line, you will need to establish a solid business plan. There are a few tactics you can consider adding to your plan to...

PSP companies scoop prestigious business awards

A number of cutting-edge companies at Plymouth Science Park are presently celebrating having been judged as the ‘cream of the crop’ at this year’s Plymouth Business Awards.

Scores of companies were nominated for the accolades which are eagerly awaited by the corporate world as they cover more than 15 categories.

Moortec and Sponge were announced as winners in their respective...

How can local businesses compete against the big chains?

For smaller firms, running their business can feel like a constant case of David vs Goliath. Competition is high and many companies are falling to the wayside, and it takes a very poignant brand of strength and tenacity to survive today’s economic landscape. Ultimately, running a small firm is a very brutal and unforgiving process.

After all, it’s the smallest businesses that are...

5 Tips For Growing A Small UK Business

It can be a fantastic feeling to launch a start up business which goes on to find early success and stability. Often, business owners do not know what to do when they get to this stage as there is so much focus and attention placed on reaching stability. In order to find continued success in the world of business, a company needs to constantly be moving forwards as otherwise, they will fall...

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