Business

Owning a food business is a great blessing for anyone with the skills to succeed in the food industry. But there is a side of this field that makes it less appealing, especially to new business owners, and that is ensuring optimal food safety. Yet, this side of the business is non-negotiable.

That's in consideration that failing to adhere to necessary food safety regulations can...

If you run a café in Salcombe or a beach kiosk in Croyde, you'll know the rhythm well. Summer brings queues out the door and hundreds of card payments a day. By January, you might process a handful all week. That gap between peak and off-season is the reality for thousands of Devon businesses, and it's exactly where fixed monthly card machine fees become a problem.

A pay-per-...

Selling or buying a business is incredibly exciting. However, it comes with a set of responsibilities. That said, one of the biggest questions business owners ask is about what would happen to their employees. This is exactly where TUPE rules come in. By understanding the rules early, you can actually avoid expensive mistakes, which can make the entire transition so much smoother. We...

Running a business in rural Devon comes with a specific set of workplace safety concerns that don't always get the same attention as they do in cities. Farms, quarries, forestry operations, and small manufacturing sites often involve heavy machinery, isolated work locations, and long shifts, all of which raise the stakes when it comes to making sure staff are fit for the job at hand. Devon's...