Business

Troubleshooting guide to minimise the risk of business disasters

Businesses face risks all the time, but too few business owners really take the time to develop strategies that can help to cope in the face of the even the most disruptive disaster. It’s great to sit and imagine the good things that might happen to your business, but all of the positive thinking in the world is not going to help should the worst happen. The chances are that you have given...

Burrington Estates Notre Dame Site Manager wins Quality Award

Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Gary O’Gorman, has been recognised by the NHBC with a Pride in the Job Award for his development at Notre Dame, Looseleigh Lane, Plymouth.

Gary has been recognised for his outstanding quality and personal pride on the development of six luxury homes.

Gary said, ‘It’s a real pleasure to be recognised for something you love to do. My...

Plymouth business manufactures 21 years of success

Family-run manufacturing firm Tooltech Ltd, which is celebrating 21 years in business this month, has quadrupled its turnover and since it was established, thanks to support from NatWest.

The Plymouth-based firm was founded in 1997 after owner Mark Newcombe secured funding from NatWest to buy the business from Davey and Son – a firm he had worked with for more than 15 years.

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Notre Dame site manager receives exemplary award for outstanding service

Burrington Estates New Homes Site Manager, Gary O’Gorman, has today been recognised by the NHBC (National House Building Council) with a Pride in the Job Award at Notre Dame, Plymouth.

Gary O’Gorman has been recognised for his outstanding quality service to the house building industry and been working on the Notre Dame development since work began. Notre Dame is a premium development...

South West Cyber Security firm launches unique apprenticeship programme

Leading edge cyber security experts have just launched the first Cyber Security apprenticeship programme, which includes GCHQ certified courses, at Plymouth Science Park.

The course is the first of its kind in the country and its purpose-built teaching rooms were unveiled by BluescreenIT (BIT) this week.

It follows 14 years of continued growth for the company - which is fast...

Being A Freelancer: How to Make it Work With A Family

There are many pros and cons to freelancing with a family. While it can provide you with a greater work-life balance, there might be times when you will need to focus your full attention on a project, or talk to a client in a silent space on the telephone. Unfortunately, this can be more than a little bit challenging when raising children. If you want to find the perfect balance, read the...

Plymouth architects ‘on a roll’ with further awards success

The Plymouth architecture firm Form Design Group has continued its award-winning form, with top accolades from the Michelmores Property Awards for two very different projects.

The Nelson Project in Plymouth, a self-build residential scheme for ex-service personnel in a regeneration zone of the city, was the outright winner in the Alternative Property Investment category, while the...

Essential Equipment to Launch a Construction Franchise

The construction industry is an exciting and challenging place to be if you’re ambitious and want to launch a franchise rather than simply run a business. However, to get from being small time to the big leagues, you need to have all the right equipment, and it needs to be of the highest possible quality in order to get the jobs done to the best of your ability at a rate of 100% customer...

Plymouth’s Got Business Talent

A new report looking into the strengths of the current UK business landscape has discovered the emerging ‘capitals’ of British business.

The report, published by the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards, has highlighted the new business capitals that offer distinct advantages which help drive success and growth within specific specialist sectors. However, even outside of the five...

Be an Office Hero: The Interior Design Tips You Need

Your office is often one of the places where your workforce will spend the majority of their time. Great interior design in your office can increase communication and provide your employees with different environments for various tasks. It can also make your staff happy to come into work each day, which can create a more motivated, passionate, and productive business. If you want to create an...

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