Business

Plymouth University has retained its title as the supreme champion of student enterprise after winning a prestigious national competition for the fifth time in eight years.

A team of six students this week took part in the two-day finale of FLUX 500, which encourages budding entrepreneurs to solve a business challenge before pitching to a panel of judges.

Facing competition...

Eighty per cent of businesses in the South West feel inspired to grow, and 87% feel capable of doing so. However, the government’s Do More Online campaign is highlighting the risk that small businesses will be hampered because they are not doing enough online and are missing out on opportunities to find more customers, be more efficient, and save money.

The Do More Online campaign...

Solicitors Beers LLP are looking to the future, with the appointment of a new partner and managing partner.

Beers LLP, which has offices on Sutton Harbour in Plymouth and in Fore Street, Kingsbridge, says the changes will help the firm to continue its growth in the decades ahead.

James Canning steps up from partner to managing partner and Beers solicitor Sonia Hems becomes the...

So, the chancellor has delivered his final budget before this year’s general election. Consistent with most pre-election budgets, Mr Osborne is keen not to rock the voter boat any more than he has to. Perhaps with some Liberal Democrat influence, the intention to reduce income tax for low and middle earners has been announced; with the 40p tax band applying at £43,300 for the 2017-18 tax year...