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What Are the Benefits of Custom Signage Options?

A wet entrance mat in a Torquay café can turn into a slip risk within minutes. A small sign near the door often stops the near misses before they happen. People notice clear warnings faster than they notice a changed floor surface.

The same pattern shows up in schools, building sites,...

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Thomas Westcott and Parkhurst Hill announcer merger

South West independent accountancy firm Thomas Westcott has announced a merger with one of Plymouth's leading firms of chartered accountants and taxation advisers, Parkhurst Hill.

The merger sees Thomas Westcott's Plymouth-based staff move from the firm's Queen Anne Terrace location to Parkhurst Hill's offices in Plym House, Marsh Mills, bringing total headcount there to 35 including...

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MST and Perkins move to new premises

More than 500 people attended a special launch event to mark the move by two of Plymouth's leading independent trade brands, MST and Parkins, into their new expanded premises.

The move to Mill Close on the Lee Mill Industrial Estate has seen Parkins, a supplier of tools and equipment to general light industrial businesses, and sister company, agricultural and ground care machinery...

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Evening Ambassadors pilot hailed a success

A pilot scheme to keep people safe on nights out in Plymouth’s Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID) has been hailed a success.

The Evening Ambassadors scheme was a six-week pilot launched in December in which two teams of Ambassadors patrolled the area and used a radio network to report any issues directly to the Council’s CCTV Control Room. On Saturdays between 21 November...

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Ignition welcomes new Business Development Manager

Ignition, a leading provider of vehicle and asset management for SMEs in the South West, is welcoming a new Plymouth-based Business Development Manager to join its expanding team.

An active member of the Devon business community and champion of SME’s and start-ups, Rob Guy has over 30 years’ experience in the finance sector, most recently as Area Sales Manager for Close Brothers Asset...

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First tenants sign up to Science Park development

THE first tenants to sign up to Plymouth Science Park’s new multi-million-pound development were welcomed to the site yesterday for the formal signing.

The £7 million project, which is a partnership between Plymouth City Council, Plymouth University and Plymouth Science Park, is being built by BAM and is the fifth stage development of the park which has been specifically designed as a...

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Plymouth firm named in top 50 best places to work

Plymouth business Sponge UK has been named among the best places to work in the country in a leading workplace study published by the Sunday Times.

The elearning company was placed at 49 in the Sunday Times list of 100 Best Small Companies to Work, 2016.

It’s the only company in Devon and Cornwall to make the 100 list for the small business category.

The ranking is...

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Kitsons appoint new commercial property partner

Devon law firm Kitsons has appointed renowned Commercial Property specialist, Matthew Bryant, as a Partner in its Plymouth office.

The appointment complements an already successful and highly experienced team which is able to advise on every aspect of commercial property.

Matthew will specialise in freehold sales and purchases; 1954 Act business tenancy lease renewals; small...

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Sale highlights demand for Grade A accommodation in Plymouth

One of Plymouth’s few remaining Grade A offices has been sold by leading city agents Bruton Knowles.

Sandy Court – a detached, high quality office building on the popular Langage Business Park - has been snapped up by luxury scuba diving holiday provider Blue O Two.

Mark Slade from Bruton Knowles said the office hadn’t been on the market long.

He said: “With so little...

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Mum2mum Market wins Dragons' Den investment

A mum who organises second hand sales of baby and children’s goods secured £35,000 of investment on BBC2’s Dragons’ Den on 21st February.

Mum of three and founder of Mum2mum Market Cath Harrop appeared in front of the Dragons to ask for investment to improve her company’s website in order to cope with the rapid growth the company has seen in the last 4 years.

Cath began Mum2Mum...

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