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Boosting Farm Efficiency Through Smarter Infrastructure Investments

Modern agriculture is facing one of its most pivotal eras. As farmers navigate a landscape shaped by unpredictable weather, rising operational costs, and increasing pressure for sustainability, the importance of operational efficiency has never been greater. In this demanding environment, the...

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Former naval officer joins commercial property team

Former Royal Naval meteorologist Kirk Davidson has come ashore to join Bruton Knowles’ Plymouth office.

Kirk enlisted in the Navy in 1992 and leaves as a Chief Petty Officer.

He joins Ashleigh Phillips and Glenn Kelly in the tight-knit crew at the Lockyer Street office to boost the capabilities of a team which has already made headway through increased activity levels in both...

New business offers companies debt advice

Recently launched, 4Squared South West is a new business offering debt advice and insolvency solutions to companies in Plymouth, and working across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

Although the 4Squared team specialises in helping all types of companies deal with debt and insolvency, they are on a mission to prevent such companies from getting into trouble in the first...

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Flybe secures partnership with STA Travel

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is delighted to announce a landmark deal with STA Travel confirming its status as the Preferred Partner for Student and Youth Travel which will see a range of affordable seat fares offered for sale across Flybe’s extensive 180+ route network to STA Travel’s customer base.

STA Travel is the world’s largest student and youth travel company,...

New appointment at Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions, the Plymouth construction industry recruitment agency, has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Helen Rosborough as Business Improvement Manager.

A Civil Engineer by qualification and early career, Helen joins Sphere from global recruitment company CDI AndersElite.

Prior to entering the specialist engineering and construction...

Gain digital exchange launch

The business community has celebrated the success of a new online community which is helping them to share expertise and access opportunities to grow.

Businesses and regional economic leaders have celebrated the success of a new online community which is bringing together organisations across the South West and helping them share expertise and access opportunities to grow.

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Judges announced for 2014 Startups Awards

The judging panel for the 11th annual Startups Awards has been announced, with some of the greatest business brains in Britain set to assess entrants across the South West.

Nineteen high profile judges have been selected, including entrepreneurs, CEOs and managing directors of the country’s most successful companies, as well as media experts.

They will assess all 15 awards on...

Surprise Celebrations Mark Blue Chip Holidays’ 1,000th Property

Devon-based Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four- and five-star self catering holiday homes, is celebrating taking on its 1,000th property, putting it well on its way to achieving its ambitious growth targets for the year.

Team members from Exeter, Brixham and across the South West came together for its quarterly business planning meeting, at which the landmark...

Golfing challenge gets off to a tee

BUILDERS, bricklayers, decorators and hairdressers were among the players aiming to prove they were ‘on par’ during a charity golfing competition. Representatives from almost 50 businesses battled it out in the Skills Group Golfing Challenge, held in two stages at Elfordleigh Hotel Golf and Country Club in Plympton. Competitors were also invited to test their style and swing against PGA...

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Calling the region's top start-up businesses

The 11th annual Startups Awards have launched and are now open for businesses across the South West to submit their entries.

Sponsored by Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the number one website for start-ups and small businesses, the awards recognise the success of Britain’s newest businesses which have been trading for three years or less.

Previous winners of...

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