Business

MP encourages manufacturers to enter awards

Alison Seabeck, MP for Plymouth Moor View, has encouraged local businesses to enter the Manufacturer of the Year Awards 2014, which celebrate excellence in the manufacturing industry.

The 2014 Awards were launched in Parliament by Business Minister Michael Fallon. Over 200 senior business leaders attended the launch including representatives from Rolls Royce, GE Aviation, Mulberry,...

Scores sign up to free advice event for small businesses

A host of agencies and organisations have signed up to take part in a free advice and information evening aimed at supporting small businesses.

The event aims to provide start-ups and existing traders with advice on everything from tax and legal issues right through to loans, fire regulations and apprenticeships.

It has been jointly organised by the Plymouth branch and Devon...

Tourism businesses invited to Plymouth free storm recovery conference

Tourism businesses across Devon are being offered expert advice and support in a series of ‘Open for Business’ conferences and advice sessions organised by Visit Devon as part of the Government backed extreme weather recovery programme.

The Plymouth conference takes place on Wednesday (26 March) at the Holiday Inn.

Supported by Visit England the conferences have been devised...

Sigma swaps chocolate for charity this Easter

A Plymouth marketing and advertising agency has donated an egg-stra special gift to the city’s food bank in the run up to Easter. Rather than buying Easter eggs, the nine employees at Sigma Marketing and Advertising based in Cremyll Street, decided to hold a collection. They raised £50 and decided to donate it to Plymouth Foodbank, based in Manor Street, Stonehouse. The money will go towards...

Businesses invited to tour PEMC

Businesses in the South West are being invited to tour a Plymouth University centre of expertise to see for themselves how it could benefit their manufacturing and enhance profitability.

A breakfast seminar for manufacturers is being held on Thursday 3 April at the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre (PEMC), where businesses will be able to see for themselves how the technique can help...

Plymouth-based Post Office expands

A Plymouth-based Post Office has undergone extensive renovations and expanded its services, with support of funding from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Tamerton Village Stores, based in the village of Tamerton Foliot near Plymouth, was acquired by local entrepreneurs Paul and Deborah Butler in June 2013, after they spotted a gap in the market for a convenience store in the village...

Devon Firm to Launch Pioneering New App

A Devon company is to launch a pioneering new app hailed as the ultimate all-in-one aid for residents and visitors alike in Devon.

Westward M. S. Ltd, a company which creates campaigns for many Devon attractions, has entered a franchise agreement with Seymac Distribution, of Redruth, Cornwall, to develop its new App For concept.

The two firms are long-established and the...

Ex-serviceman launches unique new business venture

Torquay-based Dave Morris (26) has left a 10 year military career with The Royal Air Force (RAF) to launch an exciting new commercial business, ‘Nomad LED’, the UK’s first all-electric, emission free, fleet of mobile advertising vehicles sourced in Europe. And the newly launched company is already drawing attention in the region including Torbay Council and the Police for a potential local...

Search is on for South West’s Top Business Leaders

Businesses across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to enter one of the South West region’s top award schemes recognising excellence and enterprise.

The South West’s Institute of Directors Awards 2014 seek to recognise outstanding business people and focus UK-wide attention on the region's success.

Award nominations are open to anyone working at director level in any type...

Leading Women UK's International Women's Day Campaign

The Westcountry’s fastest growing female network is leading South West support on International Women’s Day.

The digital campaign run by Leading Women UK aims to inspire change on Women's Day by asking women to share their top piece of advice on how to #BeYourselfAtWork.

They are also asking people to support Women’s Day by partaking in a social media Thunderclap campaign...

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