Business

Rising living costs across Devon are prompting more residents to look for ways to keep more of what they earn from their savings and investments. With reduced tax allowances and growing interest in simple digital tools, tax-efficient investing has become a practical focus for households from Torbay to Exeter. For many, the goal is straightforward: protect long-term returns without needing to...

London, 19th November 2025 – One local Devon small business has been awarded a £5,000 business grant to help fuel their business dreams. [business name], beat the competition to win their share of the Simply Business Young Entrepreneur Fund , a grant for those aged between 18-30 aimed at encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and tackling the main barriers to entry.

The competition has...

For many businesses, vehicles are more than a way to get from one place to another. They are working tools, brand assets and in some sectors even mobile storage spaces. Keeping them in good condition reduces replacement costs, protects insurance value and limits disruption to day-to-day operations. Yet in many company premises, cars, vans or delivery units are still left fully exposed to...

Just four months after launching her business, Melanie Brook, Founder and Director of Jem Marketing, has been named a Finalist in the Devon Women in Business Awards and a Semi-Finalist in the West Country Women’s Awards, both in the Best New Start-Up category.

Founded in June 2025, Jem Marketing delivers consultancy and fractional CMO services tailored for the UK holiday park...