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Devon's Digital Renaissance: What Plymouth, Exeter and Torquay Businesses Are Learning From Global Success Stories

The £50 Million Opportunity Devon Businesses Can't Afford to Miss

Devon stands at a digital crossroads. While London tech salaries price out startups and Manchester's tech scene becomes oversaturated, Devon offers something unique: quality of life, lower costs, and untapped digital potential. Yet many local businesses from Barnstaple to Brixham still operate like it's 2010, missing...

Best Construction Software Solutions Transforming Devon's Building Industry in 2025

Devon's construction sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, from Exeter's ambitious residential developments to Plymouth's waterfront regeneration and Torquay's tourism infrastructure upgrades. As local builders tackle everything from converting historic barns in Dartmoor to constructing modern eco-homes along the coast, they're discovering that digital construction management tools are...

Financial Support Options Helping Devon’s Small Businesses Thrive

Running a small business in Devon isn’t easy, is it? Rising energy costs, unpredictable customer demand, and the pressure to keep up with technology can leave even the most experienced owners feeling stretched. But here’s the upside: there are more support options than many realise.

From grants and loans to training programs and digital tools, small businesses in Devon have access to...

New South West corporate law firm Elevate Legal expands with senior appointments

Elevate Legal , the South West-based corporate law, which was launched earlier this year in partnership with Excello Law , has expanded its team with the appointment of two senior lawyers: experienced corporate lawyer Dominic Hollingsworth and commercial partner Krista Searle.

Dominic Hollingsworth brings over 25 years’ expertise in corporate law, advising on a broad range of complex...

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Simpkins Edwards hosts successful healthcare focused event in Exeter

South West accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is celebrating the success of its specialist event designed to equip GP practices with practical strategies for managing rising costs while embracing sustainability.

Around 50 delegates from Devon, Cornwall and Somerset attended The Business of General Practice, a free one-day seminar at Sandy Park in Exeter, which addressed critical...

Parklink Launches ‘Approved’ Accreditation to Celebrate Quality in the UK Park Holiday Home Ownership Industry

Parklink, the UK’s leading marketplace for the UK park holiday home ownership industry, is excited to announce the launch of Parklink Approved—a national accreditation scheme designed to recognise holiday parks that put fairness, transparency, and customer care at the heart of the UK park holiday home ownership industry. As thousands of people across the country enjoy the unique benefits of...

Husband-and- wife team open new barnstaple kitchen showroom

A husband-and-wife team of Nick and Sue Hughes from Bideford have proudly opened a new German kitchen showroom in Barnstaple this week.

Kutchenhaus Barnstaple is a 1,722 sq. ft showroom space, situated at Green Lanes shopping centre, which offers the latest in German engineered kitchens, plus forward-thinking appliances from brands such as AEG, Smeg, Bora, Caple, Quooker, and more...

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IMP Software secures investment to accelerate innovation and broaden unified financial management platform for the education sector

IMP Software , the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, has announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.

The partnership with Partech, a focused technology growth investor, will allow Exeter-based IMP to more than double its R&D...

10 CSR Platforms Redefining Workplace Giving in the UK

Workplace giving in the UK is no longer about donating to a charity. It’s about making a lasting positive impact, not just for the non-profit but for the community as a whole. Contributing to a charity’s mission is important, but how do you find the right organisations to partner with? And how do you know if your efforts and contributions are making a difference?

This is where...

7 Tools to Leverage for 5 Departments in Your Organisation

When you want to build a business that continues to grow and thrive, you need more than just a good-quality product or service. You also need a dedicated team of employees assisted by tools and processes that work as efficiently as they do.

The right tools can automate repetitive tasks and increase productivity and efficiency, which in the long run means business success. Every...

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