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The tools that keep your small business organised

Running a small business often means juggling many roles at once. You might spend your morning replying to customers, your afternoon updating inventory, and your evening sending invoices. Without the right systems, this constant switching can lead to mistakes and lost time. Staying organised is...

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Accounting for Small Businesses in 2024: A Simple Guide

In 2024, the world of small businesses is buzzing with new technologies, changing rules, and more ways to manage money. Knowing how to handle your finances is critical for any small business wanting to grow and stay stable. This guide shows you the most important accounting moves to ensure your small business is not just surviving but thriving.

Part 1: The ABCs of Accounting Getting a...
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Wains gains economy advantage with Mercedes-Benz Actros L

Devon haulier Wains Transport is enjoying a welcome boost in fuel efficiency from its latest Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor unit.

The truck has joined another Actros at Wains and both are comfortably ahead of any other vehicles on the operator’s 25-strong fleet.

“We don’t measure mpg obsessively, because there’s a lot of variation in the work our trucks do, but the Actros are...

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Simple Steps For Optimising Your Fleet Performance

Managing a fleet efficiently is crucial for operational success and customer satisfaction. Whether your fleet consists of a handful of vehicles or spans a nationwide network, optimising its performance can lead to significant savings in time and petrol costs while boosting service quality. This article outlines simple yet powerful steps for enhancing your fleet operations, drawing on the...

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TUI aircraft at Exeter Airport

80,000 extra seats from Exeter Airport with TUI

TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has announced an additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 providing an additional 80,000 seats.

This additional aircraft supports TUI’s commitment to offering more choice and flexibility to customers across the UK, with an unrivalled approach to flying from local airports.

Andrew Flintham, TUI UK...

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Food Drink Devon Launches New ‘Devon Wine of the Year’ Award

A prestigious new award, ‘Devon Wine of the Year’, has been launched by the Food Drink Devon Awards to celebrate the very best wine the county produces, from its plethora of high calibre vineyards and wineries. Entries are open to all Devon-based producers, both members and non-members of the organisation, with entries closing on Monday 22nd April. The winner of the inaugural ‘Devon Wine of...

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Presentation by Alastair Banks of Optix Solutions

Lightning talk sparks double benefit

An informative presentation about the use of generative AI in marketing not only benefitted attendees but also local charity Children’s Hospice South West.

The ‘lightning’ talk was given by Optix Solutions co-founder Alastair Banks who provided an overview of how AI is a practical and creative tool for marketers which can be adapted for multiple uses to save time, increase efficiency...

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SIIS Limited Joins the Troy Group of Companies

Troy is delighted to announce the acquisition of SIIS Limited to support its UK growth strategy and its second acquisition in Scotland in 2024.

SIIS specialise in ironmongery and industrial supplies and serve a wide range of customers across Scotland and the UK from their four sites located in Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Dunfermline and Edinburgh.

Troy, the largest independent...

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Great success for new pub landlord

Honiton Pub landlord David exceeds sales forecast in record time and is invited to the Greene King Night of Excellence.

David, the cherished pub landlord of The Heathfield Inn in Honiton has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing his yearly sales forecast in just seven months. This exceptional accomplishment is attributed to David's warm-hearted welcoming approach and...

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Local steel fabricaiton firm celebrate 10 years of certification

10 years on, Neil Hart, Jay Hart and Jack Gailer celebrate 10 years of ISO9001 certification with Westcountry Fabrication Ltd.

A steel fabrication firm serving Devon and Cornwall, are celebrating 10 years of quality certification! Westcountry Fabrication Ltd have been awarded the ISO9001:2015 certification by industry specialists Steel Construction Certification Scheme Limited (SCCS...

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Womble Bond Dickinson achieves Disability Confident Leader status

Plymouth law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has achieved Disability Confident Leader status – the highest accreditation in the Department for Work and Pensions' scheme which recognises and supports employers who recruit and retain people with disabilities.

WBD employs over 1,100 people across eight offices in the UK and has been a Disability Confident Employer since 2018. The ‘...

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