Business

Devon charities encouraged to safeguard donations and resources during fraud awareness week

With Charity Fraud Awareness Week taking place between 27th November and 1st December, Ansvar, a leading specialist insurer for the charity, not-for-profit and faith sectors, is raising awareness about how organisations across Devon can be proactive to protect their assets, reputation, and beneficiaries.

The week serves as a vital initiative to promote understanding about the serious...

Outsource for the Win: How to Grow Your Business Quickly

Outsourcing, when strategically implemented, can be a powerful catalyst for your business's rapid growth. It opens doors to specialised skills and innovative solutions, often beyond the scope of in-house capabilities. By outsourcing certain functions, you optimise operational efficiency and free up valuable resources. Outsourcing allows you to focus on core business activities while external...

From Clotted Cream to Coffee Beans: Launching Your Café in Devon

Nestled in the heart of England’s southwest, Devon boasts a vibrant café culture. One that beckons entrepreneurs to embark on a unique culinary journey. Of course, this picturesque landscape and its rich cultural heritage is the perfect place to launch a new café.

The allure of this delightful spot might have been enough to convince you to launch your very own café in Devon! As you...

Plymouth business scoops top awards at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards

A Plymouth-based business has won a top award at the 2023 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards.

The awards often referred to as the ‘Oscars of franchising’ were held at the Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on 9th November 2023.

Plymouth-based home help company Extra Help took home the ‘Lifestyle Franchisor of the Year’.

Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘...

Learn How to Plan a Corporate Event Your Attendees Won't Soon Forget 

We live in a society that focuses attention on productivity because it's closely connected to producing outcomes and results. As such, when you're planning a corporate event, you get the impression that it's a complete waste of time and resources. Nevertheless, upon reflecting on the matter, you realize that conferences, shareholders' meetings, product launches, and charity events generate...

Exeter IT company shortlisted for technology expert award

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to...

Foot Anstey bolsters its banking and finance team with numerous hires

Growing national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Partner, Emma Earp to its banking and finance team. This also demonstrates the investment the firm is making in strengthening its banking finance offering as it follows the recent additions of Managing Associate, Emma Wood, Solicitor, Michael Bolous and Paralegal, Matteo Hassan to the team.

Emma, who will be based in Foot Anstey's...

Strategies for Safe and Quick Financial Transactions

Is payment fraud scaring you away from digital transactions? Juniper Research estimates that online payment fraud will cost $362 billion worldwide between 2023 and 2028, including $91 billion in 2028. Yet 70% of customers leave due to slow checkouts. The answer? Payment processing optimized for speed and security.

TIP 1: Offer Multiple Payment Options

Offer payment options to...

Devon electrical wholesaler celebrates award win

Devondale Electrical is celebrating after being named as Wholesaler of the Year at the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards 2023, further solidifying its reputation as a leading industry supplier.

The awards recognised industry excellence and honoured outstanding individual achievement, technical innovation, and supply-chain collaboration.

By winning the Wholesaler of the...

Mid-Devon garage reporting most profitable period with First Stop

A mid-Devon garage is enjoying its most profitable period of trading since new owners took over in May 2022, with £100,000 recently invested on a huge refurbishment, new equipment and opting to become a member of the First Stop network.

Cully Tyres & Autocare, remains the biggest independent tyre dealer in Cullompton, but has seen a transformation in business, after recruiting...

Family Law Company - Specialists have an advantage, the same is true in family law.