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Devon Work Hubs - home to growing business communities

The way many people work has changed forever since the coronavirus pandemic.

More people are working from home or adopting a hybrid option shared between work and home – and Work Hubs across Devon are playing a key role in helping provide flexibility for people looking for workspace.

The Devon Work Hub network launched in 2012, initially with two work hubs. It has since...

What to know about starting a clothing business

If you have always wondered how to start your own clothing brand, you have come to the right place. Maybe you have a dream about having an online shop or selling your own clothing line to retail shops, but don’t have any experience or know-how. It is, in fact, a business you can run, without any previous experience or education in fashion, if you have the drive to be an entrepreneur.

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Plymouth Science Park welcomes comms provider following acquisition

Plymouth Science Park is delighted to welcome Cardiff-based technology support company Flotek to the Park, following their recent growth.

Flotek is an IT and comms service provider delivering SMEs with trusted innovative and cost-effective cloud technology. Founded by a trio of experienced entrepreneurs, the group supports SMEs across the South West and Wales with transformative...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments....

A New B2B Venture: What are the Business Opportunities Like in East Devon?

Starting a new business can be an incredibly (as well as stressful in equal measure) exciting time. It comes with the promise of new opportunities and potentially lucrative financial returns. However, it is not a decision that can be taken lightly. There are a number of factors you need to consider, the location being an important one.

If you’re planning on opening your business in...

Devon Work Hubs Open Their Doors on "Brew Monday"

The third Monday in January has been known as “Blue Monday” ever since 2005 when Sky Travel identified it as the most depressing day of the year.

While there may be no scientific evidence to prove this, it stands to reason that people may struggle at this time of year. The end of the festive season, the cold dark evenings and wintery weather combined with increased debt and failing...

Devon employees to benefit from company’s cost of living support package

Employees at RGB Building Supplies are to benefit from a comprehensive financial support package to provide help during the current challenging times.

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) – which includes RGB building Supplies – are providing employees with a one-off winter payment of £500 in January to help with the rising cost of living.

In addition, through IBMG’s...

Ambitious vision for Great South West launched at Parliament

The ambitions for the Great South West, the new economic powerhouse promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region, have been announced at a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords.

The Great South West Partnership launched its exciting new vision to become the greenest and cleanest region in the UK at the event, on Tuesday January 10.

The...

Whisky Tasting Event at The Golf & Country Club

Specialist spirits company and the Exeter Golf & Country Club host their first blind whisky tasting

Local spirits tasting specialist, Azu Spirits , are hosting their first blind tasting event at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Thursday 26th January at Wear Park Restaurant. Following a range of successful guided tasting events in Devon, Azu Spirits are now offering their signature blind tasting experience at this exclusive event, which will explore a diverse collection of premium single malt...

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‘Best year yet’ for Honiton auctioneers

Chilcotts Auctioneers is starting 2023 on a high after sales soared last year.

During 2022, Chilcotts’ auctions saw an unprecedented rise in sales from 2019, the previous full year of trading pre-Covid, with figures showing an impressive increase of 50 per cent.

Auctioneer, Duncan Chilcott said: “It was our best year yet, and we have no doubt that this can be attributed to one...

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