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Jurassic Fibre responds to national rise in living costs and supports South West communities by cutting ultrafast broadband prices

South West ultrafast broadband company, Jurassic Fibre , has responded to the national rise in living costs by halving the price of their ultrafast fibre-to-the-premises broadband packages.

The announcement comes shortly after the award-winning ISP reached its key milestone of 75,000 connected premises. On a mission to enhance the digital infrastructure of the region, Exeter-based...

Does every business need its own website?

Lots of companies are still unaware of the importance of owning a website and the impact it may have on their revenue. A majority of customers will visit a business's website before using their service or purchasing anything from them. Therefore, web design is one of the most important factors that determines the success of a business.

Why every business needs a website

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VAT: A brief history

Value-added tax or VAT as it is more commonly known is one of the largest sources of revenue for the Government in the UK; the third largest to be specific. It was first brought into effect in the UK in 1973 so as to replace the old Purchase Tax system that was in place before VAT. This new tax system was brought in not long after the UK joined the European Union.

VAT is a levy that...

Foot Anstey welcomes 12 work experience students to its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices

Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed its first cohort of Year 12 and 13 work experience students as part of its Activate Work Experience Programme in its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices.

During their time at the firm, the students gained valuable insights into life at a commercial law firm. Also, the students took part in a recruitment workshop helped on key skills, such as CV writing...

ObenInc – Professional SEO Services for Small Businesses

With the modern development in digital marketing, promoting your small business online has never offered better value for money or rewarded you with greater profit margins than in our current marketing era.

Whereas once small businesses would be forced to launch expensive marketing campaigns, targeting a wider national audience and in return typically expect a limited return of...

Turner & Townsend grows South West footprint with new office in Plymouth

Turner & Townsend are pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Plymouth to support the growth of the business in the South West of England.

The global professional services business already employs over 460 people in the South West, including 40 in the Plymouth area, and has worked with clients in the region for over 30 years. This permanent base will enhance our...

Pantaenius UK sponsors crucial lifejackets for the Disabled Sailing Association.

Pantaenius UK, the leading Yacht and Motorboat insurer, is pleased to announce they have donated Spinlock 6D Deckvest lifejackets to Torquay based sailing charity Disabled Sailing Association (DSA).

Pantaenius UK, part of the Pantaenius Group, has provided insurance solutions for 50 years and today has offices in Plymouth and Southampton. Enjoying the water safely is at the core of...

New report reveals South West businesses’ changing use of technology since pandemic

The attitude of South West business leaders towards technology underwent a major shift in the pandemic, according to a new survey.

South West IT and technology support specialists Timewade carried out the ‘Time to Deliver’ survey , in partnership with leading South West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming .

The findings reveal how the pandemic changed business leaders’ view on the...

Five Devon businesses win prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

South West Business Council have announced this year’s regional recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organisations who excel in one of four categories: International trade, innovation, sustainable development or promoting opportunity (through social mobility).

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Social Gin Tasting at Local Holiday Home

Local spirits company offers unique blind tasting experiences

Devon-based Azu Spirits have launched an exciting new gin and whisky tasting experience across the South West, just in time for summer.

Azu is partnering with venues and holiday homes across the South West to offer premium tasting experiences to private parties, businesses, and events. The blind tasting showcases six distinct Scottish single malt whiskies or British gins. Azu also...

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