Internationally acclaimed Salcombe Distilling Co. is delighted to have won the prestigious Export Business of the Year category at the Devon Chamber of Commerce Awards, which honours the very best in entrepreneurship and enterprise.
Just over half-a-decade after creating its very first bottle of gin, Salcombe Distilling Company’s brands, Salcombe Gin and New London Light are seen in some of the biggest and most important markets around the globe.
Leading figures from the South West business community were out in force at the newly refurbished Schiller Hall at Buckfast...
With online shopping becoming more and more popular, e-commerce and online business start ups are growing at a rapid rate. In fact, according to the Business Data Group, the UK’s e-commerce start-up sector is booming at levels not seen before.
Its research showed that in the week before the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown was announced, more than 500 e-commerce start-ups were formed. Five weeks later, that figure had risen exponentially to almost 1,300 e-commerce start-ups per week – around 800 more than the same week in 2019.
If you own an e-commerce business, or you’re thinking...
Exeter has become a lucrative location for those looking to start up or headquarter their business in recent years. Nearby to major air and rail terminals, linking the town to London and beyond, Exeter is home to huge holdings companies that collectively have tens of millions of pounds under management. This trend is only set to grow, so we thought we’d share with you some of the companies that have set up shop in Exeter, contributing jobs and investment into the local area.
Pennon Group
Who would have thought that Exeter would be home to one of the country's most...
Starting a new business is tough. And it's a risk that rarely pays off. The vast majority go under within five years, while the average lifespan for an S&P 500 company is now less than 20 years. But there are exceptions. And in this case, researchers from BusinessFinancing.co.uk decided to find them. Using data sourced from Companies House, they put together some lists of the UK's oldest running businesses . It includes banks, publishers, shipping companies, and an Exeter-based firm that's been doing business for over two centuries.
Exeter's award-winning construction consultancy, Bailey Partnership, has celebrated its 50th anniversary by expanding onto the South Coast of England and picking up four top titles in the Constructing Excellence Awards South West – including Winner of Winners.
Founded in 1971, Bailey Partnership has a 110 strong team of professionals and is active across the South of England with six offices from St Austell in Cornwall to London, including a brand-new office in Chichester.
The ‘Building Top 100’ construction consultancy and former ‘Building Magazine Construction...
A talented design engineer at Richter has been recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) at a prestigious regional civil engineering event.
The winners of the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards 2021 in association with Kier BAM were announced by Rob Bell, TV presenter and engineer, on Thursday 30 September at a gala ceremony in the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.
Sally Ameen, who is based at Richter in Exeter, was presented with a Highly Commended award in the Graduate of the Year category, sponsored by WSP.
South West employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has appointed Alex Mackie as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support the firm’s ambitious three year strategy and growth aspirations.
Alex joins from Tozers LLP, where he was Commercial Director, and brings with him an impressive range of experience forged in banking, commercial and legal sectors. He will be pivotal in helping to drive the firm‘s strategic goals and vision for the future.
Alex, commenting on his appointment, said: “I am excited to be joining Stephens Scown at this time, which has proven...
To meet the growing demand for its tax services across South West England and beyond, award-winning accountancy firm Milsted Langdon has appointed Patrick Collins as its latest Tax Director.
Patrick joins the firm’s office in Bristol with more than 20 years of experience working in private client tax matters, including time spent at two ‘Big Four’ firms and some of the leading Top 20 accountancy firms.
He is an excellent addition to the firm’s already experienced team and can advise on a wide range of issues affecting entrepreneurs, business owners and high net worth...
Following a year of cancelled events and changes to the working life, Trotec laser is pleased to be hitting the road and taking a cohort of laser machines on the road to Exeter between September 21st and 22nd.
The roadshows are designed to bring Trotec's laser cutters and engravers to a wider audience. The events are ideal for businesses interested in seeing how the introduction of laser technology can improve workflow and profitability.
Each roadshow appointment is tailored to the specific needs of the visitor. From improving productivity or production quality with a...
One of the most active community organisations in the west country has made a splash by securing its 100th business supporter - a new watersports company.
Shaka Watersports has signed up to Love Topsham, the high profile community interest company that acts as a cheerleader for the East Devon estuary town.
Love Topsham already has scores of independent local firms as business supporters, ranging from food shops and fitness professionals to artisan craftspeople and even estate agents and holiday let owners, all based in and operating from Topsham.
