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.
Exeter city centre-based businesses have come together to showcase the city’s wedding industry through nine short films, a brand-new website and an event at Exeter Cathedral.
The business-led campaign called #SomethingSpecial is supported by InExeter, Exeter’s Business Improvement District, and celebrates the city’s independent businesses and larger retailers linked to the wedding industry who have faced a difficult 2020 and 2021 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
From venues and caterers to dress makers and jewellery designers, #SomethingSpecial celebrates the...
Milsted Langdon has once again teamed up with The Business Exchange to take part in this year’s South West Charity Conference and Expo next month.
This popular event, first hosted in 2019, is designed to support and guide local charities and third sector organisations by bringing together expertise from across the region.
The latest event, due to be held from 13 until17 September, will once again include a talk and panel presentation from Milsted Langdon’s Head of Charity and Not for Profit, Gill Freeman.
Gill’s Finance FAQs session promises to answer any...
A Exeter-based businessman has been appointed by the Government to help small businesses seize the post-Brexit opportunities offered by the UK’s new trade deals.
Simon Lane of HEL Performance Products has joined the Department for International Trade’s cadre of more than 400 successful business leaders across England, tasked with passing their expertise in selling overseas onto other, less experienced companies.
HEL Performance began exporting its range of performance vehicle braking products in 2002 by setting up distributors in five European countries, and the company...
