Business

Work starts on Enterprise Centre for northern Devon

The Enterprise Centre is the “gateway building” at Devon County Council’s emerging Business Park development at Roundswell, near Barnstaple.

The centre, which will offer high quality office and collaboration space, is expected to be completed by the end of this year (2020). It will provide tailored support for entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses that have potential...

Gold and silver for Kitley House Hotel in Devon Tourism Awards

Kitley House Hotel is celebrating having won Gold and Silver in the prestigious Devon Tourism Awards 2019. The four* hotel at Yealmpton, near Plymouth, was delighted to win Gold as ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ against stiff competition from other leading businesses, and also scooped Silver in the ‘Business Events Venue’ category.

Kitley House Hotel received its two sparkling Dartington...

Kitley House Hotel is 2x finalist in 2019 Devon Tourism Awards

2019 has been an award-winning year for Kitley House at Yealmpton and the hotel is now in the running for Gold in this year’s Devon Tourism Awards – in not one but two categories.

Following a meeting of the judging panel last week, Kitley is through to the finals in Wedding Venue of the Year and Business Events Venue of the Year. The Devon Tourism Awards are now in their 10th year and...

Raising awareness of modern-day loneliness in Plymouth

A new initiative is being launched in Plymouth this month to raise awareness of modern-day loneliness. Sisters Jennifer Hamer and Carolyn Campbell, who are running the campaign, are concerned about the impact loneliness can have on people’s mental health when working from home.

Carolyn Says:

“Working from home can be great for work-life balance but it can be very lonely. It can...

The changing face of brands - don't be the bad apple

Brands are curious things, they consume time and effort to produce and yet for most small business their value is never tangible. From the largest multinationals to the smallest one person businesses, brands are everywhere and every person makes a decision with reference to them. What shampoo? which sandwich? where to go out? Each has its own unique message which effects each person...

Bruton Knowles Plymouth Office Latest Deals Done

Bruton Knowles Plymouth based property consultancy continues to secure new deals and instructions across the local area. The sales/lettings cover both the commercial and industrial sectors, showcasing the team’s range of expertise and skill sets.

Highlighting the demand for ‘smaller’ industrial units within the area, Bruton Knowles has recently let units 1D and 1E at Riverside...

Bruton Knowles Celebrates Five Years of Growth in Plymouth

National property consultancy, Bruton Knowles, is celebrating its 5th year anniversary of the opening of its Plymouth office and is set to instigate plans for further growth in 2019.

The firm, which has 12 branches across the UK, opened an office in Plymouth as part of its expansion into the South West region. Since launching five years ago, it has already proved a success, seeing...

Bruton Knowles Plymouth Office Latest Deals Done

Plymouth based property consultancy, Bruton Knowles, has had a successful start to the year, already securing a number of completed transactions as well as new instructions across all sectors of the market. The sales/lettings range from commercial to charity and industrial, showcasing the team’s range of knowledge and skill sets.

To kick off, the agency has contributed to helping an...

Inspiring new film celebrates the people behind Plymouth's growing community business sector

A film dedicated to the people of Plymouth and the city’s growing community business sector has been launched.

The uplifting footage, produced by independent trust Power to Change, highlights some of the people, places and ideas behind the city’s dynamic alternative economy.

The short film features a range of projects from across the city, including Street Factory, a dance...

Exclusive: 45% of South West employees have felt bullied by a boss

New research has revealed that 45% of people in the South West have felt bullied by a boss throughout their careers, and a huge 87% said they would confront their boss if they thought they were in the wrong.

The survey of more than 1,000 employees was carried out by UK printing supply company TonerGiant . Interestingly, 42% of the South West see their boss as a friend, but not a close...

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