Over 80% of British consumers reported feelings of happiness and contentment when they purchase goods or services from small and independent businesses, compared to just 53% who buy from large chains, according to new research.
This comes from a new survey of 2,000 UK adults by Avery WePrint that reveals a consumer trust issue when it comes to dealing with large corporations, with only...
The vast majority of the UK’s small business owners believe that they should be running events to support their business objectives (88%), yet less than one in ten (8%) actually does.
Small businesses neglecting events as part of their marketing mix could be missing out on a significant growth opportunity: A separate survey of 2000 UK adults has revealed that 96% of people prefer...
Active Devon is encouraging employees across Devon to try a new sport or activity this month, as Shake Up September from Workplace Challenge aims to get the nation’s workplaces more active.
Workplace Challenge, the free, online activity programme which combines cutting edge technology with sport and physical activity opportunities, is inviting employees in Devon to join the national...
2015 is a landmark year for Cornish Gems, as the luxury holiday letting specialists celebrate their eighth year of trading with a move into larger premises and announce the launch of their latest venture, Devon Gems - luxury holidays by the sea.
Launched in 2007, Cornish Gems set out to fulfil a niche in the holiday letting market, bringing Cornwall's luxurious holiday homes, cottages...
Described as the most significant shakeup in commercial property agency in Plymouth in recent years, well-known local agent Mark Slade has joined Bruton Knowles.
Mark, a former fly half and Captain of Plymouth Albion, is a leading figure in Plymouth’s close-knit commercial property circuit and brings an extensive network of business contacts as well as a wealth of new leads.
Thrive Hubs, an innovative network of co-working hubs, is due to officially open its door for business for the first time in Plymouth in three weeks, thanks to the completion of its first project in Ocean Crescent.
“The interest shown by the business community during and after the Plymouth Business Show gave the whole team a massive boost. We have always passionately believed we are...
Women in business in Devon and Somerset are set to benefit from a £1.1m superfast broadband fund as part of plans announced by the Prime Minister this week to ‘to end the gender pay gap in a generation’.
Devon and Somerset successfully bid for a share of the money which is being made available as part of the extension of a Government initiative, announced by the Chancellor in the...
Research released today reveals that over politeness in the workplace could be detrimental to Plymouth businesses.
The research conducted by online expenses management provider, webexpenses, found that a staggering 82% of office-based business managers claim that being too polite could be costing their organisation money.
When asked if they were too polite when managing...
Overall business confidence has risen in the South West in the last six months, underpinned by companies’ expectations of an improvement in exports as well as an anticipated increase in investment levels, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds Bank.
The twice-yearly report, now in its 23rd year, gathers the views of 1,500 UK companies, predominantly small to...
The search is on to find the most dog-friendly places in the South West as the Kennel Club launches its Be Dog Friendly Awards 2015.
The competition, now in its ninth year, is part of the Be Dog Friendly campaign which aims to break down barriers for man’s best friend by encouraging more businesses and public spaces to welcome dogs through their doors.
