Business

Skills bootcamps set to enhance employment opportunities in the region

The Heart of the South West LEP (HotSW LEP), Digital Skills Partnership , has launched ten free Digital and Technical bootcamps, providing people in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay with the opportunity to access free training worth up to £3,000.

The Government-funded #Train4Tomorrow bootcamps will help adults develop digital and technical skills that lead to higher-paid roles...

Despite Covid-19, South West growth economy businesses remain ambitious about growth

BGF releases first survey into the attitudes of growth economy companies in the UK:

  • Two thirds (68%) of South West respondents say they are still motivated to grow their business in 2021, despite challenges of Covid-19
  • 63% of South West respondents say that the pandemic has prompted them to make permanent changes to their business

New research released...

Collaborate South West

Pandemic sees South West companies collaborate not compete

Businesses across the South West worked more closely together in 2020 despite the economic challenges of the pandemic.

A survey of over 100 companies by Collaborate South West found that over two thirds increased levels of collaboration with other organisations, with 80% believing collaboration to be extremely or very important to their business success moving forward.

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“Firms need to be more aware of cyber crime” - says digital insurance broker

A leading insurance broker has urged UK firms to be more aware of cyber crime. Get Indemnity, a digital insurance broker, which specialises in professional indemnity, has noticed a surge in companies reporting cyber attacks again in recent years - and is now encouraging firms to get the right cover for online attacks.

“A cyber attack can be anything from data leaks, to site hacking...

Small Business Saturday's virtual tour offer Plymouth firms vital support

Small businesses in Plymouth and across Devon are being encouraged to join Small Business Saturday UK ’s online roadshow, when the campaign’s nationwide virtual tour will zoom into the city offering support and mentoring for small businesses and communities affected by the pandemic.

Arriving in Plymouth on 24 November for a ‘virtual visit’, ‘The Tour’ will shine a light on the city...

National Consultancy Chooses Plymouth Science Park to Support Growth Plans

Ensafe , a leading health, safety and environmental consultancy is expanding their business and relocating to Plymouth Science Park to support plans to grow the business in the South West of England.

The firm, which employs over 251 personnel and has seven regional offices in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland will be relocating their South West office to Plymouth Science...

Builders merchant launches campaign to support Devon businesses

With the pandemic having had a detrimental effect on local businesses across the region, RGB Building Supplies’ latest ‘Support Local’ initiative is giving away £500 worth of independent shop and venue vouchers every week until the end of January.

The new initiative kick-starts on Monday 2nd November, when 10 RGB customers will win a £50 voucher to spend at their local butcher. Then,...

Fully-funded, bespoke support launches for businesses in East Devon

To help businesses in East Devon at this challenging time, East Devon District Council are funding a £40,000 package of Business Support.

The support programmes, delivered by Cosmic and Business Information Point , will include packages of training, advice and direct consultancy. This is specific, tailored support for East Devon businesses over and above any other regional support...

Small businesses to benefit from kickstart growth funding

Small businesses and the tourism sector across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay are among those who can benefit from the Growth Support Kickstart Grant Scheme offering grants of up to £3,000.

Application forms for the grant are available on the Growth Support Kickstart Grant website from noon on Tuesday 1 September.

It follows the recent government announcement of a £10...

Award-winning business defies coronavirus and is set to open first shop in Teignmouth

With the sun shining and tourists out in full force, the team at The Drifting Bear Co , an award-winning, local creative business, will open their first bricks and mortar shop, ROAM, in Teignmouth on Monday 24th August.

While the doors to the Northumberland Place shop were set to open on Easter weekend, COVID-19 had other ideas. Not ready to give up on their dreams, the company...

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