Business

VAT: A brief history

Value-added tax or VAT as it is more commonly known is one of the largest sources of revenue for the Government in the UK; the third largest to be specific. It was first brought into effect in the UK in 1973 so as to replace the old Purchase Tax system that was in place before VAT. This new tax system was brought in not long after the UK joined the European Union.

VAT is a levy that...

Foot Anstey welcomes 12 work experience students to its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices

Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed its first cohort of Year 12 and 13 work experience students as part of its Activate Work Experience Programme in its Bristol, Exeter and Southampton offices.

During their time at the firm, the students gained valuable insights into life at a commercial law firm. Also, the students took part in a recruitment workshop helped on key skills, such as CV writing...

ObenInc – Professional SEO Services for Small Businesses

With the modern development in digital marketing, promoting your small business online has never offered better value for money or rewarded you with greater profit margins than in our current marketing era.

Whereas once small businesses would be forced to launch expensive marketing campaigns, targeting a wider national audience and in return typically expect a limited return of...

Turner & Townsend grows South West footprint with new office in Plymouth

Turner & Townsend are pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Plymouth to support the growth of the business in the South West of England.

The global professional services business already employs over 460 people in the South West, including 40 in the Plymouth area, and has worked with clients in the region for over 30 years. This permanent base will enhance our...

Pantaenius UK sponsors crucial lifejackets for the Disabled Sailing Association.

Pantaenius UK, the leading Yacht and Motorboat insurer, is pleased to announce they have donated Spinlock 6D Deckvest lifejackets to Torquay based sailing charity Disabled Sailing Association (DSA).

Pantaenius UK, part of the Pantaenius Group, has provided insurance solutions for 50 years and today has offices in Plymouth and Southampton. Enjoying the water safely is at the core of...

New report reveals South West businesses’ changing use of technology since pandemic

The attitude of South West business leaders towards technology underwent a major shift in the pandemic, according to a new survey.

South West IT and technology support specialists Timewade carried out the ‘Time to Deliver’ survey , in partnership with leading South West accountancy firm Bishop Fleming .

The findings reveal how the pandemic changed business leaders’ view on the...

Five Devon businesses win prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

South West Business Council have announced this year’s regional recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.

The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organisations who excel in one of four categories: International trade, innovation, sustainable development or promoting opportunity (through social mobility).

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Social Gin Tasting at Local Holiday Home

Local spirits company offers unique blind tasting experiences

Devon-based Azu Spirits have launched an exciting new gin and whisky tasting experience across the South West, just in time for summer.

Azu is partnering with venues and holiday homes across the South West to offer premium tasting experiences to private parties, businesses, and events. The blind tasting showcases six distinct Scottish single malt whiskies or British gins. Azu also...

Is it necessary for a food marketing agency in London to have experience in the industry?

Hiring a food marketing agency can allow you to take your brand to the next level. From helping you create engaging content and building a presence on social media to working on your brand strategy and assisting with events, a food marketing agency can take care of it all. You can sit back and watch your brand grow.

But, this is not to say that hiring a food marketing agency in...

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Five work at home job ideas

With over 4.23 million self-employed workers in the United Kingdom, working for yourself is a very appealing prospect for many people, especially if you don't get on with your boss!

Working from home and becoming your own boss offers you a career where you can work on your own terms and can allow you to follow your passions. Many people have turned a skill or hobby into a successful...

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