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.
Classpeople, the leading independent education recruitment specialists in the South-West, today announced two further senior management appointments. The appointments have been made to strengthen the team in line with development plans for later this year.
Andy Taylor, a self-confessed fitness fanatic, who has eight years’ experience in financial management and has ACMA (Associate...
Plymouth Business Show 2015 innovates business networking
Innovative local digital startup Krowdthink and the Plymouth and Devon Chamber are partnering to make the networking opportunity at the Plymouth Business Show on Wednesday 17 June at Plymouth Pavilions, a fantastically enhanced digital experience for exhibitors and visitors.
If you want to strike success in a business meeting- offer a plate of shortbread, new research reveals.
A study of 2,000 business workers found one in four say they’re more inclined to close a deal in a meeting because of the biscuits provided, with shortbread, chocolate bourbons and flapjacks all likely to win a favourable reaction.
The inaugural mass participation, Workplace Challenge Midday Mile takes place at noon on Wednesday 20th May.
Devon employees will be joining with others across the country, taking a break from their desks, factories and shop floors to walk, jog, run, or cycle this fun, social, mile.
Workplace Challenge in the county is coordinated by Active Devon and the midday mile is one of a...
Former primary school teacher and mum of two Lucy Bassett is set to clean up the homes of Plymouth with the launch of her own eco-friendly domestic cleaning and home care business, Bright & Beautiful.
Lucy, who was born in Plymouth and now lives in the city with her young family launches her business this month managing a team of cleaners to deliver ethical, professional and eco-...
Greenergy’s Plymouth fuel terminal has won a second consecutive Gold RoSPA award for its on-going commitment to safety improvement. The terminal has been part of the awards scheme for the past six years, having been previously awarded four Silver awarded awards.
Greenergy has owned the Plymouth terminal – made up of the Cattedown and Mayflower fuel terminals – since 2008 having...