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Navigating the Financial Challenges of Owning a Small Business in Devon

Running a small business in Devon is both rewarding and challenging. With its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, Devon offers a unique environment for entrepreneurs. However, financial management can be tricky.

Fortunately, we’ve put together a concise guide to help you navigate the financial challenges of owning a small business in this beautiful part of the country....

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Free training and 1-2-1 support for community businesses and social enterprises to help Devon ‘Do Business Differently’

Independent charity Devon Communities Together (DCT) is providing a series of free training workshops as part of a whole package of support for community businesses in Devon.

Alongside the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), New Prosperity Devon and Stir to Action, DCT is engaging with local communities to support the development of social enterprises, community businesses,...

How small businesses can best manage cash flow

Cash flow management is critical to success for small businesses but this is also an area where many struggle which can have a big impact on the company. Having a higher amount of money coming into the business than going out towards expenses is positive cash flow , but how can you achieve this and what are the common issues?

Managing Inventory

Effective inventory management...

Get ready for pensions auto-enrolment

Small businesses across the South West are being advised to prepare themselves for pensions auto-enrolment says ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Figures show that there are 513,000 companies across the region that are classed as being a small or medium sized business.

The government reaffirmed their commitment to auto-enrolment (AE) in the June 2010 budget....

Small businesses invited to explore office spaces at East Devon Business Centre

Are you a small business owner looking to grow beyond your home office? Or perhaps you're in need of a satellite office for your expanding team?

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is hosting a special event to showcase eight newly available office spaces at the East Devon Business Centre, in Honiton, supporting independent businesses with affordable workspaces on flexible leases....