RobEd Petroc is encouraging North Devon businesses to “play your part in shaping the workforce of the future”: By hosting a T Level student work placement, you could inspire and change the career path of a young learner in your local area, while benefitting from new skills within your business at no additional cost. What are … Read more
The fifth annual North Devon Business Awards are now open for entries with 14 categories offering the opportunity for every business in the area to enter. The awards are free to enter for every business based or operating in North Devon and there are no costs involved at any stage, apart from the price of … Read more
Jacquie Dove, owner of The Lyn Valley Dog House in Lynton, was one of hundreds of small businesses joining a special reception at the House of Lords in November to celebrate the upcoming Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is on 2 December 2023 to celebrate small business success and encourages people to ‘shop local’ and support … Read more
Eligible North Devon businesses can apply for Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants of between ÂŁ2,500 and ÂŁ25,000 from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKPSF). The central government grants are being channelled through North Devon Council and Torridge District Council to North Devon+, which is managing the grant process. The grants aim to … Read more
A new region-wide fund has been launched by the British Business Bank to support new and growing small businesses in the South West. The ÂŁ200m South West Investment Fund (SWIF) covers the entire South West region and provides loans from ÂŁ25k to ÂŁ2m and equity investment up to ÂŁ5m to help a range of small … Read more
Building Growth, part of the YTKO Group, is providing a series of skills bootcamps for businesses in Devon. If you are looking for training courses to boost your career, help you start-up or run your business then Skills Bootcamps could help. Focusing on key skills to boost your knowledge in key topics in just eight … Read more
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub has launched a new service offering free, fully funded one-to-one digital business support. Businesses in North Devon, the rest of the county and Somerset can receive dedicated time with their digital business advisers, tailored to meet their unique business needs. An initial digital business review will identify … Read more
Devon Business Show organised by Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce returns to Plymouth Pavilions on Thursday 11 October. Exhibition zones at this year’s show include: ➤ Business Services ➤ Digital, Media & Technology ➤ Retail, Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality ➤ Sustainability ➤ Education and Skills ➤ Marine, Construction and Manufacturing Connecting Devon business At … Read more
How can you display the official King’s Award for Enterprise emblem for your business? That’s what Mark Ansell, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, answered on stage at the North Devon Business Awards. After the success of one of our 2022 winners – Moo Free Chocolates – in receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise, Mark is … Read more
The 2023 North Devon Manufacturers Awards are now open for entries – the closing date is 1 September. The awards are open both to NDMA members and non-members, and seek to recognise and celebrate all manufacturing across North Devon. There are nine categories, which are free to enter: ➤ Apprentice ➤ Business transformation ➤ Environmental … Read more
The 2023 Devon Women in Business Awards are now open for entries – the closing date is 15 September. There are 12 categories in all including two new awards: Female Apprentice of the Year and Female Led Community Group / Project / Charity. Awards sponsors this year include South Devon College (Apprentice of the Year) … Read more
BBxpo North Devon business exhibition and networking event returns on Thursday 26 October 2023 at Bideford College. The event offers: ➤ Affordable promotion for all businesses through multiple channels – in person, in print and online ➤ Connections with high-quality suppliers and business support providers ➤ Opportunities to establish long-lasting relationships at our free networking … Read more
Payment by card or phone is increasing. while cash is in decline, apparently. Is this good or bad? We’ve talked to businesses with different views on the benefits and disadvantages of each and would like to draw a bigger picture of how changes in payment habits are affecting businesses. To help us, we’re asking North … Read more
One of the smallest shops in Lynton has moved to Orchard House, a much bigger premises in Queen Street, which had been empty for many years. The Lyn Valley Dog House is now more visible and has expanded from one room to two retail rooms, enabling an increase in treats in the deli (including canine … Read more
Business Action was named one of three finalists in Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Wildanet. Editor Robert Zarywacz was also named one of three finalists in the chamber’s Steve Whiteway Award for the individual who has made the most significant individual contribution to the community. The … Read more
