From Zero to AI
Join the the Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s free workshop, ‘From Zero to AI: Introducing Generative AI for Everyday Business Tasks’ at Exeter Science Park delivered by Scott Quilter from Techosaurus and Lisa Lessware, Growth Hub’s digital business adviser. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate practical AI applications that you can start using straight away—no tech expertise required. By attending this interactive session, you’ll learn: How Artificial Intelligence can support HR, Sales, Marketing, and…
Connecting businesses and jobseekers
Ilfracombe Town Council, with Job Centre Plus, is organising the Ilfracombe and Business Careers Expo – on Wednesday 12 February at North Devon Resort – to connect local businesses with jobseekers and career explorers. Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into the workforce, find a new job, or gain valuable work experience, this event is your chance to make meaningful connections and explore a range of opportunities. The expo brings together businesses from…
North Devon Business Awards 2025 open for entries
The North Devon Business Awards 2025 – now in their sixth year – are open for entries. Any business based or operating in North Devon can enter for free and there are categories to suit all businesses, large or small, new or old, in every sector. New for 2025 are the Farming & Agriculture Award and Innovation & Technology Award. The closing date for entries is 23:59 on Monday 3 March 2025. Good luck! Awards…
361 Energy Fair
The 361 Energy Fair returns to Barnstaple Pannier Market on Sunday 29 September 2024. There will be installers of renewable and energy saving technologies, the latest electric vehicles, energy saving advice, environmental organisations, local food and craft stands as well as music and activities for all the family. A key theme for this year’s fair will be improving the energy efficiency of your home. For the first time we will also be having talks at…
Confused about which direction to take?
It certainly doesn’t help when confronted by scenes like this (spotted yesterday). Businesses need to keep moving. Everything changes continuously and even if you want to stand still – comfortable where you are now – the world around you will impose change. That’s why we’re launching Business Action Direction – a monthly boardroom meeting to help people in business find their direction and move forward. Business Action editor Robert Zarywacz first participated in this style…
Sign up for skills bootcamps
Petroc will be running free Skills Bootcamps – flexible courses of up to 16 weeks – giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer. Courses are open to adults aged 19 or over who are looking to improve their skills and employability. A guaranteed interview is offered to those seeking new employment. Employers who wish to use the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps for staff development are required…
Charity and activity centre campaigns to avoid closure
A charity and activity centre for people with disabilities is facing an immediate and critical financial crisis. Calvert Exmoor, in North Devon, has entered a consultation period regarding staff redundancies and a possible closure, and a follow up Crowdfunder has launched to raise £500,000 in August to ensure the centre can remain open. Calvert Exmoor and its attached Equestrian Centre provide accessible breaks and activities for people with disabilities. In 2023 the centre welcomed 2,400…
King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024
It is always a delight to welcome Mark Ansell, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Devon, to the North Devon Business Awards to talk about the benefits of entering the King’s Awards for Enterprise. Once again, Mark is urging more businesses across the county, especially in North Devon, to enter the King’s Awards and Business Action supports him. There were just five Devon winners in 2023 – one was Moo Free Ltd of Holsworthy, which entered after…
Devon Women in Business Awards 2024
The Devon Women in Business Awards, organised by Maureen Townsend and Louise Jenner (pictured), are now open for entries.Self entry is encouraged, although nominations for Female Apprentice, Female Employee of the Year and Best Supporting Act (any gender) are welcomed. DWIB collaborates with other Devon award schemes including the Torbay Inspiring Business Awards, Devon Chamber Awards and the North Devon Business Awards. Female finalists in these schemes will be entered for the most relevant category….
West Country Women Awards
Afternoon tea at Castle Hill, Filleigh set the scene for co-founders and directors Alexis Bowater OBE and Tess Stuber to introduce the West Country Women Awards to 100 assembled women from across North Devon. After a welcome from the Countess of Arran, Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Alexis explained how the West Country Women Awards shine a spotlight on women who demonstrate excellence and innovation through categories including: Alexis added that from the moment women are…
