Lyn Valley Dog House is #SmallBiz100 small business champion
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…
Rural England Prosperity fund open for £25,000 grants
Eligible North Devon businesses can apply for Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 from the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity…
£200m growth fund supports starting and scaling up
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 £200m…
Free, flexible training for entrepreneurs, small businesses & employees
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…
HotSW Growth Hub launches digital support
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,…
Devon Business Show | Wednesday 11 October 2023
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…
King’s Awards for Enterprise now open for entries
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…
North Devon Manufacturers Awards now open for entries
The 2023 North Devon Manufacturers Awards are now open for entries – the closing date is 1 September. The awards are open both to NDMA…
Devon Women in Business Awards now open for entries
The 2023 Devon Women in Business Awards are now open for entries – the closing date is 15 September. There are 12 categories in all…
BBxpo Bideford business expo | 26 October 2023
BBxpo North Devon business exhibition and networking event returns on Thursday 26 October 2023 at Bideford College. The event offers: ➤ Affordable promotion for all…
Survey: Cash or card?
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…
Popular dog store expands into bigger premises
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…
Business Action is Devon Chamber awards finalist
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…
Customers queue for opening of new beachfront bakery
Combe Martin residents queued in anticipation of the opening of a new bakery overlooking the village beach on 30 June 2023. Bobbie’s Bakes, run by…
Housebuilder holding recruitment day
Allison Homes South West is progressing its growth plans as a leading new homes developer in the region by holding a recruitment day on Wednesday,…
Free data skills bootcamps create experts for North Devon employers
Individuals in North Devon are being offered the opportunity to complete free Data Skills Bootcamps funded by Devon County Council. The bootcamps will create a…
North Devon Business Awards 2023 Winners
The winners of the North Devon Business Awards 2023 have been announced at the Winners Celebration at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe on Thursday 11 May….
North Devon Business Awards 2023 finalists
The finalists in all 12 categories of the North Devon Business Awards have been announced and are listed below. The awards attracted a record number…
New café on Ilfracombe Quay
Life Café at Ilfracombe Harbour, nestled amongst quaint shops and galleries on The Quay, will serve up a unique menu in picturesque harbour surroundings when…
Employers urged to shape Devon and Somerset Local Skills Improvement Plan
Employers across Devon and Somerset are being asked to help make sure the skills system produces a workforce that matches their needs by advising what…
Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre awarded £15.6 million
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced £15.6 million of funding from the Levelling Up Fund for the Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation…
30 Under 30
Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is inviting nominations for its 30 Under 30 programme to honour Devon’s young business stars. Perhaps they have exceptional…
North Devon Business Awards 2023 open for entries
The North Devon Business Awards 2023 are now open for entries! Businesses in and near North Devon can enter one or more of 12 categories:…
Save energy and save money for your business
A collaboration between the Sustainable Business Resource (SBR) – part of environmental charity Plastic Free North Devon – and 361 Energy CIC will provide support…
Coast path charity and businesses team up
Tourism businesses in North Devon have signed up to a scheme that will both generate revenue for the local economy and fund the maintenance and…
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
Business Action is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth was peerless among Heads of State and the legacy…
Free workspace on International Coworking Day
North Devon workers can enjoy free workspace on International Coworking Day – 9 August 2022 – at Node Cowork in Barnstaple. Coworking describes working from…
BBxpo North Devon business exhibition returns for 2022
BBxpo, North Devon’s largest independent business exhibition, returns after an absence of two years on Thursday 27 October at Devon Hall, Bideford College. Business Boost…
£55m Appledore shipyard contract boost for 100 jobs
Harland & Wolff (Appledore) in North Devon has been selected by the UK Defence Equipment Sales Authority (DESA) to regenerate former Royal Navy mine-hunting vessel…
Biosphere launches sustainable tourism app for visitors to North Devon
North Devon UNESCO Biosphere have launched a new web app aimed at visitors and residents, to highlight the fantastic experiences available in the area, while…