8 Jan 2021: #MicroBizMatters Day for UK micro businesses
MicroBizMatters Day the annual Day of Recognition, Action and Learning for UK micro business owners returns on Friday 8 January 2021. 95% of all businesses…
Business Action Awards 2021 launched
Business Action, the independent North Devon business magazine, launched its annual business awards on 1 January 2021. Following a successful first year when 100+ entries…
11 Jan 2021: learn > grow > excel business support workshop
Business Action is hosting the first of a series of business support workshops for North Devon businesses on Monday 11 January 2021 in Barnstaple. learn…
Manufacturers start slow journey back to growth
Make UK, the Manufacturers’ Association, and business advisory firm BDO have published a survey showing that South West manufacturers are continuing the long road back…
Seeking North Devon businesses’ views on imports / exports
International Trade Matters, a specialist in overseas trade advice and support for businesses, has launched a survey to assess the needs of North Devon businesses…
Builders merchant supports local with £6,500 giveaway
RGB Building Supplies is supporting local independent shops and vouchers with its ‘Support Local’ initiative. The builders merchant is giving away £500 worth of independent…
2020-11-25: Grow your business in lockdown
The Be Ready Employer Hub webinar planned for Purple Tuesday has now been rescheduled for 2–3pm on Wednesday 25 November – it’s free to join….
#ndevonXMAS supports North Devon businesses
Use the #ndevonXMAS hashtag to promote your North Devon products and services this Christmas Christmas is when many businesses make most of their sales for…
Power supply manufacturer announces £11.5 million Ilfracombe investment
TDK Corporation has announced an £11.5m investment package to redevelop its TDK-Lambda manufacturing facility in Ilfracombe, North Devon. The investment will be staged over the…
£900,000 in Grants for Inward Investors in the Heart of the South West
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) has launched a new £900,000 grant scheme for foreign-owned companies investing in the area…
£750K scheme gives small business grants
Further Government support for small and medium-sized businesses is being made available through the Heart of the South West Growth Hub’s Growth Support Kickstart Grant…
North Devon Business of the Year 2020
The Business Action North Devon Business of the Year is The Clovelly Soap Company Congratulations!
Young Entrepreneur Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Young Entrepreneur Award 2020 is Thomas Bedford of UK Hardwoods Congratulations!
Outstanding New Business Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Outstanding New Business Award 2020 is BrandLanterns Congratulations!
Highest Achieving Learner Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Highest Achieving Learner Award 2020 is Taylor Phelps Congratulations!
Digital & Online Achievement Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Digital & Online Achievement Award 2020 is AB SEA Services Congratulations!
Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award 2020 winner
The winner of the Business Action Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award 2020 is The Royal George, Appledore Congratulations!
Excellence in Construction Award 2020 winner
The winner of the Business Action Excellence in Construction Award 2020 is Advanced Scaffolding Congratulations!
Best Retailer Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Best Retailer Award 2020 is Ilfracombe Chocolate Emporium Congratulations!
Made in North Devon Award 2020 Winner
The winner of the Business Action Made in North Devon Award 2020 is The Clovelly Soap Company Congratulations!
Business-to-Business Excellence Award 2020 winner
The winner of the Business Action Business-to-Business Excellence Award 2020 is BrandLanterns Congratulations!
Consumer Service Excellence Award 2020 winner
The winner of the Business Action Consumer Service Excellence Award 2020 is SHEDS 4 you, Bideford Congratulations!
Best Employer Award 2020 winner
The winner of the Business Action Best Employer Award 2020 is Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar, Ilfracombe Congratulations!
Business Action Awards 2020 winners
The wait is over Business Action would like to thank everyone for their patience in waiting for the announcement of our North Devon Business Awards…
North Devon Show 2020 cancelled
The North Devon Show 2020 has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The show organisers have decided to cancel the one-day show because of…
Building services company helps refurbish NHS cottage hospital
Barnstaple-based Boden Group is supporting NHS Property Services during an increased period of pressure by helping refurbish the cottage hospital at Honiton Hospital, Exeter. While…
Accessing government support during COVID-19
Chartered management accountant Susie Kevern of Pound Lane Financial Management offers advice on accessing government assistance schemes – download from poundlane.co.uk/covid-19/ The Government has been…
Business Action Awards 2020 finalists
Business Action Awards 2020 finalists The inaugural Business Action Awards to celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses based or operating in North Devon attracted 104…
Prize draw winner
All the entrants in the Business Action Awards 2020 have been entered into a prize draw for a £150 annual advertising package in the magazine….
Manufacturer appeals for help with making scrubs
Heartfelt Products, which manufactures a range of products to aid the disabled and to promote health in individuals, is appealing to North Devon residents who…