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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
NDMA Awards for North Devon manufacturers
North Devon Manufacturers Association is now running its annual awards. Any North Devon manufacturer can enter – both NDMA members and non-members – for free…
North Devon Business Awards 2024 winners
The winners of the Business Action North Devon Business Awards 2024 were announced at the Winners Celebration – sponsored by NFU Mutual Barnstaple and Bideford…
Onyx Business Parks commits to purchasing land to extend Roundswell Enterprise Park
Award-winning commercial developer Onyx Business Parks has announced its commitment to purchasing its latest site at Roundswell Enterprise Park. This strategic move underscores Onyx’s confidence…
Royal Navy selects SEA’s Ancilia for £135m Maritime Countermeasures Contract
SEA (Systems Engineering and Assessment), a Cohort plc company, has been awarded a ÂŁ135 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to provide…
Create Growth Programme for Devon creative sector
Creative UK is launching the Devon Create Growth Programme for creative businesses in Devon after helping Devon County Council to deliver a successful funding application…
Join the Skills Revolution for your New Year’s Resolution
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,…
North Devon Business Awards 2024 now open
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…
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 ÂŁ25,000 grants
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…
ÂŁ200m 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 ÂŁ200m…
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….