Business Action North Devon Business Awards 2021
The winners of the 12 categories in the Business Action North Devon Business Awards 2021 will be announced in a free online event from 7pm…
Free training for hospitality businesses
Petroc has received funding to support employers and employees in the hospitality sector and is offering fully funded (free) training sessions in March which cover…
Building supplies firm joins south of England group
RGB Building Supplies has been acquired by Grant & Stone to become part of the largest independent builders merchant group in southern England. The company will continue trading as RGB Building Supplies across Devon,…
Startup Club to support new businesses in North Devon
A fully-funded, after-hours support programme aimed specifically at helping North Devon residents to start and grow a business is launching at the new Node Enterprise…
Covid support update
Over the past year, the support that the Government is offering businesses to protect jobs and income has developed as they have learned what’s effective…
Traders join Torrington Commons support scheme
Businesses in Torrington are supporting the preservation and management of Torrington Commons by joining a scheme offering discounts and benefits to shoppers. 36 businesses have…
Shipyard to recruit apprentices in North Devon
Harland & Wolff, which is preparing to resume shipbuilding at its recently acquired Appledore Shipyard, is planning to launch an apprenticeship scheme in 2021 in…
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!