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 can sew and have a sewing machine who can help produce medical ‘scrubs’ for doctors, health workers and carers. Managing director Denise Anstey, an award-winning inventor and product designer, is … Read more
EDITOR: Since posting this article and with the introduction of stricter social distancing by the Government, Pixies Home Help Services has suspended its services until further notice. Pixies Home Help Services is another North Devon business that aims to continue operating through the Coronavirus difficulties. Started by Helena Kastelan in Bideford in 2018, and named … Read more
The latest in our series of businesses responding to the Coronavirus difficulties by developing new services is garden maintenance specialist AB SEA Services, run by Alexandra Stapleton and Ben Clisby in Torrington, North Devon. Alexandra explains: “There’s a silver lining to every cloud, and we have found ours. “Ben and I have been discussing the … Read more
Edward’s Laundry Services, based in Holsworthy, has launched a home pick-up and drop-off laundry service for residents in North Devon and Exeter. “We have started offering a weekly domestic wash, dry and fold service with free pick-up and drop-off to areas in North Devon and Exeter for £2.50 per kg,” says joint owner Amy Parker. … Read more
As a ‘walkabout ventriloquist’ at festivals, fairs, parks, public events and private family events, Bucks Mills-based ventriloquist Merlynda is seeing many of these cancelled due to Coronavirus. In response to the situation, Merlynda has closed her puppet theatre and puppet museum in Bucks Mills, which was open every week, to reduce the risk of contagion … Read more
Updated: 30 March 2020 Business owners and employees in North Devon might find it useful to bookmark the web pages below and refer to them frequently for official updates relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) from government, councils and other organisations. We will add resources as they become available. UK Government Announcements The UK Government outlines its … Read more
Barum & Dewar (B&D), the UK-based specialist packaging company, has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to design and deliver a wide range of specialist packaging solutions in support of the New Style of IT (Deployed) Projects (NSoIT(D)). NSoIT Deployed is the MoD-designed-and-owned deployable communications and information system for UK … Read more
Emma Slade of Slee Blackwell Solicitors, sponsor of the Outstanding New Business Award 2020, discusses professional negligence I would like to say that the question above is the beginnings of a great joke and then sock you with a hilarious punchline. But sadly, I can’t. As a solicitor who specialises in professional negligence claims, I can say … Read more
In response to feedback from North Devon members, Devon and Plymouth Chamber is hosting a series of six special skills and international trade training courses in Barnstaple. The courses will support businesses trading internationally or wanting to develop trade internationally and, accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), cover the critical steps for any … Read more
What a year it’s been! When we published our first issue in February, we had no idea how Business Action would be received by North Devon businesses. The response of readers has been tremendous. After publishing our first six issues, we’d like to thank all advertisers, contributors, readers and supporters. We wish you all a … Read more
The UK’s top small businesses, including North Devon’s Business Action, receive special recognition at an exclusive House of Lords reception. Business Action is one of this year’s Small Biz 100, chosen for its contribution to both the UK economy and its local community, ahead of this weekend’s Small Business Saturday, which will be held on 7 December. The event presented … Read more
Google is bringing its Google Digital Garage to Bideford Business Expo (BBxpo) on 24 October 2019, offering North Devon businesses free advice and coaching on their digital skills to help them grow in their business, career or confidence. The Google Digital Garage is one of Google’s flagship investment programmes in the UK, where anyone can … Read more
Our April / May 2019 issue is now being distributed across North Devon. Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside.
Petroc is in the early development stages of its new Centre of Technology and Innovation Excellence (CoTIE), which is likely to house a clean room and proof of concept/prototyping labs and design facilities, together with a small flexible conference/office space to support SMEs who are looking to develop new and innovative products and ideas. The … Read more
Walking is the simplest and easiest way to fit more activity into your everyday routine. Helping you to stay healthy, stay productive, burn calories and feel great. Active Devon aims to make March the month that you add more walking into your day and feel the great benefits of being more active. Join The Big … Read more