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April 2023
Free Digital Guides for Devon and Somerset Businesses21-04-2023
Our free digital guides are a valuable resource for small business owners who are seeking to improve their online digital presence and business…
South West How's Business Survey21-04-2023
Attention South West Tourism businesses! Your input for the South West How's Business Survey is urgently needed. With limited national and…
Free cybersecurity support for small businesses21-04-2023
Regional police are now offering free cybersecurity support to local charities and businesses.
We all know someone who has been scammed, and…
Digital Leadership Scheme - Driving Digital21-04-2023
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? The time is now to drive digital transformation and catapult your organisation into the…
Fully Funded Support for Tech Businesses21-04-2023
Barclays Eagle Labs has been awarded a new 'Digital Growth Grant' by the UK Government that will allow them to offer support to boost small…
2023/24 Tourism Awards 21-04-2023
The 2023/24 Tourism Awards are now open and tourism and hospitality businesses from the South West are invited to enter.
The awards are…
Tourism Data Hub 21-04-2023
Following a rigorous procurement process, Acorn T-Stats has been formally appointed to deliver a Feasibility Study for the creation of a sustainable…
Free training programme for Hospitality & Tourism businesses11-04-2023
Taking England to the World is a training programme which aims to help your business reach new customers and grow your revenue…
Support for Devon Businesses11-04-2023
Are you based in Devon and thinking about starting a business? Or perhaps you're an early stage business and want some help to move…
Free Digital Skills for Mid Devon Retailers11-04-2023
Mid Devon retailers are invited to FREE digital training workshops where they will be given an introduction to online presence and how social media…
New guidance hub for food businesses11-04-2023
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has redeveloped their guidance for food businesses. There’s
New fire regulations released by VisitBritain11-04-2023
Regardless of your business size, it is a legal requirement to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment if you provide tourist accommodation in England…
Euan’s Guide access survey results published11-04-2023
The Euan’s Guide Access Survey is the longest running and largest survey of its kind in the UK and has been published for the past 8 years…
March 2023
New support for South Hams Businesses23-03-2023
There's a new programme of business support available thanks to funding from the South Hams local authority. It is open to all South Hams…
Smart Skills for Devon Businesses23-03-2023
Smart Skills offer fully funded training solutions for businesses, employees and individuals in Devon. Courses include digital marketing, using…
Spotlight on Digital Tech - Free Event23-03-2023
At our 'Spotlight on Digital Tech' event on Thurs 13th April, 9.15am – 12.15pm at Cullompton Community Centre, you'll get the…
Fully funded one-to-one business support and workshops13-03-2023
There is a new programme of business support available thanks to funding from West Devon and South Hams local authorities. The courses are open to…
South West hotel occupancies look set to return to pre-pandemic levels10-03-2023
Guest post from PKF Francis Clark
The rollercoaster of businesses ups and downs over the last three years appears to be steadying and comparisons…
New Minister for Media, Tourism, and Creative Industries appointed10-03-2023
We are delighted to welcome Julia Lopez MP as the new Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, appointed by the Department of Culture,…
VisitEngland panel discussion at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering conference 10-03-2023
VisitEngland's panel discussion at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering conference
Join Janet Uttley, Head of Business Support…
Attend Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) Virtual Fireside Chat with tourism experts10-03-2023
Join TXGB on 22 March at 13:30 for its first virtual Fireside Chat, as Managing Director James Berzins sits down for an engaging…
February 2023
Hospitality Skills Boost 09-02-2023
North Devon hospitality businesses, do you have staff members who you would like to upskill in food costings or aspire to improve customer service…
Celebrating West Small Business Awards09-02-2023
A massive congratulations to the 18 businesses and individuals from Devon who were shortlisted for the regional Federation of Small Businesses'…
Cost of Living Business Impact Survey – important please take part!06-02-2023
Visit Devon is working with other tourism partners across the South West region, in undertaking a business impact survey to collect hard…
Great South West launches at House of Lords03-02-2023
The ambitions for the Great South West, the new economic powerhouse promoting the Cornwall, Isles of Scilly, Devon, Somerset and Dorset region,…
Flexible spaces with Devon Work Hubs03-02-2023
Devon Work Hubs has 24 co-working spaces across the county, and is continuing to grow, with support from the LEP. The network offers access…
Insights into Clean Growth03-02-2023
The Heart of the South West has pledged to be a pioneer with its bold commitments to clean growth, and an ambition to place our area on a resilient…
December 2022
Join the Devon Agri-Tech Alliance01-12-2022
The Devon Agri-Tech Alliance has formally launched, following the success of the Farm Innovation Event hosted by the Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator…
Help to Grow: Management Programme – participants sought 01-12-2022
So many of us come up with new personal goals for a New Year, and as 2023 approaches why don’t you take advantage of the Help to Grow:…
Get Local Authority Procurement Ready 01-12-2022
If you want to win contracts from Local Government, Get Set to Tender will help you to better understand procurement and tenders and enable…
Innovate Competition - Resource efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing 01-12-2022
UK registered businesses and organisations can apply for a share of up to £1 million for feasibility studies that develop new approaches to…
Need help with Business Planning and Resilience?01-12-2022
The cost of living continues to impact the prices of energy, fuel and commodities, affecting local businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and…
November 2022
EDDC wins 'Best in the West' award for small business support10-11-2022
East Devon District Council was crowned as the South West regional champion for supporting businesses to be future ready at the Local Government…
Skills Bootcamps Virtual Jobs Fair – 22 November10-11-2022
Employers and training providers are invited to take part in a Virtual Jobs Fair and tap into a large pool of Skills Bootcamps learners.
This…
Free Smart Skills training10-11-2022
Over 1,000 individuals across Devon have already improved their skills with fully funded training and skill development solutions via the SMART…
Funding to boost international growth10-11-2022
SMEs across Devon are being urged to apply for funding by December 2022 to help propel their growth in international markets via the Department for…
Help to Grow Management Course10-11-2022
Exeter University is one of the leading business schools across UK selected to provide practical management training course for senior…
October 2022
New general manager at Bovey Castle 24-10-2022
One of Devon’s most popular hotels has unveiled a new general manager to help lead an exciting new chapter.
Dean Gunston has been promoted…
Are you ready for digital tax filing? 24-10-2022
VAT-registered businesses must use Making Tax Digital compatible software for their VAT returns from 1 November 2022.
By law,…
International Trade Week 24-10-2022
From 31 October to 4 November 2022, International Trade Week is back and set to showcase a brand-new series of events designed to help businesses of…
FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 202306-10-2022
Entries are open for the free FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023. Whether you’re an innovative start-up, a forward-thinking sustainable…
Growth Hub Cost of Living Resources06-10-2022
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub team have pulled together information, top tips and links to schemes and further support, including renewable…
Help to Grow: Management Programme – participants sought06-10-2022
University of Exeter Business School is seeking participants for its Help to Grow management programme in Exeter, starting in January 2023. This is a…
Low Carbon Devon Carbon Footprint Workshops06-10-2022
How can you take meaningful action on climate change as a local enterprise based here in Devon? Join the Low Carbon Devon team for a series of…
September 2022
National Mourning Guidance for businesses09-09-2022
It is with great sadness that we write to you following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
The government has just…
900 businesses to benefit from mobile boost scheme 01-09-2022
The Connecting Devon and Somerset Mobile Boost Scheme, funded through Heart of the South West's Growth Deal fund is upgrading rural 4G phone…
Digital Skills and business support available from Heart of South West 01-09-2022
We are delighted to have awarded funding for two new programmes providing digital skills and digital business support in the Heart of the South West…
Free business programme at Arts University Plymouth01-09-2022
IGNITE is welcoming entrepreneurs and creative from across the South West to join their free Business Programme at Arts University Plymouth. Whether…
Rural Hartland Quay to benefit from ultrafast connectivity01-09-2022
Connecting Devon & Somerset and Airband are committed to delivering full-fibre broadband to hard-to-reach locations in the…
August 2022
Spotlight on Devon hospitality and leisure from Heart of the South West Growth Hub15-08-2022
To support hospitality, retail and leisure businesses in Devon, the Growth Hub is partnering with the Federation of Small Businesses to host two…