A Teignmouth-based media agency has seen rapid growth in both its staff numbers and client base in recent months.
Aquamarine Media Ltd, who specialise in paid search and social media marketing, have expanded from one staff member to four and moved to a bigger office, as they continue to increase their UK-wide client base.
The agency, who provide full set up and management of paid search and paid social campaigns to a variety of clients, have employed a PPC Executive (Bradley Jordan) and a Paid Social Executive (Sophie Hancox) to manage the growing demand for their services...
Exeter-based Trinity Fire & Security Systems has secured a new 10-year contract to maintain a number of the fire and intruder alarms at the University of Warwick.
The contract was awarded earlier in the year and involved a mobilisation period of four months, which was headed by Mobilisation Manager, Simon Hilton.
He said: “This was an outstanding win for Trinity. The contract forms part of a 10-year agreement and we view it very much as a partnership between ourselves and the University.”
The contract currently includes fire alarms and intruder alarms covering...
Independent electrical retailer Devondale is celebrating after two of its team won recognition in a national industry award.
The 2016 Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) Annual Awards were presented over two events. At the first, held at the Intercontinental in London’s Park Lane, branch manager Julian Williams received an Investors in Training Award that recognised the high level support he gives to others.
The second gong, the award for Learning Achievement, was presented to 20-year-old apprentice Jack Shortridge at a ceremony held at the Shard the next day. Jack...
A local digital marketing agency is celebrating another year of growth after seeing a 50% increase in new clients across three continents.
MiHi Digital was set up by Mark Worden to help businesses across the South West improve their online presence through all aspects of digital marketing, including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy.
MiHi Digital revenue has grown by 38% year on year and now boasts a client base from across England and three other continents, with a combined turnover of more than £400 million.
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PMI® survey data signalled a loss of momentum in the South West private sector economy in February, with new business rising at the slowest rate since May 2013. Output growth moderated, and backlogs declined for the first time since last August. That said, firms continued to expand workforces during the month, and raised their charges at the strongest rate since last June.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index lost the ground gained at the start of the year in February, falling to 54.8 from 58.0 in January. That signalled the...
Businesses across the South West are already reaping awards in their sectors and enjoying significant business growth in 2014. Grads for Growth, who support graduate recruitment in such businesses, have recognised a surge in activity this year and anticipate many more exciting graduate opportunities as businesses in the region continue to innovate and grow.
Celebrations are in order for the talented graduates who have played a part in catalysing the growth of innovative businesses and award-winning product innovation. And as employment opportunities increase, graduate job-seekers...
Very pleased to be running again our highly successful Business Planning workshop on the 2nd and 3rd of July.
How difficult is it to implement all your plans for taking your business forward, you have lots of good ideas but how are you going to achieve them? Are you looking for:
* Increased profit * Organisational Growth * More customers with a greater loyalty * Better team performance * A plan to take your business onwards and upwards into 2014 and beyond
Well we have the answer for you!
Take just two days out and spend essential time working on the...
We are always surprised by the proportion of businesses that don’t open their emails or respond to voicemail or telephone messages on a regular basis and we wonder what level of business is being lost by this apathetic approach? In the last week alone we know of several approaches made to businesses to make enquiries or to place orders for products or services where no-one has responded. Admittedly it’s the start of the holiday period but does that mean that all business grinds to a halt during this time? We regularly hear about how tough it is out there and how many businesses would...
A South West networking organisation celebrated its 20th anniversary at an organised lunch held in Exeter. Nearly 100 members of the Business Network (SW) joined current owner Sean Humby together with special guests, founder members Jim and Jackie Enright. Magician and original Business Network (SW) member Mark Leveridge acted as MC for the event held at Sandy Park.
Sean Humby took over the business in 2007 and today has 149 members across the South West region with membership retention of 89%. The turnover of £85,000 is up by 13% on last year’s figures.
