Business Action | Spring 2023
Spring 2023 issue of the independent North Devon-based business magazine covering news on business and enterprise in the area. This issue includes profiles of all the finalists in the North Devon Business Awards 2023 plus new vibrant high street stores, young entrepreneurs and local business directory listings.
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usiness<br />
ACTION<br />
Vol 5 Issue 1 – <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> – distribution 2,000<br />
WELCOME<br />
Robert Zarywacz<br />
Editor & Publisher<br />
t: 07971 176044<br />
e: robertz@business-action.co.uk<br />
@robertz<br />
Welcome to the fifth yearof<br />
<strong>Business</strong><strong>Action</strong>magazine.<br />
Andthefourthyearofour<br />
NorthDevon<strong>Business</strong>Awards<br />
SPRING <strong>2023</strong> CONTENTS<br />
business-action.co.uk/plans<br />
Welcome................................................................................................................. ii<br />
National ambassador for manufacturing................................................. ii<br />
Young enterprise: A clinic of her own....................................................... 1<br />
Young enterprise: New business launches digital billboards........ 1<br />
Services: Increase productivity and profitability through quality 2<br />
Services: Taking good care of you on the move.................................. 2<br />
Retail: Vibrant store offers warm welcome ............................................ 3<br />
Environment: Wildlife accreditation training now available............ 4<br />
Legal: Proud of service to local clients.................................................... 4<br />
Chulmleigh: Planet friendly paint that lasts longer............................. 5<br />
Representation: Spotlight on Devon FSB................................................ 5<br />
Skills: Putting employers at the heart of skills planning.................. 6<br />
Skills: Development with a difference....................................................... 6<br />
Innovation: Take the chance to innovate.................................................. 7<br />
Hatherleigh: Attention to detail..................................................................... 8<br />
Holsworthy: Dining out in style.................................................................... 9<br />
Baked in North Devon....................................................................................... 16<br />
Directory: Find products and services..................................................... 17<br />
North Devon <strong>Business</strong> Awards <strong>2023</strong><br />
Winners Celebration Thursday 11 May .................................................... 10<br />
Award categories and finalist profiles ..................................................... 11<br />
Organising the business awards................................................................. 15<br />
Awards judges..................................................................................................... 21<br />
Editing & design by<br />
–seeprofilesofall48finalists<br />
from pages 13 to 21.<br />
AndoursecondAwards<br />
WinnersCelebrationeventat<br />
theLandmarkTheatre,<br />
IlfracombeonThursday11May<br />
–seehowtobookyourtickets<br />
on page 10.<br />
AndnewsonNorthDevon<br />
businessesthatyouwon’tread<br />
anywhereelse,becausewe<br />
practiserealjournalismand<br />
writeoriginalarticles.<br />
Ifyoubelieveourworkisof<br />
valuetotheNorthDevon<br />
businesscommunity,please<br />
supportusbybookingan<br />
advertforyourbusiness.<br />
Pricescurrentlystartat£30<br />
foroneyear,althoughwehave<br />
toincreasetheminMaysoget<br />
inquickandbookonlineat<br />
CONTENTS HEADER<br />
NEWS<br />
National ambassador<br />
for manufacturing<br />
Warren Gell,global<br />
commercialdirectorat<br />
DartingtonCrystal,isoneof<br />
threenewnon-executive<br />
directorsappointedtothe<br />
boardofMadeinBritain,the<br />
tradeassociationrepresenting<br />
some2,000manufacturing<br />
SMEsacrosstheUK.<br />
KatyMoss,managing<br />
directorofTrentRefractories<br />
andHenryBeaver,chief<br />
executiveofficerofBeaver<br />
Bridgesalsojointheboard.<br />
MadeinBritainboard<br />
chairmanChrisHarropOBE<br />
said:“Inthetenthyearofthe<br />
MadeinBritaininitiative,we<br />
aredelightedtowelcometo<br />
theboardthreeoutstanding<br />
individuals,whorepresentthe<br />
innovation,ambitionand<br />
resilienceoftheUK<br />
manufacturingsectortoday.<br />
“Thelastdecadehasseen<br />
theMadeinBritainmark<br />
becomeawell-knownand<br />
well-lovedsymbolofhigh<br />
qualityandBritish<br />
provenance,andour<br />
organisationiscommittedto<br />
becomingayetmore<br />
influentialvoicefor<br />
manufacturersinyearsahead.”<br />
WarrenGellsaid:“Having<br />
workedwithinBritish<br />
manufacturingforover20<br />
years,Ihaveseenhow<br />
developing,designingand<br />
Web site | business-action.co.uk<br />
Online version | business-action.uk<br />
t: 07971 176044<br />
manufacturingproductsin<br />
Britainpositivelydevelops<br />
localeconomies,sustainable<br />
growth,people’scareersand<br />
environmentalbenefits.<br />
“Ilovetoseeproducts<br />
throughoutthemanufacturing<br />
processandbeingabletotalk<br />
tothepeoplewiththeskills<br />
andknowledgeinmakingthem.<br />
“WeatDartingtonCrystal<br />
Groupareproudmembersof<br />
MadeinBritainandIwelcome<br />
theopportunitytobean<br />
ambassadorforthemarque.”<br />
MadeinBritainmembers<br />
enjoylicenseduseoftheMade<br />
inBritainregisteredcollective<br />
mark,whichshowsclients,<br />
consumersandshippersthat<br />
theycantrustthataproductis<br />
oftrulyBritishprovenanceand<br />
hasbeenmadetothehighest<br />
manufacturingstandards.<br />
Membersalsoreceive<br />
supportacrossexports,sales,<br />
marketingandPRvia<br />
informationservicesand<br />
events;featureinasearchable<br />
productdirectoryusedby<br />
consumersandprocurement<br />
professionalstosourceBritishmadegoods;andhavefree<br />
accesstotheorganisation’s<br />
GreenGrowthsustainability<br />
programmedeveloped<br />
specificallyformanufacturers.<br />
■ Details01235227301or<br />
madeinbritain.org<br />
Warren Gell, global commercial director, Dartington Crystal<br />
Printed by<br />
© Need it Find it <strong>2023</strong>. All information in this magazine is published in good faith. Any views expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher, Need it Find it. Articles<br />
included in this supplement do not constitute business advice. Readers are strongly recommended to seek advice from an appropriate professional before taking any action<br />
on any topic discussed in the supplement and to check full terms and conditions of any products or services promoted in advertisements.<br />
ii<br />
business action | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business-action.co.uk
YOUNGHEADER<br />
ENTERPRISE<br />
Tia Lee has opened her Tia Lee Permanent Makeup clinic in Newport<br />
A clinic of her own New business launches<br />
Many people dreamofstarting<br />
abusiness,butdreamsareeasy.<br />
Makingithappenrequireshard<br />
workandthatiswhatTiaLee<br />
hasdone.TiaLeePermanent<br />
MakeupopenedinNewport,<br />
BarnstapleinJanuary<strong>2023</strong>–<br />
theachievementofTia’sdream<br />
attheageof20.<br />
“Fromayoungageithad<br />
alwaysbeenmydreamtoopen<br />
myownclinicwithmyname<br />
abovethedoorsandIwasn’t<br />
preparedtoeverstopchasing<br />
thisdreamuntilitwasmy<br />
reality,”saysTia.<br />
“Iwantedtocreateawarm<br />
welcomingclinictogiveall<br />
clientsaVIPexperiencefrom<br />
starttofinish.Iworkclosely<br />
withcancerpatientssoitwasa<br />
priorityofminetocreatea<br />
placewheretheycouldcometo<br />
feelrelaxedandatease.”<br />
Tiastartedinhairdressing<br />
thentrainedasnailtechnician.<br />
Itwasduringthebreaktohave<br />
herdaughterthatshebegan<br />
researchingtrainingfor<br />
permanentmakeup,whichshe<br />
believescanmakepeoplefeel<br />
moreamazingpermanently.<br />
Afterinvestingconsiderablyin<br />
training,includingwithmultiawardwinningKatyJobbins,<br />
Tiaembarkedonher<br />
permanentmakeupcareer.<br />
Permanentmakeup,or<br />
micropigmentation,isaform<br />
ofcosmetictattooing.Itis<br />
designedtoreplicatetheeffects<br />
ofanindividual’snatural<br />
beautysotheysavetimeand<br />
moneyandgainconfidence.<br />
Tia’ssuccesshasledtoopening<br />
herownclinicandattain<br />
recognitionasoneofthetop<br />
fiveintheUKforSPMU(semipermanentmakeup)brows.<br />
“Theresponsefromthe<br />
communityhasbeenamazing,”<br />
saysTiaonopeningherclinic.<br />
“Icouldn’thaveaskedfor<br />
better.Localbusinesses<br />
surroundingmehavewelcomed<br />
measwellastheresidents<br />
welcomingandenquiringfor<br />
treatmentstoo.”<br />
Withclientstravellingacross<br />
theUKforprocedures,Tia<br />
ensuresshegivestheabsolute<br />
bestservicefromstarttofinish.<br />
TiaLeeisafinalistinour<br />
ConsumerServiceExcellence<br />
Award(page14)andYoung<br />
AchieverAward(page20).<br />
■ Details07816506069or<br />
tialeepermanentmakeup.co.uk<br />
Digital: (from left) Graham Ruhleman, owner of Junglaroo, and Zak Lambden<br />
digital billboards<br />
Barnstaple entrepreneur Zak<br />
Lambdenhaslauncheda<br />
businesstobringdigitaloutof-home(DOOH)marketing<br />
toNorthDevon’sbusinesses.<br />
21-year-oldZakisinvesting<br />
indigitalbillboardsthatare<br />
sitedinpubliclyvisibleareas<br />
toincreaseawarenessof<br />
brands.Havingalreadyrun<br />
severalbusinesseshimself,Zak<br />
becameinterestedinthe<br />
conceptwhenresearching<br />
pricestopromoteabusiness<br />
andfoundthemtooexpensive.<br />
Inresponsehesetup<br />
Lambden’sMarketingtooffer<br />
affordableDOOHservices.<br />
Digitalbillboardscan<br />
displayimages,graphics,<br />
videos,textandevenQRcodes<br />
toengagecustomers.Theyalso<br />
offertheflexibilitytoamend<br />
contenteasilywithinafew<br />
minutesifchangesareneeded.<br />
Lambden’sMarketing<br />
launchedinNovember2022<br />
andisnowrunningcampaigns<br />
forclients.Thedigital<br />
billboardpicturedaboveis<br />
sitedinJunglaroo,North<br />
Devon’slargestindoorsoft<br />
playcentre,makingcontent<br />
visibletohundredsoffamilies.<br />
ThebenefitsofDOOH<br />
includeprecisedemographical<br />
andlocationaltargeting.<br />
Billboardsaresitedin<br />
locationswithahighfootfall<br />
sothatpeoplecannotmiss<br />
seeingadvertsinfrontofthem.<br />
Zakfinancedthebusiness<br />
fromhisownsavingsandis<br />
nowworkingtositemore<br />
billboardsinprominent<br />
locations.Hehasalso<br />
developedremotesoftware<br />
thatenableshimtoload<br />
campaignsontobillboards<br />
fromhislaptop.<br />
Clientscanprovidetheir<br />
owncontentorZakcandesign<br />
thisforthematnoextracost.<br />
Templatescanbedownloaded<br />
fromtheLambden’sMarketing<br />
websitewhilethereisalsothe<br />
facilitytouploadagraphic<br />
onlineandseewhatitwill<br />
looklikeonadigitalbillboard.<br />
Zakislookingtospeakto<br />
businesseswantingtoincrease<br />
visibilityoftheirbrand.<br />
■ Details07532791073or<br />
lambdensmarketing.com<br />
@businessactionm | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business action 1
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BalazsBagiofImproved<br />
WaysinBidefordsuggests<br />
businesseslookatbusiness<br />
managementsystemsas<br />
opportunitiesnotonlyto<br />
preventoreliminateproblems,<br />
butalsotoraiseproductivity<br />
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Withmultipleimpressive<br />
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accreditations,includingboth<br />
CharteredProfessionaland<br />
ManagerfromtheChartered<br />
QualityInstituteand<br />
CharteredManagement<br />
Instituterespectively,Balazs<br />
applieshisexpertisetoprovide<br />
practicalvaluetohisclients.<br />
Whilesomemightthinkan<br />
ISOsystemisdevelopedby<br />
compilingathickfolderof<br />
paperinstructions,Balazs<br />
designsactivesystemsthat<br />
makeapositiveimpact.He<br />
alsohelpsintegratesystems<br />
intobusinessprocesses<br />
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Balazsaddsthatthebenefits<br />
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takenawhiletorecoveraspeople<br />
respondtoeventsatadifferentpace.<br />
Peoplearenowrediscoveringthe<br />
benefitsofface-to-facemeetingsand<br />
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consultantClareFlintmanagesboth<br />
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offera30-daycreditaccountto<br />
businesstravellers.Althoughanyone<br />
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providestheassuranceandprotection<br />
ofTravelCounsellors’independent<br />
increasingworkplacesafety<br />
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internationalclientsofvarying<br />
size,includingLinealSoftware<br />
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2 business action | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business-action.co.uk
NEWS<br />
Welcoming everyone the to the store: (from left) Mummy T and Tasha Vigille<br />
Vibrant store offers warm welcome<br />
Shopping centresacrossthe<br />
countryneedfresh,vibrantand<br />
welcomingstorestoreplace<br />
tired,failingnationalchains.A<br />
newAfrocentricstorebringing<br />
allofthisisnowopenin<br />
Barnstaple’sGreenLanes<br />
ShoppingCentre.<br />
BlackWallStreetLondonis<br />
thecreationofTashaVigille,<br />
whofeltadesiretobuilda<br />
businesswithstrongcommunity<br />
valuesafterreturningfrom<br />
MexicobacktoLondonand<br />
thenmovingtoNorthDevon.<br />
Tasha’sretailjourneybegan<br />
sellingluxurycandlescreated<br />
forherownCornucopia<br />
Emporiumbusiness.Seeinga<br />
needtobuildasupportive<br />
communityofblack-owned<br />
businesses,Tashastarted<br />
organisingwell-supported<br />
retaileventsinLondonand<br />
eventuallyopenedherfirst<br />
storeinCamden.<br />
Likemanybusinesses,the<br />
pandemiccausedachangeof<br />
directionand,spottingan<br />
opportunityintheSouthWest<br />
andasuitablestoreinGreen<br />
Lanes,BlackWallStreet<br />
Londonestablisheditselfin<br />
BarnstapleinApril2022.<br />
Bright, airy, friendly and full of life, editor Robert Zarywacz<br />
experienced the attraction of Barnstaple’s new Afrocentric store,<br />
helping to revitalise local retailing after the shock of lockdowns. And<br />
he was so taken with the atmosphere that he returned to take a<br />
photo of the art on display for this issues’s front cover<br />
Tashahasdesignedthestore<br />
withcaretobebrightand<br />
invitingwithaspaciouslayout<br />
sothatitiseasyforeveryoneto<br />
browseeasilyandcomfortably.<br />
Merchandiseranges<br />
extensivelyfromartandbooks<br />
tofashion,kids,bathandbody<br />
productsplusTasha’sown<br />
luxurycandles,allwithafocus<br />
onAfrocentricpersonalstyle<br />
andinterests.<br />
Aswellasdisplayinggoods<br />
sourcedfrommorethan100<br />
businessesinAfrica,theWest<br />
Indiesandacrosstheglobe,<br />
Tashaalsosupportslocal<br />
Devonproducers,including<br />
chillisaucescreatedbyDr<br />
Peppa’sCondimentsinSouth<br />
Molton.<br />
“It’snotjustretail:it’sallthe<br />
add-onsithastooffer,”explains<br />
Tasha,describingallthestore<br />
activitiessheorganises.These<br />
includeamonthlyrafflefora<br />
prize,candleandjewellery<br />
makingworkshops,product<br />
launches,spokenwordpoetry<br />
sessions,booksignings,music<br />
events,artexhibitionsin<br />
collaborationwithartistsand<br />
The store is bright and spacious, easy for all to browse in comfort<br />
evenafashionshow.The<br />
BWSLCommunityExperience<br />
FashionShow2022tookplace<br />
inGreenLanesandfeatured 22<br />
models,allBWSLcustomers<br />
ranginginagefromtwoyears<br />
to86years.<br />
BWSLcelebrates‘global<br />
lifestyles’throughAfrocentric<br />
homefurnishingsdesigned,<br />
merchandised,andmarketed<br />
bytheblackbusiness<br />
community.Tasha’saimisfor<br />
totalinclusivity,lookingto<br />
appealtotheentirecommunity,<br />
includingallageandethnic<br />
groups.ShealsoseesBWSLasa<br />
communityhubandsafespace<br />
forcreativeminds.<br />
Tashasaysthecommunity<br />
responsetothestoreand<br />
activitieshasbeenexcellentand<br />
BWSLwillbecelebratingits<br />
firstanniversaryon15April<br />
withaOneYearCelebration<br />
Partywithlivemusic,the<br />
KromantiRumteamandtasty<br />
Caribbeantreatstosample–all<br />
arewelcome!<br />
BlackWallStreetisafinalist<br />
inourOutstandingNew<br />
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■ Details07423062875or<br />
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@businessactionm | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business action 3
SKILLS NEWS<br />
Protecting marine wildlife: a Risso dolphin photographed by Rick Morris<br />
Wildlife accreditation training now available<br />
The exceptional beautyofthe<br />
NorthDevoncoastlineand<br />
seascapedrawsvisitorsfrom<br />
acrosstheglobe.Itsnational<br />
andinternationalimportance<br />
isrecognisedthroughthe<br />
manydesignatedfeaturesand<br />
itsstatusaspartoftheNorth<br />
DevonUNESCOBiosphere.<br />
Lastyear,theNorthDevon<br />
MarineWildlifeAware<br />
AccreditationSchemewas<br />
launchedasanonlinescheme<br />
withopportunitiesforboth<br />
businessesandindividual<br />
operatorstoberecognised,<br />
andsupported,as<br />
ambassadorsforresponsible<br />
wildlifeinteractions.<br />
Thepreviousschemewasa<br />
greatsuccess,asdescribedby<br />
AndrewBengey,skipperof<br />
ObsessionII:“Wehavefound<br />
theaccreditationschemevery<br />
usefulandinformative.We<br />
foundthatitattractedmore<br />
customersforusduetous<br />
displayingtheposterfor<br />
accreditationandmanyofour<br />
customersaskwhatitinvolved<br />
andwhywewantedtobe<br />
involved.Asskippersand<br />
crew,beinghappytoshareour<br />
knowledgehashelpedothers<br />
aroundthecoast.”<br />
Seldons LLPisalocalfirmof<br />
solicitorsbasedonTheQuayin<br />
Bideford.Seldonspridesitself<br />
onbeingafriendly,approachable<br />
firmoflegalexpertswhooffera<br />
professionalservicetoclients.<br />
Eachareaoflawofferedby<br />
Seldonsdrawsonawealthof<br />
experienceandknowledge,<br />
enablingittoadviseandacton<br />
behalfofalltypesofclientfrom<br />
domestic,commercialand,in<br />
theNorthDevoncountryside,<br />
agricultural.Themainareasof<br />
lawSeldonsadvisesonare:<br />
Throughfundingfromthe<br />
EnvironmentAgency’s<br />
ChampioningCoastal<br />
Coordination(3Cs)Fund,the<br />
NorthDevonUNESCO<br />
Biospherehostedtwoinpersontrainingand<br />
(from left) Stuart Carpenter and Andrew Bengey receiving their original<br />
Accreditation in April 2016<br />
TheAccreditationSchemewas Itiswithdeepsadnessthat<br />
originallydevelopedto weheardofAndrew’spassing<br />
recognisethededicationof onTuesday21February.Andrew<br />
skippersaroundtheNorth hadadeepunderstandingof<br />
Devoncoasttoconserveits hisconnectiontotheseaand<br />
uniquebiodiversity. itsconnectiontohim.Hewas<br />
AndrewBengeysupported deeplyrespectedandinspired<br />
theschemefromitsinception, manytofollowinhisfootsteps;<br />
beinginstrumentalinthe hiswarmandgenerousnature<br />
successoftheinitialscheme willberememberedbyall.The<br />
andthefirsttosignuponthe Marchsessionswerededicated<br />
recentaccreditationtraining toAndrewandwesendheartfelt<br />
dayinMarch. condolencestohislovedones.<br />
Proud of service to local clients<br />
➤ PrivateClient(wills,powers<br />
ofattorney,advisingthe<br />
elderly,courtofprotection,<br />
taxplanningandprobate<br />
andestateadministration)<br />
➤ Property(residentialsale<br />
andpurchase(freeholdand<br />
leasehold),mortgages,<br />
landlordandtenant,leases,<br />
commercialproperty,<br />
agriculturalproperty,land<br />
saleandpurchaseand<br />
giftingproperty)<br />
➤ Litigation(personalinjury,<br />
familymatters,divorce,<br />
property/boundarydisputes,<br />
estateclaims,consumer/debt<br />
issues,employmentdisputes<br />
andprofessionalnegligence)<br />
➤ <strong>Business</strong>(businesssaleand<br />
purchase,commercial<br />
contracts,employmentlaw,<br />
disputes,termsofbusiness,<br />
andcompanyandpartnership)<br />
Seldonshasbeenproudly<br />
servingNorthDevonsince<br />
accreditationsessionsin<br />
Marchinadditiontoonline<br />
trainingavailable.<br />
AndyBell,managerof<br />
NorthDevonUNESCO<br />
Biosphere,said:“Wearevery<br />
pleasedtobeabletohostinpersonsessionsthisyear,<br />
whichwewereunabletodoin<br />
early2022.Itisuptousallto<br />
protectourmarineandcoastal<br />
lifeandtomakesurethatboth<br />
thespeciesandvisitorsbenefit<br />
frominteractions.”<br />
Thetrainingraises<br />
awarenessofthefragilityof<br />
ourwonderfulmarinelifeas<br />
DerekGreen,managerof<br />
LundyIsland,explained:<br />
“Recreationaldisturbanceto<br />
ourwonderfulmarinespecies<br />
andthethreatofincursionby<br />
rodentsoverinLundyisahuge<br />
concern.Thetrainingprovided<br />
throughthisaccreditation<br />
schemenotonlygives<br />
membersawideknowledge,<br />
thatsupportstheirbusinesses,<br />
butalsocreatesambassadors<br />
forournaturalmarinelife,<br />
safeguardingalltheirfutures.”<br />
TheNorthDevonMarine<br />
WildlifeAwareAccreditation<br />
Schemeisdesignedtosupport<br />
localbusinessesandoperators.<br />
Toregisterforonline<br />
training, pleaseusethe<br />
contactformontheNorth<br />
DevonBiospherewebsite<br />
choosingoptions>WhatWe<br />
Do>Marine>Accreditation<br />
■ northdevonbiosphere.org.uk<br />
1786and,whileawareof<br />
traditionalapproaches<br />
preferredbysomeclients,also<br />
offersmoderntouches,suchas<br />
theintroductionofitsapp<br />
supportingproperty<br />
transactionsinupdatingclients<br />
andestateagents.<br />
Seldonsisveryhappytobe<br />
sponsoringtheMadeinNorth<br />
DevonAward<strong>2023</strong>to<br />
showcasethewonderfullocal<br />
talentinthearea–seepage18.<br />
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CHULMLEIGH DIRECTORY<br />
Planet friendly paint that lasts longer<br />
With increased awarenessof<br />
theenvironmentalimpactof<br />
materialsusedinbuildingand<br />
decorating,whatpaintisless<br />
harmfulandperformswell?<br />
Oneoptionislinseedoil<br />
paintmanufacturedfromflax.<br />
SwedishLinseedPaintin<br />
ChulmleighisthesoleUK<br />
distributorofAllbäcklinseed<br />
oilproductsfromSweden.<br />
WhatmakesAllbäckpaint<br />
standoutisthatallits<br />
ingredientsoriginatefrom<br />
locallygrownSwedishflaxand<br />
naturalpigments,itcontains<br />
nochemicalsolventsanditis<br />
completelysafe.Thepaintcan<br />
alsolastuptothreetimes<br />
longerthanmodernpaints<br />
whilecontinuingtoprotect<br />
andnourishwood.<br />
DirectorKevinDavies<br />
explainsthatthecollaboration<br />
datesbackto2007whenhe<br />
andpartnerSueReedtookon<br />
thesoleFrenchdistributorship.<br />
Theydiscoveredthepaints<br />
whenresearchingtraditional<br />
materialsfortherestorationof<br />
theirFrenchhome.Atthis<br />
time,HansAllbäckwas<br />
lookingforadistributorfor<br />
Francewithsympatheticvalues<br />
andtherelationshipwasborn.<br />
Afterthecouplehadreturned<br />
tothiscountry,Allbäck<br />
approachedthemtotakeon<br />
distributionintheUK.<br />
HansAllbäckstarted<br />
manufacturingpaint40years<br />
ago,wantingtorevivethe<br />
historicalprocessofmaking<br />
andusinglinseedoilpaintas<br />
anenvironmentallyfriendly<br />
alternativetomodernpaints.<br />
In Devon,theFSBteam<br />
supportstheroughly5,000<br />
memberswholivehere.We<br />
runonlineandface-to-face<br />
networkingmeetings,and<br />
specialistwomennetworking<br />
includinganannualCelebrating<br />
Womenin<strong>Business</strong>Conference.<br />
Wealsositatnumerous<br />
localmeetingstoensurethe<br />
bestoutcomesforoursmall<br />
businesses.Thesemeetings<br />
rangefromsupportingbusiness<br />
growthandskillsthroughto<br />
workingonthenewDevolution<br />
Dealwithourlocalcouncils.At<br />
allthesemeetingswewilldo<br />
ourbesttoputforwardthe<br />
Overthisperiod,theproducts<br />
havegainedaccreditations<br />
includingachievementof<br />
environmentalcriteriasetby<br />
theBVBSwedishstandardand<br />
ClassAenvironmental<br />
classificationwithSundahus<br />
(health&environmental<br />
assessments).Thishashelped<br />
thecompanytodevelop<br />
internationalmarketsacross<br />
EuropeandCanada.<br />
Asapractisingchartered<br />
architect,Kevinoftenworks<br />
onlistedbuildingsand<br />
heritageprojects,andactsina<br />
technicaladvisorycapacityon<br />
projectsinvolvingAllbäck<br />
paints.Thishasledtotheir<br />
continuinguseatVersailles<br />
andontheChateauitself.<br />
Asawarenessofthe<br />
benefitsoflinseedpaint<br />
increases,Kevinisbeing<br />
Successful collaboration: (from left) Kevin Davies and Sue Reed of Swedish<br />
Linseed Paint, Sonja and Hans Allbäck, founder of Allbäck Linseed Oil Paint<br />
Spotlight on Devon FSB<br />
AS one of the area leads, North Devon financial and mortgage<br />
adviser David Scott gives an update on current Federation of Small<br />
<strong>Business</strong> activities across the county<br />
viewsofsmallbusinessesand<br />
trytomakesurethattheywill<br />
thriveinDevon.Aspartofthe<br />
role,theDevonteammeets<br />
regularlywithallthelocalMPs<br />
andlocalcouncilleaders,and<br />
thisgivesustheopportunityto<br />
highlightanyissuesthatare<br />
affectinglocalbusinesses.<br />
Representing members<br />
Issuesmayincluderoad<br />
closuresandhighlightingthe<br />
energypricesforsmall<br />
businesses.Inadditionto<br />
influencingourlocalcouncils<br />
andMPs,wearethefirstpoint<br />
ofcontactforlocalDevon<br />
members,whichenablesusto<br />
supportthemandgivesusafull<br />
understandingoflocalissues.<br />
Asoneofthearealeadsfor<br />
theFSB,Itrytosupportlocal<br />
businessesasbestIcanandif<br />
youhaveanyqueries,please<br />
contactmeon07598173175.<br />
approachedbymoreownersof<br />
importantUKbuildingsand<br />
thoselookingtoretainour<br />
architecturalheritage.<br />
Kevinsays:“Oftenpeople<br />
arelookingforanalternative<br />
productandfindus.Usually<br />
theydon’twanttotouch<br />
solventsandchemicals,and<br />
areconcernedabout<br />
environmentalandhealth<br />
issues.”<br />
Whilelinseedpainttakes<br />
longertoapplyanddriesmore<br />
slowly,Kevinsayspaybackand<br />
lifecyclearebothhugely<br />
advantageous.<br />
“Youhavetoapplyitinthin<br />
coatsandittakeslongerto<br />
dry,buteverythingstayson<br />
thewoodandyounourishit.It<br />
ismoredurable.”<br />
SwedishLinseedPaint<br />
promotesitsproductsacross<br />
theUKmainlythroughitsweb<br />
siteandonlinestore.The<br />
productrangeincludes<br />
exteriorandinteriorpaints,<br />
water-repellentlinseedwax,<br />
linseedputty,stoveblacking<br />
andmore.<br />
NorthDevonresidentscan<br />
alsovisittheArchitects<br />
GalleryinChulmleigh.<br />
Withextensivebackground<br />
knowledge,adviceisalways<br />
availabletoanswerquestions<br />
onhowbesttouseandcarefor<br />
linseedoilpaintforthosenew<br />
totheproduct.<br />
Linseedhasbeengrownfor<br />
manyusesforsome6,000<br />
yearsanditsbenefitsareonce<br />
againbeingrediscovered.<br />
■ Details01769581765or<br />
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About the FSB<br />
TheFSBisanot-for-profit<br />
organisationcommittedto<br />
supportingallsmallbusiness<br />
ownersandtheself-employed<br />
intheUK.TheFSBisthe<br />
leadingvoiceofsmall<br />
businessesandisheardatall<br />
levelsofgovernment.Aspart<br />
ofthisrole,itinfluencespolicy,<br />
campaignsontheissuesthat<br />
mattermost,andmakesareal<br />
differencetobusinesses.<br />
Aswellascampaigningand<br />
lobbyingatWestminster,the<br />
FSBprovidesextensive<br />
membershipbenefits,.<br />
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@businessactionm | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business action 5
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EmployersacrossDevonand<br />
Somersetarebeinginvitedto<br />
takepartinthelargestever<br />
projectofitskindaimedat<br />
makingsuretheskillssystem<br />
producesaworkforcethat<br />
matchestheirneeds.<br />
<strong>Business</strong>esandorganisations<br />
acrossthetwocountiesare<br />
beingaskedwhattheyneed<br />
fromtheworkforceofthe<br />
futurefortheDevonand<br />
SomersetLocalSkills<br />
ImprovementPlan(LSIP).<br />
Theaimistoputtheviews<br />
ofemployersattheheartof<br />
skillsplanningsoeducation<br />
institutionscanbeconfident<br />
theyaretrainingpeoplewith<br />
skillsthatmatchwhat<br />
employersintheregionneed.<br />
Ifyouareanemployerin<br />
DevonorSomerset,shareyour<br />
viewswiththeDevon&<br />
SomersetLSIPbycompleting<br />
theshortonlineformat<br />
devonandsomersetlsip.co.uk/get<br />
-involved/<br />
TheDevon&SomersetLSIP<br />
isbeingledbyDevon&<br />
PlymouthandSomerset<br />
ChambersofCommerce,who<br />
areworkinginpartnershipon<br />
theproject.<br />
Theywillworkwith<br />
universities,collegesand<br />
trainingproviderstoensure<br />
thevoiceofemployersisatthe<br />
forefrontofaskillsagendathat<br />
meetstheneedsoftheDevon<br />
andSomerseteconomies.<br />
Aseriesofeventsand<br />
engagementopportunitieshas<br />
beenhostedbybothchambers<br />
acrossthetwocountiesinthe<br />
firstquarteroftheyear.<br />
HelenHart,projectleadfor<br />
Devon&SomersetLSIP,said:<br />
“Thisisahugeundertaking–<br />
bothchambershavebeen<br />
hearingfrombusinessesfor<br />
manyyearsabouthowthere<br />
arenotenoughoftheright<br />
sortofskillsinthelocal<br />
workforce.<br />
“Thisisaboutworkingwith<br />
employersandskillsproviders<br />
toreaddressthatbalance.<br />
Fillingskillsgapsisvitalforour<br />
futureprosperityandforgiving<br />
youngpeoplethebestchance<br />
possibleofasuccessfulcareerin<br />
ourregion.”<br />
TheDevon&SomersetLSIP<br />
hopestoreachthousandsof<br />
businessesinthecoming<br />
monthsinanunprecedented<br />
engagementdrive.<br />
EmmaRawlings,chief<br />
executiveofSomersetChamber<br />
ofCommerce,said:“Thisisone<br />
ofthemostimportantskills<br />
projectsourtwochambers–<br />
workinginpartnershipforthe<br />
benefitofemployersacrossthe<br />
twocounties–haveever<br />
undertaken.<br />
“Wehavetheopportunityto<br />
setanewskillsagendawith<br />
employers’voicescentraltoits<br />
successandI’durgeallemployers<br />
totakepart.”<br />
Together,thetwochambers<br />
arethedesignatedEmployer<br />
RepresentativeBodytasked<br />
withdevelopinganddelivering<br />
Development with a difference<br />
theLocalSkillsImprovement<br />
Plan(LSIP)forDevonand<br />
Somerset.Fundedbythe<br />
DepartmentforEducation,one<br />
ofitsfirststepsisworkingto<br />
understandwhybusinesses<br />
struggletorecruitandwhich<br />
skillsareinshortsupply.<br />
StuartElford,chiefexecutive<br />
ofDevon&Plymouth<br />
ChamberofCommerce,said:<br />
“Thisisnotjustsimplyasurvey<br />
toproduceanotherreport<br />
aboutskills.Thisisabout<br />
addressingtheskillsgapsthat<br />
holdourregionback–<br />
particularlyatatimewhen<br />
businessesarestrugglingwith<br />
risingcostsandcannotafford<br />
toinvestinskillsthemselves.<br />
“Theyneedaccesstoa<br />
marketreadytowork–we<br />
needtoplanforthefutureso<br />
thatwhenbusinessesareready<br />
togrowagainthere’saworkforce<br />
readytomeetthedemand.”<br />
■ Employerscangetintouch<br />
formoreinformationonthe<br />
planandhowtogetinvolved<br />
atdevonandsomersetlsip.co.uk<br />
SafeguardingFAA<br />
programmes,orchoosefroma<br />
selectionoftheRoyalLife<br />
SavingSociety(RLSS)<br />
internationallyrecognisedfirst<br />
aidcoursestoelevateyour<br />
workforcetalent.STSalso<br />
offersbrilliantcoursesin<br />
navigationandrockclimbing<br />
thattakeadvantageof<br />
resilient-buildingoutdoor<br />
learningamongthebeautiful<br />
Devonlandscape.<br />
SkernTrainingandSkillsis<br />
sponsoroftheExcellencein<br />
HospitalityandTourism<br />
Award<strong>2023</strong>–seepage15.<br />
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INNOVATION HEADER<br />
Take the chance<br />
to innovate<br />
Innovation,likelove,isaword<br />
thatisusedasathrowaway<br />
term,ultimatelyreducingthe<br />
word’svalue.Withthisinmind,<br />
aretherebusinessesthatare<br />
genuinelyinnovative?<br />
Inthedigitalagencysector,<br />
thereisanassumptionthat<br />
activityisinnovativebynature<br />
whenmuchofituseslegacy<br />
softwareandsystems.<br />
SteveStanburyofBarnstaplebasedLimitBreak,believes<br />
therearemanysubstantial<br />
businessopportunitiesfor<br />
thosepreparedtoadoptnew<br />
anddevelopingtechnologies<br />
notyetseenasmainstream.<br />
“Weareseeinglotsofgrowth<br />
andexcitingopportunities,”<br />
saysSteve.“Therearereal<br />
opportunitiestocreate<br />
disruptioninthestandard<br />
agencybusinessmodel.<br />
“Weareearlytechnology<br />
adopters.WithlotsofSaaS<br />
(softwareasaservice)tools,<br />
appbuildersanddesigntools<br />
available,wecancreate<br />
productsinafractionofthe<br />
timeitwouldwithlegacytools.<br />
“Ourbusinessmodelhas<br />
beentoapplyourdesignand<br />
web2knowledgeandapplyitto<br />
newSaaSproductsthathave<br />
allowedusto:<br />
➤ designandbuildfaster<br />
➤ innovateandreactto<br />
changesinthemarketfaster<br />
➤ savetime<br />
➤ increaseproductivity<br />
➤ provideclaritytoemerging<br />
companiesbeforetheyinvest<br />
“Asaresultwecandesignand<br />
buildproof-of-workproducts<br />
atafractionofthetime/cost,<br />
sopartnerscaninvestmore<br />
strategicallyforthelongterm.<br />
“Oursecretsaucehasbeen<br />
tochoosetherightproducts<br />
aroundourclientneeds,and<br />
nottheotherwayaround.”<br />
Stevebelievesthatpeople<br />
canfeeluncomfortablelearning<br />
tousenewtoolsandsoclingto<br />
whattheyknow,butthatthis<br />
holdsthemback.<br />
Anotherissueisthespeedat<br />
whichtechnologyisdeveloping<br />
createsabigchallengeforthe<br />
educationsectortokeeppace<br />
withtheindustry.With<br />
developerslearningastheygo<br />
along,learningishardto<br />
document,especiallyasit<br />
changessofast.<br />
Steveiskeentocollaborate<br />
withlocalpeopleandbuild<br />
localtalent,butfindsskills<br />
shortagesbringhiminto<br />
contactwithpeoplefurther<br />
afieldandheisworkingand<br />
formingpartnershipswitha<br />
numberofpeopleinAmerica.<br />
Stevedescribeshimselfas<br />
‘hungryandhumble’,keento<br />
collaborateandcross-pollinate<br />
ideas.Heisverypositiveabout<br />
thefutureandseesthe<br />
exponentialgrowthofSaaS<br />
generatinglotsofopportunities<br />
forthosepreparedtotakea<br />
chance.Healsothinkstechnology<br />
offersopportunitiestoovercome<br />
manyoftheproblemsweface.<br />
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@businessactionm | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business action 7
HATHERLEIGH HEADER<br />
Ian Horswellhasalwaysloved<br />
drawingand,withextensive<br />
experienceinengineering,<br />
constructionandarchitecture,<br />
continuestodrawaswellas<br />
useCADsoftwareinhis<br />
architecturaldesignpractice,<br />
AGIArchitecture,basedin<br />
Hatherleigh.<br />
Redesign of front elevation and roof<br />
Attention to detail<br />
Ian’sfamilyisoriginally<br />
fromDevonandthis<br />
connectionhasbroughthim<br />
backtorunhispracticehere.<br />
Withexperienceincluding<br />
workingasadraughtsmanin<br />
structural<br />
engineering,<br />
dealingwith<br />
subsidenceand<br />
underpinning,<br />
andworking<br />
withplanning<br />
consultants,Ian<br />
hasabroadand<br />
deepknowledge<br />
oftheindustry.<br />
Thisenables<br />
himtodeal<br />
withallaspects<br />
ofaproject<br />
fromconcept<br />
rightthroughto‘toppingoff’.<br />
Fromthefoundationsupto<br />
theroof,Ianpaysclose<br />
attentiontodetailtoensure<br />
designsarepracticalwhile<br />
meetingallstandards.<br />
IanlaunchedAGI<br />
Architecturein2016andhas<br />
builtuphisclientelemainly<br />
throughword-of-mouth<br />
recommendations.Hehandles<br />
projectsrangingfromone-off<br />
newbuildstohomeextensions,<br />
housingdevelopmentsand<br />
commercialdevelopments,<br />
workingwithhomeowners,<br />
propertyinvestors,farmers<br />
anddevelopers.Healways<br />
seekstominimiseany<br />
potentialhassleforhisclients<br />
inplanningandbuilding<br />
controlapplications.<br />
Ianispassionateaboutthe<br />
Devonareaandappreciates<br />
sympatheticprojectsthat<br />
employoldermaterialssuchas<br />
naturalstone.<br />
“Ienjoylookingfor<br />
inspirationalideas,bringing<br />
themalltogetherandcoming<br />
upwithadesign,”saysIan.<br />
“Ilovetogiveclients<br />
somethingthatworks.”<br />
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Ian Horswell of AGI Architecture<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Sustainability:<br />
Destination Net Zero<br />
We are inviting small businesses to an engaging<br />
and interactive presentation from 361 Community<br />
Energy on the challenges your business will face<br />
in the next decade and how to plan your road<br />
map to the ultimate goal of net zero.<br />
Thursday 27 April <strong>2023</strong> | 1pm - 5pm<br />
Petroc, Brannams campus<br />
To find out more information and reserve<br />
your place, scan this QR code or email<br />
projects@petroc.ac.uk<br />
This talk is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF)<br />
8 business action | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business-action.co.uk
HOLSWORTHY HEADER<br />
Dining outdoorsisgrowingin<br />
popularity,butwhatequipment<br />
isbestandhowdoyoucook<br />
yourfavouritedishes?<br />
Theanswerstoallsuch<br />
questionsareavailablefrom<br />
Heart,Smoke&Soalin<br />
Holsworthy,whichisdedicated<br />
toallaspectsofoutdoordining.<br />
Startedin2020,thebusiness<br />
grewoutoftheenthusiasmof<br />
ZowieandGarethReesfor<br />
openaircookingandeating.<br />
Zowieisexperiencedin<br />
cookingbarbecuesforlarge<br />
numbersofpeopleandafterthe<br />
couplebuiltupasuccessful<br />
heatingandplumbingbusiness,<br />
theydecidedtostartanew<br />
businessaroundtheirpassion.<br />
Heart,Smoke&Soalcaters<br />
forallbudgets,fromasimple<br />
barbecuetoacustom,fullyfittedgardenkitchen.The<br />
coupleworkwithhomeowners<br />
aswellascommercial<br />
businesseswantingtoprovide<br />
outdoordiningfortheir<br />
customersintheirrestaurant,<br />
cafe,puborhotelgarden.<br />
Advice, design and build<br />
ZowieandGarethdon’tjust<br />
supplyequipment,theyoffer<br />
advice,design,installationand<br />
nowevencookerycoursesso<br />
thatcustomerscanenjoytheir<br />
investmenttothefull.<br />
“SinceCovid,morepeople<br />
aregettingadventurousand<br />
wanttocookathome,”says<br />
Zowie.“Wewanttomakesure<br />
peopleareeducatedand<br />
understandthetechniques,to<br />
overcomethebarriersand<br />
knowwhattheycando.”<br />
Heart,Smoke&Soal’s<br />
showroomisburstingwith<br />
barbecues,grills,firepits,fuel<br />
Zowie and Gareth Rees of Heart, Smoke & Soal Luxury outdoor kitchen designed and installed by Heart, Smoke & Soal<br />
Dining out in style<br />
classesgoaheadoutdoors<br />
throughspringandsummer.<br />
Thereissomethingfor<br />
andawiderangeofaccessories ➤ Autumn/WinterWarmers, everyoneatHeart,Smoke&<br />
fromsaucesandspicestorugs, AlfrescoStyle Soal,andZowieandGareth<br />
cookerybooks,barbecuetools ➤ GozneyMasterclass welcomeyoutotheir<br />
andheating.<br />
➤ KadaiVishesh showroom,withitsfree<br />
Itstocksmanyluxury ➤ WoodPelletMasterclass parking.Openinghours<br />
brandsandthecouplearekeen Privatebespokecooking MondaytoFridayandby<br />
toknowallabouttheir classesarealsoavailable.See appointmentatweekends.<br />
productssothattheycan websitefordetailsandtobook. Heart,Smoke&Soalisa<br />
advisecustomersfullywhen Classsizesarelimitedtosix finalistinourOutstandingNew<br />
makingapurchase. tocreateafriendly,hands-on <strong>Business</strong>Award–seepage19.<br />
“Wehavetotryitout learningenvironmentand, ■ Details01409251357or<br />
ourselves–ithastomeetour unlesstheweatherisextreme, heartsmokesoal.co.uk<br />
standards,”addsZowie.<br />
Highqualitycustomer<br />
serviceandworkmanshipare<br />
topprioritiesandthecouple<br />
worktofindoutpreciselywhat<br />
eachcustomerislookingfor.<br />
Theythinkcreativelyandask<br />
questionstodiscoverwhatis<br />
possibleinacustomer’s<br />
outdoorlivingspace.This<br />
providestheinspirationto<br />
createanindividualdesign<br />
whichtheytheninstall.Itcan<br />
includeeverythingfrom<br />
installingpower,fuelandwater<br />
tocookingandrefrigeration<br />
appliancesandcountertops.All<br />
arefittedandcustomisedto<br />
createastunningkitchen.<br />
BBQ cookery courses<br />
Havingbuiltuptheshowroom,<br />
anddesignandbuildservice,<br />
cookerycoursesarebeing<br />
introducedin<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
SupportedbyYTKO’sGet<br />
SetGrowprogramme,Heart,<br />
Smoke&Soalhasdeveloped<br />
eightcoursesincluding:<br />
➤ TastyBBQBreakfast<br />
➤ Wood-FiredOvenMasterclass<br />
➤ SaltBlockandPlank<br />
CookingSpecial<br />
➤ FantasticalFish<br />
@businessactionm | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business action 9
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business<br />
ACTION<br />
It’s been an exciting startto<br />
theyearwithbusinesses<br />
submittingarecordnumberof<br />
122entriesfortheNorth<br />
Devon<strong>Business</strong>Awards<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Thankyoutoallwhohave<br />
enteredandnominated<br />
businesses.Weknowthatwe<br />
askalotofyou–answering<br />
questionsindetailand<br />
submittingsupportingmaterial.<br />
Theincreaseinentrynumbers<br />
demonstratesthedetermination<br />
ofsomanyNorthDevon<br />
businessestosucceed.<br />
Weadmirethat.<br />
Thank you to our judges<br />
Onceagain,ourpanelof<br />
independentjudgeshas<br />
assessedallentriesandselected<br />
thefinalistsandwinners.<br />
Eachofourjudgeshas<br />
volunteeredtogiveuptheir<br />
timetoreadthroughentries,<br />
checkoutwebsitesand<br />
supportingdocuments,and<br />
meetforawholedaytoselect<br />
finalistsandwinners.<br />
Everyentrybringsthat<br />
businesstotheattentionofthe<br />
judgesandwhilenotevery<br />
businesscanwin–especiallyin<br />
theOutstandingNew<strong>Business</strong><br />
categorywhichattracted24<br />
entries–judgesareimpressed<br />
bysomanybusinessesandtalk<br />
aboutthementhusiastically–<br />
freeword-of-mouthpublicity.<br />
Meetthejudgeson page 21.<br />
Thank you to our sponsors<br />
Withoutoursponsorsthe<br />
awardswouldnotbepossible.<br />
Thankyouoneandall.<br />
Wearedelightedtowelcome<br />
bothcontinuingandnew<br />
sponsors,whoyoucanread<br />
aboutonthepageforthe<br />
categoryeachissponsoring.<br />
ThankyoualsotoPhilipJ<br />
THURS 11 MAY @ THE LANDMARK<br />
Winners Celebration<br />
sponsored by<br />
NFUMutualBarnstapleandBidefordagencyisproudtosponsor<br />
theNorthDevon<strong>Business</strong>AwardsWinnersCelebration.<br />
Weweredelightedtobeofferedtheopportunitytobeinvolved<br />
withtheseawards,recognisingandcelebratingthesuccessof<br />
localbusinessesacrossNorthDevon.<br />
Wehavebeenimpressedwiththebreadthandqualityofthe<br />
entrantsandfeelthatthejudgeswillhavesomedifficult<br />
decisionstomake.<br />
Withoveracenturyofexperience,NFUMutualhasbeenpart<br />
ofthefabricofthelocalcommunityformanyyearsanditisan<br />
importantpartofwhoweare.<br />
OurfriendlyteamatourofficesinBidefordandBarnstaple<br />
takeprideinestablishingdirectandlong-lastingrelationships<br />
withcustomers,manyofwhomarebusinessesacrossNorthDevon<br />
whovalueapersonalapproachandexcellentcustomerservice.<br />
■ Calluson01271829563orvisitusatLauderLane,<br />
Roundswell<strong>Business</strong>Park,Barnstaple,EX313TA<br />
Book at ndba23.eventbrite.co.uk<br />
Milton&CompanyPlcwhich<br />
forthefourthyearis<br />
sponsoringtheNorthDevon<br />
<strong>Business</strong>oftheYearAward.<br />
Thankyoutootonew<br />
sponsorNFUMutualBarnstaple<br />
&Bidefordwhoapproachedus<br />
tosponsortheWinners<br />
CelebrationEventatthe<br />
LandmarkTheatre,Ilfracombe<br />
onThursday11May.<br />
Thecostsinvolvedwith<br />
runningtheawardshave<br />
increasedconsiderablythisyear<br />
andsponsorshiphelpstooffset<br />
these.Weareverygratefulfor<br />
allsupport.<br />
Therearestillcategory<br />
sponsorshipopportunities<br />
available–pleasecontactusfor<br />
moredetails.<br />
Awards finalists<br />
Readaboutall48finalistsin<br />
our12awardscategoriesover<br />
thefollowingpages.<br />
Congratulationstoall!<br />
Welookforwardtomeeting<br />
youattheWinnersCelebration<br />
whenwefindoutwhohaswon.<br />
Winners Celebration<br />
Followinglastyear’ssuccessful<br />
event,wewillonceagainbe<br />
celebratingtheawardsatthe<br />
LandmarkTheatre,Ilfracombe.<br />
Theeventwillbeinformal<br />
andfun,startingwitha<br />
complementarywelcomeglass<br />
ofNorthDevonbubbly,abuffet<br />
andremarkablenetworking<br />
betweenorganisers,sponsors,<br />
judges,finalistsandguests.<br />
Thenweassembleinthe<br />
theatreauditoriumforthe<br />
dramaticannouncementofthe<br />
awardswinners.<br />
Itpromisestobeadazzling<br />
evening–bookyourtickets<br />
nowtoavoiddisappointment.<br />
Seeyouthere!<br />
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OnThursday11May,the48<br />
finalistslistedoverthe<br />
followingpageswilldiscover<br />
whichofthemhavebeen<br />
namedwinnersofthe12<br />
categorieswhentheseare<br />
announcedonthestageofthe<br />
LandmarkTheatre,Ilfracombe.<br />
Eachofthe12category<br />
winnersthenprogresstothe<br />
WinnerofWinnerscategory<br />
withonebeingnamedbythe<br />
judgesasNorthDevon<br />
<strong>Business</strong>oftheYear<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Thisawardissponsored<br />
andwillbepresentedbyPhilip<br />
JMilton&CompanyPlc.<br />
Philip J Milton & Company Plc<br />
Wearedelightedandproudto<br />
offerafullyindependent<br />
financialandinvestment<br />
planningserviceandweadvise<br />
uponallaspectsofclients’<br />
financialaffairs.Thecompany<br />
continuestoexpandits<br />
operationsandalsooffersan<br />
accountancyandtaxation<br />
servicealongwithawill<br />
writing,trusts,estatesand<br />
probatedepartment.<br />
Thecompanyisauthorised<br />
AWARDS HEADER<br />
North Devon <strong>Business</strong> of the Year <strong>2023</strong><br />
andregulatedbytheFinancial<br />
ConductAuthority(FCA)and<br />
isoneofthelargestandlongest<br />
establishedindependent<br />
financialadvisersinNorth<br />
Devon.Weareregulatedatone<br />
ofthehighestavailable<br />
categories,beingoneofavery<br />
fewauthorisedtoundertake<br />
discretionaryinvestment<br />
managementandtoholdclient<br />
money.Consequently,weare<br />
requiredtomaintainsizeable<br />
andverystrictfinancial<br />
sponsored by<br />
01271 344300 or miltonpj.net<br />
resourcesatalltimes.The<br />
company’saccountsaresubject<br />
tothoroughindependentaudit<br />
andfullaccountsarepublished<br />
andsubmittedtotheFCA<br />
regularly.Also,theFinancial<br />
OmbudsmanServiceand<br />
FinancialServices’<br />
CompensationSchemeapply<br />
toenhanceinvestorprotection<br />
againstfinancialloss.<br />
Withwelloverthree<br />
decadesofexperience,wealso<br />
boastsomeofthehighest<br />
financialservices’qualifications<br />
inthecountry.Staffare<br />
encouragedandsponsoredto<br />
achievequalificationsbeyond<br />
theindustrystandardtoensure<br />
thatwecontinuetodeliveran<br />
excellentservicetoclients.<br />
Successcanbeattributed<br />
largelytothecompany’s<br />
uncompromisingcommitment<br />
toclients,includingongoing<br />
assessmentandmanagementof<br />
investments,athorough<br />
understandingoffinancial<br />
markets,prudentmanagement<br />
andlong-termfinancialstability.<br />
Wedonotsimply‘sell<br />
products’–weprovidea<br />
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Thisisanimportant<br />
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design • print • signs • web • office<br />
design | concepts | logos | brand identity<br />
print | stationery | forms | brochures | books<br />
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office | supplies | consumables | furniture<br />
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12 business action | <strong>Spring</strong> <strong>2023</strong> | business-action.co.uk
AMI MARKETING<br />
AMIwasestablishedin2009in<br />
Barnstapleasaone-stopshop<br />
forUKmanufacturersto<br />
marketthemselvesonline.It<br />
offersvideoproduction,web<br />
sitedesign,PPC(Googleads),<br />
SEO,branding,photography,<br />
socialmediamarketingand<br />
more.Ithasmorethan280<br />
customersacrosstheUK.Over<br />
thepastsixyears,ithas<br />
achievedrapidgrowthbothin<br />
revenueandstaffandhas<br />
increasedfromthreestaffto12.<br />
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COASTAL CREATIVES<br />
CoastalCreativesfirstopened<br />
inBrauntonafterlockdowns<br />
preventedartistsfromearning<br />
anincome.Itenabledlocal<br />
artists,craftersandmakersto<br />
displayandselltheirworkina<br />
workingstudio.Quickly<br />
runningoutofspace,thenew,<br />
biggerstorein Ilfracombe<br />
openedin2022supporting<br />
30+artistsandhosting<br />
lampworkglassartandother<br />
artandcraftworkshops.<br />
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AWARDS<br />
Best Employer Award finalists<br />
COMBE HOME CARE<br />
CombeHomeCareisafamilyruncompanystartedin2018<br />
toprovidecareservicesto<br />
clientsinandnear Ilfracombe.<br />
With20years’experiencein<br />
thecaresector,theownersset<br />
upthebusinesstoprovide<br />
highqualitycare,fully<br />
supportingitsstaff.Stickingto<br />
itsprinciples,CombeCarenow<br />
employsmorethan30staffto<br />
careforitsmanyhappyclients.<br />
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Best Retailer Award finalists<br />
KINGS CARPETS<br />
KingsCarpetsisafamily<br />
business,establishedin1963in<br />
Ilfracombe,andnowat<br />
Pottington, Barnstaple.From<br />
thestartithasspecialisedin<br />
oneproduct:carpet.Itsupplies<br />
British-madecarpetswitha<br />
servicethatissecondtonone.<br />
Mostcustomersofferrepeat<br />
businessandnewsalesare<br />
obtainedmainlythroughwordof-mouthrecommendation.<br />
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LITTLEDART FULFILMENT<br />
WillandOliMartinbuiltup<br />
thefulfilmentsideoftheir<br />
familybusinessin Witheridge<br />
anddevelopeditintoabusiness<br />
initsownrightin2021.<br />
Currentlymanagingfulfilment<br />
for17brands,itrecruitslocally<br />
andaimstoprovideafair<br />
workingenvironmentforlocal<br />
people,offeringtheopportunity<br />
forthemtoprogresstheir<br />
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THE ILAB<br />
In2011,theilabestablished<br />
itselfin BarnstapleHigh<br />
Streetasaconsumerelectronic<br />
outletfocusedonrepairsand<br />
accessoriesforsmartphones<br />
andtablets.Itsclose-knitteam<br />
ofeightstaffshareapassion<br />
anddedicationtoproviding<br />
eachconsumerwithunhurried<br />
personalservice.Theilab<br />
evolveseachyear,addingnew<br />
productsandservices.<br />
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MOO FREE<br />
MooFreeisafamily-run<br />
businessin Holsworthythat<br />
hasbeenleadingthechargeon<br />
dairy-dodgingchocolatefor<br />
overadecade.Overthepast<br />
year,ithasbecomeB-Corp<br />
CertifiedandachievedaBRC<br />
AAaccreditation.MooFreeis<br />
constantlylookingforwaysto<br />
improveitsskillbaseand<br />
providesapositiveinclusive<br />
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Itsteamincludesseveral<br />
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THE TECHOUT<br />
TheTechoutopenedin2021as<br />
anindependentone-stopshop<br />
in Barnstapleforbuying,<br />
sellingandrepairingalarge<br />
rangeofdevicesfrom<br />
smartphonestotablets,PCs,<br />
laptops,smartwatchesand<br />
gamingconsoles,coupledwith<br />
arangeofaccessories.The<br />
Techout’sethosistoprovide<br />
thebestpossiblecustomer<br />
service,makingeverycontact<br />
andtransactioncustomer<br />
friendlyandstraightforward.<br />
■ thetechout.com<br />
LAURENCE LIDDY<br />
Fascinatedbytheprocessof<br />
creatingimages,Laurence<br />
Liddydevelopedhisskillsfrom<br />
books,magazines,forums,<br />
Youtubeandcameraclubs,and<br />
in2016launchedasafreelance<br />
photographer.Nowheprovides<br />
high-qualitycommercial<br />
photographyandvideoto<br />
brands,advertisers,architects<br />
andbusinessesacrosstheSouth<br />
Westfrom Barnstaple.<br />
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<strong>Business</strong>-to-<strong>Business</strong> Excellence Award finalists<br />
SAFE WORKING LIFTS<br />
SafeWorkingLiftsisthe<br />
fastest-growingindependent<br />
liftcompanyintheSouth<br />
West.Afamily-runfirmin<br />
Barnstaple,itemploys20<br />
peopleacrosstheregionand<br />
inWales,andtreatsits<br />
employeesandcustomerslike<br />
family.Ithasattainedmany<br />
industryaccreditationsand<br />
ISOstandards,enablingitto<br />
maintainhigh-qualityservice.<br />
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TAXASSIST BARNSTAPLE<br />
TaxAssistBarnstaplewas<br />
startedtomakeadifferenceto<br />
smallbusinesses.Itsapproach<br />
istobringservicesbackto<br />
Barnstapletowncentresothat<br />
clientscandropinandmeet<br />
friendly,approachablestaffthat<br />
makethemfeelcomfortable<br />
andnotintimidatedbypeople<br />
insuitsandties.Ithasalready<br />
growntofivestaffandserves<br />
hundredsoflocalbusinesses.<br />
■ taxassist.co.uk/barnstaple<br />
THE TECHOUT<br />
TheTechoutopenedin2021as<br />
anindependentone-stopshop<br />
in Barnstapleandonlinestore<br />
forbuying,sellingand<br />
repairingalargerangeoftech<br />
devicesforpublicandbusiness<br />
clients.Forbusinesscustomers<br />
itprovidesrepaircontracts,<br />
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DAISY LAYLAND<br />
DaisyLaylandEstateAgentsin<br />
Barnstapleoffersa1:1estate<br />
agencyservice.Fromstartto<br />
finishclientshaveonepointof<br />
contactforsellingorpurchasing<br />
theirproperty.Witha5-star<br />
Googlerating,Daisyprovides<br />
professionalmarketingfor<br />
everypropertywhateverthe<br />
valueandclientscanreachher<br />
sevendaysaweekatanytime.<br />
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AMI MARKETING<br />
AspectMediaInternational<br />
Ltd(tradingasAMIMarketing<br />
forManufacturing)was<br />
establishedin Barnstaplein<br />
2009asaone-stopshopfor<br />
UKmanufacturerstomarket<br />
themselvesonline.Withmore<br />
than280loyalcustomersacross<br />
thecountry,itistheUK’s<br />
leadingmarketingagencyfor<br />
manufacturers,andhasgrown<br />
fromthreeto12staff.<br />
■ amiweb.co.uk<br />
AWARDS<br />
Consumer Service Excellence Award finalists<br />
THE TECHOUT<br />
TheTechoutisanindependent<br />
businessin Barnstaplewith<br />
bothaQueenStreettown<br />
centrestoreandawebsitefor<br />
buying,sellingandrepairinga<br />
hugearrayoftech.Servingall<br />
ofNorthDevonandbeyond,<br />
itsstraightforwardonline<br />
buyingandsellingservice<br />
ensuresdistanceisnoobjectto<br />
itscustomers.<br />
■ thetechout.com<br />
Digital & Online Achievement Award finalists<br />
DIGITWELL<br />
DigitwellSolutionswasformed<br />
in Holsworthyin2016by<br />
AndrewMarshall,whohas35+<br />
years’experienceinsoftware<br />
developmentandproject<br />
management,toprovidecosteffectiveaccesstoquality<br />
mobileapplicationtechnology<br />
tosmallbusinesses.Itoffersa<br />
full-lifecycleservicefrom<br />
conceptthroughdesignand<br />
buildtosupportingthesolution.<br />
■ digitwell.co.uk<br />
TIA LEE<br />
TiaLeePermanentMakeup<br />
providespermanentmakeup<br />
eyebrows,eyelinerandlip<br />
blush,offeringfreeeyebrowsto<br />
cancerpatients.Withhersalon<br />
in Newport,Tiahasawaiting<br />
listofclientsallovertheUK.<br />
Shegoesaboveandbeyondto<br />
ensureclientshavethebest<br />
experienceandheraftercare<br />
ensurestheyhavenoconcerns.<br />
■ tialeepermanentmakeup.co.uk<br />
HELEN CHAMBERS<br />
Sincethepandemic,Helen<br />
ChambersPilates&Neuro<br />
Exercisehasrunonlinepilates<br />
classesfrom Barnstaple.<br />
Helenrunsclassesthroughout<br />
theweek,whicharegradedfor<br />
allskilllevels.Shehasa<br />
specialistskillsetforMSand<br />
Parkinson’s.Herclassesreach<br />
peopleacrossthecountryand,<br />
ifunabletoattend,clientscan<br />
viewarecording.<br />
■ FB@chambershc<br />
TORRS PARK DENTAL<br />
TorrsParkDentalPracticeisa<br />
small,independent,familyrunprivatedentalpracticein<br />
Ilfracombe.Itstreatments<br />
includefullmouth<br />
rehabilitation,aesthetic<br />
dentistry,orthodontic<br />
aligners,facialaestheticsand<br />
health-relatedtreatments.It<br />
alsodoesalotofcommunity<br />
outreachandcharitywork.<br />
■ FB@torrsparkdentalpractice<br />
TORRS PARK DENTAL<br />
TorrsParkDentalPracticeisa<br />
small,independent,family-run<br />
privatedentalpracticein<br />
Ilfracombe thathasembraced<br />
digitaltechnologyfully.Itis<br />
oneofonlyafewSouthWest<br />
practicestocombineitsdigital<br />
scannerandon-sitefurnaceto<br />
provideasame-daycrownand<br />
bridgeworkservice,andrecords<br />
allpatientrecordsdigitally.<br />
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NORTH COAST CAFE<br />
In2022,NorthCoastCafé<br />
openedasafully-licensedcafe<br />
andwinebarinQueenStreet,<br />
Lynton.Delightfullydecorated,<br />
thecaféofferskerbsideappeal<br />
andseatingfor16to18people,<br />
withtwotablesoutside.The<br />
menufeaturestastytwistson<br />
classicsarniesincluding<br />
toweringNewYorkCluband<br />
NorthCoastClubsandwiches<br />
usinghighqualityingredients,<br />
sourcedaslocallyaspossible.<br />
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NORTH DEVON HOG ROAST<br />
TheNorthDevonHogRoast<br />
Companyin Roborough<br />
provideshogroastandcatering<br />
foralloccasionsincluding<br />
privatepartiesandevents,<br />
weddings,fetes,christenings,<br />
charityeventsandcorporate<br />
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t: 01271 349745<br />
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Ilfracombe<br />
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Seldons Solicitors<br />
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Aramis Rugby<br />
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ParkdeanResortsownsandis<br />
responsiblefortheupkeepof<br />
CroydeBeach.PartoftheArea<br />
ofOutstandingNaturalBeauty,<br />
theRudateamunderstandsits<br />
responsibilityforthisland.<br />
RudaiscompletinganeightyearHigherLevelStewardship,<br />
includingenvironmental<br />
schemestoprotectthearea<br />
andconserveitswildlifeand<br />
naturalresources.<br />
■ parkdeanresorts.co.uk/<br />
location/devon/ruda/<br />
AWARDS<br />
Sustainable <strong>Business</strong> Award finalists<br />
sponsored by<br />
01392 388647 or northdevonbiosphere.org.uk<br />
TheNorthDevonUNESCOBiospherereservecelebrateslifeby<br />
recognisingtheconnectionsbetweenpeopleandnature.<br />
AspartoftheglobalUNESCOMABnetwork,ourbiosphere<br />
providesanopenforumforbringingpeopletogetherwiththeir<br />
naturalsurroundings–toempowerthemtounlocktheir<br />
potential,andusingtheirlocalandscientificknowledgeto<br />
modelsolutionsforsustainableliving.Weseektoinspirepeople<br />
toestablishnew,meaningfulconnectionstotheirenvironment<br />
andshareawayoflivingwithnaturethatbuildsapositivefuture<br />
wecanbeproudof.<br />
Peoplelivinginthislandscapecandemonstratetheirwayof<br />
livingwithnaturethroughseveraldifferentprojects,all<br />
contributingtotheSustainableDevelopmentGoals.<br />
WehavelaunchedtheNaturalCapitalMarketplace,anonline<br />
tradingplatformconnectinglandownerswithnewproject<br />
optionstheycanimplementontheirlandthatdiversifyincome<br />
andhelpnaturerecover–justoneofmanyinitiatives.<br />
■ Visitnorthdevonbiosphere.org.uk.com<br />
ST MICHAEL’S NURSERY<br />
StMichael’sNurseryin<br />
Barnstapleprovideschildcare<br />
allyearinasafe,secureand<br />
stimulatingenvironment.It<br />
hasanextensiveoutdoor<br />
programmecateringforeven<br />
theyoungestchildrentolearn<br />
andwonderaboutthenatural<br />
world.Fromusingsustainable<br />
productstoreducingusage<br />
andrecycling,thenurseryis<br />
committedtosustainabilityin<br />
everythingitdoes.<br />
■ stmichaels-nursery.org<br />
TORRS PARK DENTAL<br />
Asmallindependentfamily-run<br />
privatedentalpracticein<br />
Ilfracombe,TorrsParkDental<br />
Practice isextremelyfocusedon<br />
protectingtheenvironmentand<br />
sustainability.Thisincludes<br />
changingfromsingle-useto<br />
reusableproductswherever<br />
possiblewhilestillensuringit<br />
meetsstringentmandatory<br />
dentalindustryhygiene<br />
standards.Ithasalsoreduced<br />
wasteandsourceslocally.<br />
■ FB@torrsparkdentalpractice<br />
THE BINGE BOX<br />
TheBingeBoxstartedbybaking<br />
treatsforpeoplestuckatRMB<br />
Chivenorduringthepandemic.<br />
Itnowrunsadessertshopin<br />
Barnstaplebakingeverything<br />
onsitefromscratchusing<br />
locally-sourcedingredients.<br />
Customerscanevenwatch<br />
theirdessertsbeingmade.The<br />
BingeBoxstartedasaoneman-bandbakingfromhome<br />
andnowhastwomobileunits<br />
aswellasitsshoppremises.<br />
■ the-bingebox.org<br />
Outstanding New <strong>Business</strong> Award finalists<br />
BWSL<br />
BlackWallStreetLondon<br />
(BWSL)isanewAfrocentric<br />
retailstoreinGreenLanes,<br />
Barnstaple.Itstargetmarket<br />
istrulyinclusiveacrossall<br />
demographics,whichisalso<br />
supportedbyitsproduct<br />
range.Ittakesprideinits<br />
customerservice,good<br />
communication,and<br />
providinguniquequality<br />
homeandgiftproductsat<br />
affordableprices.<br />
■ blackwallstreetlondon.com<br />
HEART SMOKE & SOAL<br />
HeartSmoke&Soalisan<br />
outdoorcookingspecialistin<br />
Holsworthy,focusedon<br />
outdoorkitchens,BBQs,<br />
sauces,rubs,blanketsand<br />
everythingelseoutdoors.It<br />
offersbrandsthatarethebest<br />
ofthebest,manyoffering<br />
bespoke,handmadeand/or<br />
carbonneutralproducts.Its<br />
servicesincludedesignand<br />
buildofoutdoorkitchensanda<br />
cookeryschool.<br />
■ heartsmokesoal.co.uk<br />
NEXT STEPS TUTORS<br />
NextStepsTutors,basedin<br />
Northam,isacollaboration<br />
betweentwoformerschool<br />
teacherstosolveproblemsin<br />
thelocaleducationsystem.In<br />
October2022itapproached<br />
DevonCountyCouncilto<br />
offeralternativeprovision<br />
servicesforchildrenwhowere<br />
notinschool.Itnowsupports<br />
childrenwithtutoring,<br />
contracting30+localteachers<br />
andexpandingacrossDevon.<br />
■ nextstepstutors.com<br />
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HAYLEY KRUGLOW<br />
Hayley(30)joinedStannpin<br />
Barnstaple in2017asHRand<br />
payrollassistantandhasbeen<br />
unstoppable,ensuring<br />
everythingrunssmoothlyand<br />
keepingallmembersof<br />
Stannp.comhappy.Shewas<br />
soonpromotedtoHRmanager<br />
andtookonallHRduties<br />
withinthecompanyasit<br />
doubledinsize.In2022,<br />
HayleywasmadeHRdirector,<br />
thefirstemployeetobe<br />
promotedtothislevelthrough<br />
careerprogression.<br />
■ stannp.com/uk<br />
TIA LEE<br />
Tia(21)beganatToni&Guyat<br />
just16yearsold,thentrained<br />
asanailtechnicianandmakeupartist.Shehasapassionto<br />
makepeoplefeelamazingin<br />
themselvesandlookedinto<br />
permanentmake-uptomake<br />
peoplefeeltheirbest.Shehas<br />
spentthousandsontraining<br />
andin<strong>2023</strong>openedherown<br />
salonin Newport.Shealso<br />
workswithcancersurvivorsto<br />
createneweyebrowsforfree.<br />
■ tialeepermanentmakeup.co.uk<br />
AWARDS<br />
Young Achiever Award finalists<br />
sponsored by<br />
01271 345291 or petroc.ac.uk<br />
Petrociscommittedtodrivingforwardeducationalsuccessin<br />
furtherandhighereducation.Weareextremelypassionateabout<br />
raisingtheaspirations,knowledgeandskillsofindividuals,<br />
communitiesandbusinessesinDevonandbeyond.<br />
Excellencethroughlearningisattheheartofwhatthecollege<br />
does.Excellenceiswhatwedoandiswhatwesupportothersto<br />
attain.Petrocwillenablethehighestlevelsoflearner<br />
achievementandthehighestlevelsofcareerandlifefulfilment,<br />
throughlearningthatwillstretchandchallenge.Excellenceis<br />
whatcustomers,businessesandotherorganisationscanexpect<br />
toachievethemselvesthroughworkingwiththecollege.<br />
PetrocismadeupofthreecampusessituatedinMidand<br />
NorthDevonandoffersawiderangeofcoursesforstudentsof<br />
allagesandabilitiesincludingA-levels,vocationalcourses,Tlevels,degrees,apprenticeships,industryshortcoursesand<br />
recreationalcourses.Wealsoprideourselvesonthelearningand<br />
wellbeingsupportweoffertoallstudentstohelpthembethe<br />
besttheycanbeandgofurtherinlife.<br />
■ petroc.ac.uk<br />
POPPY-LEA PRICE<br />
Poppy-Lea(26)comesfroma<br />
lineofbusinessownersand<br />
hasdisplayedastrongwork<br />
ethicfromdayone.Aftera<br />
roleinmarketingwithHonda,<br />
shejoinedthefamilybusiness,<br />
TheSignMaker,basedin High<br />
Bickington.Hercurrentrole<br />
asmanagerseesherwork<br />
acrossnumerousdepartments<br />
includingmarketing,whileher<br />
passionforsustainability,fair<br />
opportunitiesandemployees<br />
atTheSignMakeriswhat<br />
makesherstandout.<br />
■ sign-maker.net<br />
BOBBIE SIMONS<br />
Bobbie(30)startedBobbie’s<br />
Bakeswithherpartnerin<br />
Combe Martinduringlockdown<br />
tohelplocalsstrugglingtoget<br />
out.Thisprovedsopopular<br />
thatthebusinessnowrunsa<br />
bakeryandshopinthevillage.<br />
Withlotsofexperiencein<br />
cateringjobs,Bobbieworked<br />
hardatherapprenticeshipas<br />
wellasNVQsandBTECin<br />
<strong>Business</strong>Managementand<br />
TeamLeadership.<br />
■ FB:Bobbie’sBakes<br />
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AWARDS<br />
Our North Devon <strong>Business</strong> Awards <strong>2023</strong> judges: (from left) Rod Martin, Rachael Taylor, Mike Matthews, Frank Stone, Susie Kevern and Vic Mahajan<br />
Judges assess record number of entries<br />
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS<br />
Susie Kevern<br />
Pound Lane<br />
Financial Management<br />
SusieKevernisachartered<br />
managementaccountantwith<br />
20years’experienceworkingin<br />
businesseslargeandsmall.<br />
Overthepast10yearsshehas<br />
builtanindependent<br />
consultancyadvisinggrowing<br />
businessesonmanagingtheir<br />
financestosecurehealthy<br />
profitsandstablecashflow.<br />
Currently,herclients<br />
includenationallyrecognised<br />
brandsaswellaslocal<br />
businesses,insectorsranging<br />
fromprofessionalservices<br />
firmstomanufacturingand<br />
retailbusinesses.<br />
■ Details07801199671or<br />
poundlane.co.uk<br />
MANUFACTURING<br />
Vikas Mahajan<br />
Aramis Rugby<br />
VikasMahajanfounded<br />
AramisRugby(Europe)in<br />
2000andofficiallytookonthe<br />
roleofleadingAramisRugby<br />
Ltd(worldwide)inAugust2013.<br />
BorninIndia,Vikasisthe<br />
thirdgenerationinafamily<br />
businessestablishedsince<br />
1927.Hegraduatedfrom<br />
universitywithadegreein<br />
Economics,<strong>Business</strong>and<br />
Accountancy.Inthemid-90s,<br />
heattainedaMaster’sdegree<br />
inInternational<strong>Business</strong>with<br />
specialisationintradewiththe<br />
EuropeanUnion.Hethen<br />
trainedwithLufthansa<br />
AirlinesatitsCustomer<br />
Loyaltyprogrammedivision<br />
inNewDelhi.Inthelate<br />
1990s,heattainedhissecond<br />
Master’sdegreein<strong>Business</strong><br />
Administration(MBA)from<br />
BremenUniversity,Germany<br />
withaspecialisationinGlobal<br />
Managementand<br />
Entrepreneurship.Aramis<br />
Linda Middleton-Jones<br />
Rugbyhasbeenappointedan<br />
OfficialSupporterofRugby<br />
WorldCup<strong>2023</strong>andwill<br />
providetraining,groundsand<br />
fitnessequipment,tothe20<br />
participatingteams.<br />
■ Details01769550284or<br />
aramisrugby.co.uk<br />
PERSONAL FINANCE<br />
Rod Martin<br />
Together Financial Solutions<br />
RodMartinbeganhiscareerin<br />
financeover25yearsagoand<br />
workedformanyyearsinthe<br />
propertyinvestmentindustry<br />
inLondon.Hethenmovedin<br />
tothebankingsector,spending<br />
severalyearsworkingwithin<br />
themortgagesandwealth<br />
managementsectorsduring<br />
whichtimehealsoranhisown<br />
businessesbothintheUKand<br />
overseaspropertymarkets.<br />
Rodisnowhappilysettled<br />
backinDevonwhereheworks<br />
withTogetherFinancialin<br />
Barnstaplelookingafterclients’<br />
pensionsandinvestmentsasa<br />
financialplanningadviser.<br />
■ Details01271346123or<br />
togetherfinancialsolutions.co.uk<br />
TECHNOLOGY<br />
Mike Matthews<br />
Lineal Software Solutions<br />
MikeMatthewsismanaging<br />
directorofBarnstaple-based<br />
LinealSoftwareSolutions,<br />
whichbeganinthe1980sasa<br />
businessapplicationsoftware<br />
provider(accounts,stock,<br />
MRP),andhasgrownto<br />
becomeacomprehensive,<br />
multidisciplinaryITcompany<br />
withateamof25+employees.<br />
Mikeisformerchairmanof<br />
theNorthDevonFederationof<br />
Small<strong>Business</strong>es(FSB)and<br />
takesakeeninterestin<br />
supportingNorthDevon’slocal<br />
businessesandeconomy.Heis<br />
afrequentspeakeratbusiness<br />
eventsacrosstheregion.<br />
■ Details01271375999or<br />
lineal.co.uk<br />
INTERNATIONAL TRADE<br />
Linda Middleton-Jones<br />
International Trade Matters<br />
LindaMiddleton-Jonesisthe<br />
founderandmanagingdirector<br />
ofInternationalTradeMatters.<br />
SheiswellknowninNorth<br />
Devonforherworkwiththe<br />
NorthDevonManufacturing<br />
AssociationandSWMAS.<br />
Hercompanyadviseson<br />
internationalstrategicgrowth<br />
planstoaccessnewmarkets,<br />
compliancechecks,auditsand<br />
authorisations.Lindaisalso<br />
chairmanoftheAcademic<br />
BoardoftheInstituteofExport<br />
andhasbeenadirectorof<br />
DevonandPlymouthChamber<br />
ofCommerce.<br />
■ Details01398332881or<br />
internationaltradematters.com<br />
DESIGN<br />
Helen Pedlar<br />
Frank Stone<br />
Kameleon<br />
FrankStoneisacreative<br />
thinkerwhostartedoutonthe<br />
designtrailin1994,launching<br />
hisfirstbusiness20yearsago,<br />
andcurrentlydirectorof<br />
KameleoninBarnstaple.<br />
Withnoformaltrainingor<br />
qualifications,Frankhas<br />
establishedabusinessbuilton<br />
strongreputation,long-term<br />
workingrelationshipsand<br />
excellentcustomerservice,<br />
resultinginamixofclients<br />
largeandsmall,local,national<br />
andinternational,someof<br />
whomhavebeenwithhim<br />
since1999!<br />
■ Details01271634417or<br />
kameleondigital.uk<br />
RETAIL<br />
Helen Pedlar<br />
Pedlars of Ilfracombe<br />
HelenPedlarispartofa150-<br />
year-oldIlfracombefamily<br />
business,nowinitssixth<br />
generation.Helen’s<br />
involvementwiththestore<br />
startedatanearlyagebefore<br />
shetookabreaktostudy<br />
Textilesatuniversity.Todaythe<br />
businessischaracterisedbyits<br />
friendlyandhelpfulstaffwho<br />
arehappytobeofassistance<br />
andalwayspreparedtogothat<br />
extramiletoensurecustomer<br />
satisfaction.<br />
■ DetailsatFacebook<br />
@pedlarsofilfracombe<br />
BUSINESS FINANCE<br />
Rachael Taylor<br />
SWIG Finance<br />
RachaelTaylorhasbeenin<br />
financeforthepast22years,<br />
movingtoNorthDevonin<br />
2007whereshewasalocal<br />
commercialmanagerfor<br />
LloydsBank.<br />
In2019shestartedwith<br />
SWIGFinanceasbusiness<br />
managercoveringDevon<br />
whereshecontinuesto<br />
supportSMEswiththeir<br />
businesses.<br />
■ Details01872223883or<br />
swigfinance.co.uk<br />
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