VisitEngland has now published free questionnaires to help tourism product distributors and individual businesses to identify and promote the key accessibility features in their tourism venues. Providing accessibility information can help tap into the Purple Pound market, with 95% of disabled people…
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On 1 October the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 came into force, impacting on how businesses manage and distribute tips from customers. Key requirements of the new legislation include all tips being passed to staff without any deductions, a time limit on when tips must be paid by and…
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The Growth Hub has a dedicated page listing all the latest business events taking place across the South West. Below are just a few of the many funded (free) events coming up: Digital Marketing workshop, 8th October, Exeter Science Park. Find out more here FSB 50th, 24th October, Exeter Science…
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Independent town centre businesses in North Devon can apply for a small grant for improving shop fronts or other potential enhancement projects. North Devon Council's Town Centre Enhancement Scheme was first launched in summer 2023 and encourages businesses to upgrade, repair and refurbish…
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The Pathway to Net Zero programme has been designed to provide free support for Plymouth-based businesses to adopt more environmentally conscious processes and move towards becoming net zero. Funded by Plymouth City Council through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme provides a…
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We are exhibiting at the EXPO for Business, Tourism & Hospitality, Riviera Connect. Come and meet us on our stand on Thursday 17th October at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay. The expo is free to attend (with free parking) and will feature expert speakers, exhibition stands and great…
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Google Digital Garage is one of Google's flagship programmes in the UK, providing free digital skills training and mentoring to individuals and businesses. This one day workshop is taking place on 25th October 10am - 3pm at Reed Hall, University of Exeter. There will be varied sessions all day…
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Are you a Tourism and Hospitality business and interested in real-time data for the tourism industry? Do you want to grow your business and learn about how your business is performing? The South West Visitor Economy Hub is the product of extensive consultation with tourism businesses and…
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Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to network and develop your unique brand to get your business noticed online? Join Prosper's FREE ‘Linkedin, SEO & Networking’ event, 31st October 10am - 2pm at Cullompton Community Centre, Cullompton. This exclusive event is open to businesses and…
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To help us receive up-to-date feedback on how the tourism industry in the South West is performing we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to answer the following series of questions. This survey is owned and undertaken by The South West Research Company to provide the regions tourism…
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