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Small Business Finance Market Report 2025

British Business Bank publishes its Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 Report

The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published this week, finds that challenger and specialist banks’ share of gross lending is. . .
Launch Bideford

LaunchBideford: A Unique Opportunity for New and Growing Businesses

Torridge District Council, in partnership with SaveTheHighStreet.org and Bideford Town Council, has launched an exciting initiative to support local entrepreneurs. LaunchBideford is a new. . .
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Screen Devon seeks Devon-based businesses

Attention Local Suppliers: Screen Devon is calling on Devon-based businesses to register on their new database, which will be shared with film and high-end. . .
Flyer for LifeIn AI event at Market Hall, Plymouth

Plymouth to Host the first dedicated large-scale AI event “LifeIn AI”

Plymouth is set to become a hub of AI innovation with the launch of “LifeIn AI”, kicking off with a ground-breaking one-day event dedicated. . .
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South West Investment Fund Loan secured for The Play Company

The Play Company, based in South Devon, has secured a £500,000 loan from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund via appointed Fund. . .
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GetSet East Devon Launches

Looking to boost your productivity, grow your business, or start a new enterprise in 2025? GetSet East Devon (GSED) is a new, fully funded. . .
Flyer for Fuel your Business Growth webinars

UK Export Academy launches ‘Fuel Your Business Growth’ webinar series

The UK Export Academy are pleased to announce a brand new-series of webinars called Fuel your Business Growth, which are devoted to helping UK. . .
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Somerset Cidermakers Expand with SWIF Support

A Somerset craft cider maker has expanded its production to supply pubs, bars and retail across the UK, thanks to a £35,000 cash injection. . .
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Take the Hassle out of your Side Hustle

Whether it’s making extra income from activities such as online content creation, dog walking, or making handcrafted items to sell, HMRC has launched a. . .

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