Two companies based in the heart of the south west area have secured almost £190k between them from an inward investment fund launched by the HotSW LEP last autumn. The HotSW LEP ERDF Inward Investment Support Grant Scheme is a £900k fund designed to boost economic recovery and create new jobs in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth […]
SupplyDevon helps organisations buy better, supporting the local economy and reducing carbon emissions. Funded by the government’s Sustainable Innovation Fund, we help suppliers in Devon recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. What is SupplyDevon? A regional procurement platform, enabling local sourcing of goods and services. The platform enables buyers to identify suppliers
Supply Devon – Helping you to buy better Read More »
SMART SKILLS funding will help Devon based small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) businesses and other organisations to identify skills gaps in their existing workforce and provide the skills training they need to become more resilient during this economic crisis and beyond, the bid aims to support business now for the future. The bid, led by
As 2021 begins with an agreed EU trade deal alongside continued COVID-19 restrictions, we wanted to see how these current conditions are affecting SME manufacturers.
National Manufacturing Barometer Survey (Q3 2020) RESULTS Read More »
As the world emerged into 2021 on January 1, the prevailing message from around the globe was one of optimism.
2021 is the year for optimism and change Read More »
We are delighted to be working with Learn By Design in order to deliver a virtual careers event to showcase local employment & education opportunities and support young people across schools and colleges within the LEP area of Devon, Somerset, Torbay and Plymouth. The event will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your sector
HotSW Careers Hub virtual careers event “Which Way?” is coming ……..!!! Read More »
If you are frustrated by quality issues within your company processes, this training is for you! Calling on established Lean and Six Sigma methods, this session will demonstrate ways of identifying and removing problems to move towards 100% process capability…how good can you get? This practical and straightforward learning will equip delegates with the tools
Building Capable Processes – SWMAS Fully Funded Course Read More »
Free movement under European law will end in the UK on 31 December 2020. Europeans who began living in the UK by that point will retain the right to work provided they apply for status under the EU Settlement Scheme. They will have until the end of the Grace Period on 30 June 2021 to
Make UK: Right to work checks for European nationals from January 2021 Read More »
The data from this quarter’s Manufacturing Barometer survey has now been analysed and we are pleased to be able to share the results with you… The SWMAS National Report, which surveyed over 400 SME manufacturers across England, highlights trends in sales, profits, investment, and staff numbers since 2018. It also uncovers the specific areas of support required as UK manufacturing continues
Manufacturing Barometer: Shaping The Future of SME Manufacturing Read More »
As we know, retailers have been hit particularly hard by the lockdowns this year, however Dymond Engineering is pleased to share some good news from one of their retail clients who took the brave decision to invest in a complete fit-out during the first lockdown. Boxfit UK is one of the UK’s largest superstores for
Retail detail: Metalwork display for Boxfit by Dymond Engineering Read More »
