BIPC Devon Blog
Catch up with all the latest goings on at BIPC Devon and read about some of Devon’s fantastic small businesses.
September’s Spotlight on Wellmoor
There are many areas in Devon that don’t get talked about as much as others, especially the further afield you go. Moretonhampstead is one such small town with a great
September’s High Street Hero: The Maltings Taphouse
The Maltings Taphouse is one of many up-and-coming alternative spaces in Newton Abbot that focuses on serving quality beer from independent brewers around the world. The Maltings is an important
August’s Spotlight On: MMC Ltd
Last time, you might’ve read our scoop on Phoenix Sounds, Newton Abbot’s community interest record store that unites music fans and local businesses through its dedicated staff and live events.
August’s High Street Hero: Phoenix Sounds
Phoenix Sounds is a community-based record store that has established itself as the definitive place to buy music in Newton Abbot for over 20 years. In a market dominated by
July’s Spotlight on The Laura Wall Gallery
Nestled in the middle of Teignmouth’s vibrant Arts Quarter is Laura Wall’s equally vibrant gallery. Laura has been a fixture of Teignmouth’s community, attracting all walks of life who come
July’s High Street Hero: First Draft Books
First Draft Books, based in Bovey Tracey, is one of many thriving independent bookshops that provide a space for Devon’s growing literary scene. It not only serves as a bookshop,
June’s Spotlight on Cool for Cats Café
The Cool for Cats Café is one of Devon’s best kept secrets. Taking inspiration from animal cafes popularised in Japan, the Cool for Cats Café is a non-profit where customers
July’s Spotlight On Bike Form Fitting
Introducing Ronan Descy, Founder of Bike Form Fitting Ronan Descy’s passion for all things cycling initially lead him into a fourteen career as a bike fitter. Using the same products
June’s Spotlight On: DownStage Write
Down Stage Write is a theatre company dedicated to creating development and production opportunities for playwrights in Devon and Cornwall. Founded by playwrights Jon Nash and Sam Parker in 2018,
June Highstreet Hero: Queer Out Loud
Mimi Jones is the founder of Queer Out Loud performance hub based in Plymouth. Mimi is Plymouth’s Young City Laureate for 2023, a freelance poet, events co-ordinator and playwright living
May’s High Street Hero : Space Property Staging
Space Property Staging Founder, Dani Trow, has been involved in property for over 17 years, buying and renovating properties to a high standard ready for sale. Dani has also been
May’s Spotlight On: North Devon Soap
Helen Cross had always been concerned about the amount of single use plastic in her kitchen and bathroom, but like many busy Mum’s she was understandably, too preoccupied to find
Introducing our April High Street Hero: Edge Watersports!
Eric and Steph Bridge first began their water sports business in Exmouth with ‘Spinnakers’. This was an evolving dinghy sailing school which was a huge part of their growing family’s
April Spotlight On: Moor Imagination
When award winning theatre and comedy writer Perdita Stott, moved back to her home town of Okehampton, she looked for a local writing workshop, aiming to re-immerse herself in Dartmoor’s
SEO for your Small Business!
As a small business owner, you know that having a website is essential for reaching customers and growing your brand. But just having a website isn’t enough – you also
March Spotlight On! – Your Zen Life
A Spotlight On Summer Bradshaw: Founder of Your Zen Life This month we’re shining our Spotlight On, television producer turned positive psychology practitioner and founder of ‘Your Zen Life’ Summer
March High Street Hero: The Tribe
Stacey Sheppard is founder of The Tribe in Totnes. Stacey is a freelance writer, journalist and professional blogger. In 2019, she started to work from home, alone, and quickly realised
A Spotlight On: Laura Horton
A Spotlight On: Laura Horton, Plymouth Laureate of Words When a 23-year-old Laura Horton came across a vintage Christian Dior pencil skirt, black and gold with deep pockets it seemed
February High Street Hero
Introducing Our February Highstreet Hero: Tori Wiltshire, Founder of Hair Lounge Barnstaple! As a freelance hairdresser, Tori Wiltshire had always considered running her own business. But initially, she shied away
Introducing our January HighStreet Hero!
Grandpa’s Gallery & Interiors To celebrate the launch of BIPC Seaton, we wanted to focus on the incredible local business community. So today we are shining our spotlight on the
January Spotlight On
Moor Heart Copy: A Women in Business Success Story Are you looking for convincing copywriting to make your brand sparkle? Then you need to check out Moor Heart Copy! A brand
Spotlight On: Devonmade Design!
Introducing Sarah Anderson… Today we want to put a #SpotlightOn a small business with the Devon community at the very heart of its ethos! Introducing Devon Made Design a design studio and
December HighStreet Hero: Cuckoo Tap Room & Bottle Shop
While studying at Plymouth University, Joel Barnard and Andrew Whyte realised that they shared a mutual passion for beer, but rather than simply drinking it, they decided to turn their
December Spotlight On
Rebecca Rees Founder of Devon Aqua Natal This month we wanted to put a Spotlight On one of our very own Bedroom to Business participants, Rebecca Rees of Devon Aquanatal!
Databases Explained
When starting your business it’s crucial to understand your market, competitors, and customer trends. The BIPC network provides over £5 million worth of resources, such as online company reports from top publishers, company