PR company unveils new brand to local business community

High profile Exeter based PR company Glen King PR/Marketing established in 2005 unveiled its new re-brand and website to 90 local business people at the Business Network (SW) lunch held at Lord Haldon. The new brand created by Architects Design Group who have recently set up an Exeter base, has a fresh and contemporary feel in keeping with the professional image of the company.

Founder Director Glen King with nearly 20 years’ experience in the sector and a former media spokesperson for Camelot the operators of The National Lottery, specialises in the construction industry. In addition Glen looks after a large and diverse portfolio of clients predominantly small and medium enterprises in Devon & Somerset and across the South West as a whole. Current retainer clients include Haines Watts Chartered Accountants; Devon in Sight; Vehicle Save Contract Hire & Leasing; Queenstreet Carpets & Furnishings and R G Spiller Building Contractors.

Glen King Director of Glen King PR says “The new re-brand came about as I have been in business for over 6 years and felt it was the right time to get a completely new look and feel to my logo and website. I chose ADG Architects as they are a client of mine who have an excellent reputation and I am always impressed with their work ethics and creativity. Chris Band from the Graphic Design team quickly understood my brief and I am delighted with the results. It was also a great opportunity to launch the unveiling in front of valued clients, business contacts and associates at the Business Network (SW) lunch headed up by Sean Humby.”

The many and varied services provided by the company include press releases; editorial; networking; client facing marketing and event management. The most recent event organised by the company was for independent hearing specialist Broom Reid Harris held at the Rougemont Hotel on 17th October to celebrate their 170th anniversary which included celebrity guest Bill Pertwee MBE of Dad’s Army fame.

Curtis Alcock, Broom Reid & Harris says “It has been a joy working with Glen and without her boundless energy and attention to detail the event wouldn’t have been half the occasion it was. It was highly successful and exceeded all my expectations with innovative ideas and creative format. Glen gained a full PR mix including live links to Exeter FM and high profile coverage on ITV Westcountry Tonight during prime time news.”

Glen says “I have had the privilege of meeting and interviewing some iconic celebrities including Darren Baker the Royal Artist; Bill Pertwee, Alvin Stardust and Dave Hill of Slade. I thrive on variety and really enjoy everything I do in representing and promoting a wide range of clients and sectors from Wine Bars to Rock Stars!”

North Devon Client Signs Up to New Business Service Launched by Exeter Accountants

Exeter Chartered Accountants Haines Watts specialising in the owner managed business sector, has signed up TCi (GB) Limited an office refurbishment and interior design company operating in Bideford as one of the first clients of their recently launched pioneering service ‘Southernhay Business Centre’.

A national network with over 60 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market. The Exeter office primarily focuses on accountancy and taxation services to owner managed businesses and dealing with individual’s tax affairs, with the specialist Forensic accountancy team undertaking work throughout England and Wales. The newly formed Southernhay Business Centre offers a full range of services providing outsourced solutions for all company secretarial and payroll needs required by an SME as well as the use of a prestigious venue in Southernhay West to hold meetings.

North Devon based TCI specialising in the space planning, fitting out and refurbishment of commercial, educational and welfare facilities is to utilise the accountant’s offices situated in the heart of the financial district of Exeter as their registered company address.

Haines Watts partner Patrick Tigwell who heads up the new Southernhay Business Centre venture says “We recognised a market for SME business owners to outsource their secretarial services and as a result launched the Southernhay Business Centre. It offers a full range of options from which they can pick and choose according to their own needs and budget. Our mail services are ideal for individuals, small businesses and start-ups or even established companies looking to create the right impression to clients, prospects and associates. For a small monthly fee TCI now has a fully functional office address in the City’s prestigious financial district which opens opportunities for the company in the surrounding area. They can also opt to have incoming mail forwarded to an address of their choice; held for collection or scanned and e-mailed direct for their convenience.”

TUESDAY:Husband and wife team Adrian and Rebecca Sealey established TCI in 2006 which today has a T/O of £1.1 m and eight employees covering the South West region. The team design offices to suit style and budget from consultation; to space planning; project management and installation. The expanding company boasts blue-chip clients including Babcock of Devonport Royal Dockyard, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue and Balfour Beatty who won the £460 m contract in 2010 for the second phase of a satellite building that supports Heathrow Airport Terminal 2. More recently TCI has been awarded a £250k contract with Bovis Lend Lease to fit out the site offices at Westfield Stratford City which will be Europe’s largest urban shopping centre and the gateway to the Olympic Park in 2012.

TCI has built a well deserved reputation as the office interior specialists in the South West serving clients both locally and throughout the UK. A client of Bideford based Sully & Co which was acquired by Haines Watts Exeter in August they have refurbished the offices of Haines Watts Technology (HWT) based in Southernhay West.

Adrian Sealey Co-Director TCI says “With many years experience and extensive knowledge of the market in which we operate, we have access to the latest products from specialist suppliers from all over the World. We specialise in designing the workplace as a fun place to be which motivates staff and in turn has an impact on productivity. A registered company address located in a prestigious area of Exeter is the first step of the next phase of our development plans to be more effective and efficient as well as raise our profile across the region as a whole to grow the business.”

For more information on how the Southernhay Business Centre can benefit your business please contact:

Patrick Tigwell, Partner
T: 01392 260310
E: pjtigwell@hwca.com www.officeinexeter.com

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Photos courtesy of Mark Campbell - www.onthemarkphotography.co.uk

EXETER ACCOUNTANTS EXPAND WITH ACQUISITION OF NORTH DEVON ACCOUNTANCY PRACTICE

John Edwards of Sully & Co Bideford shakes on the deal with Ben de Cruz, Senior Partner of Haines Watts Exeter

Specialising in the owner managed business sector, Chartered Accountants Haines Watts based in Southernhay, Exeter announces the acquisition of long established North Devon practice, Sully & Co of Bideford.  This latest expansion development is part of a mid-long term strategy to grow the services and expertise they can offer to a larger client base throughout the South West region which included taking on new partner Patrick Tigwell in March.

A national network with over 60 offices, each Haines Watts office operates independently offering a wide range of services tailored to the local market.  The 5 partner strong Exeter office primarily focuses on accountancy and taxation services to owner managed businesses and dealing with individual’s tax affairs, with the specialist Forensic accountancy team undertaking work throughout England and Wales. 

Ben de Cruz Senior Partner Haines Watts says:  “We are delighted to be joining forces with Sully & Co and it’s an indication of how the local Haines Watts team is going from strength to strength.  It will open a host of opportunities for our loyal client base, prospects and professional associates. Sully & Co Bideford was a natural choice as the ethos and values of the two practices go hand in hand.  They have a well earned reputation for giving excellent personal customer service.  They also specialise in the agricultural market which will help to expand the business as a whole into a wider arena.”

John Edwards the Managing Partner of Sully & Co Bideford will continue to manage the North Devon office for a further 5 years.  Established in 1983, John took over the helm in 1985 initially operating the business with just himself and his PA.  Since that time he has grown the company to 25 staff and a turnover of over £1m looking after more than 500 owner managed businesses from Minehead to Penzance.  These include corporate and professionals, small businesses, sole traders and an extensive portfolio of farmers.

The accountancy practice will trade as Haines Watts North Devon LLP.  Vince Edwards will become a newly appointed partner in that firm.  The consultancy practice will trade as Haines Watts Rural Business LLP and include Mike Feneley as a Partner.

John Edwards Managing Partner of Sully & Co Bideford says:  “I am looking forward to working under the well respected brand of Haines Watts.   In an ever growing and changing marketplace I recognise the need to offer my clients a broader range of services, expertise and knowledge whilst keeping a hands-on approach and a close and personal relationship. Haines Watts has the advantage of local knowledge coupled with the backup resources of a nationwide network which means that we can now cost effectively offer more sophisticated solutions to client’s issues and problems backed up with a brand they can trust.  ”