Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport benefits from a range of customs measures, allowing imports to enter its custom sites with simplified customs documentation and delayed payment of tariffs if selling on to the UK market or zero tariffs if selling overseas. Freeport customs sites are outside UK customs boundaries. This means that goods brought into the PASD Freeport customs sites are conceptually still ‘off shore’.
The Freeport is now working strategically with key alliances and trade associations to bring on more customs sites within the Freeport's Outer Boundary, and, as a result two businesses have already submitted their initial applications to HMRC.
Full details of the Freeport's customs offer and how the team can support your business through the process can be found below, or by emailing info@pasdfreeport.com FAO Ian Cooper with 'Customs Enquiries' in the subject line.
SeaRegs Training, specialists in internationally recognised maritime courses and marine apprenticeships, has ordered a customised REAV-28 Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) from Exeter-based HydroSurv. The vessel will be used to provide industry leading training for USV operators around the UK.
This will be HydroSurv’s most advanced REAV-28 build to date and the company’s first USV to be fitted with state-of-the-art command and control software, VOYAGER AI, developed by marine autonomy leaders Robosys Automation.
Plymouth Science Park has today announced that business development, training and recruitment company The BD Guys will join the park.
Specialising in human interaction within the technology and healthcare sectors, The BD Guys consult for large tech and healthcare firms to help improve processes, increase gross profit margins and provide executive recruitment, securing the very best Business Development and Sales candidates from across the globe.
Brittany Ferries are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their launch by becoming the official partner in Plymouth’s most popular annual event, the British Firework Championships.
The 26th championships will take place on 16 and 17 August, when more than 100,000 residents and visitors are expected to watch six of the top pyrotechnic companies battle it out to become national champions.
Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, said: “We never forget that the beautiful city of Plymouth was our very first destination port back in 1973, when Breton farmers established a ferry route from Brittany to Devon. So, we couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate our 50th anniversary year than to become a partner of the British Firework Championships.”
The Great South West has set out its ambitious vision at a key event in Devon. More than 80 representatives from business, education, national and local Government gathered at Exeter College’s Future Skills Centre, for the second event in a series of regional launches.
An update was shared on the Partnership’s emerging ambitions and priorities, how people can get involved, the opportunities across our blue and green sectors, and how a partnership at this geography and scale can add real value, particularly at a time of significant challenges facing our business and communities, and opportunities across our blue and green economies.
Get connected! Connect Plymouth is offering new ways for businesses and their customers to get around the city with corporate memberships available from our partners.
Connect Plymouth is a sustainable transport initiative that integrates three new components with existing public transport. The city will have 500 e-bikes, 300 electric vehicle charging bays and an electric car club. The locations will be spread across the city, improving access and helping to make journeys more efficient, saving money and time. Beryl e-bike corporate memberships can reduce your company’s carbon footprint, help staff get fitter and save money on fuel. It is easy to set up, no matter the size of your business and there is an opportunity to explore packages to implement docking stations in proximity to your business. The Co Cars car club can be used by visitors and staff, providing flexible access to a vehicle without the costs and burden of owning one and hassle of traditional business car hire. While the Wenea electric vehicle charging points can help you work towards cleaner and more efficient mobility.
For more information on how you can connect your business, visit the webpage below.
Businesses, such as delis or bakeries who prepare then package food for sale, are being urged not to put their customers at risk and read trading standards guidance to help them stay on the right side of the law.
The warning comes after trading standards found that 56 out of 100 businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay were in breach of new Government rules which require full ingredient and allergen labelling on all food made on premises and pre-packed for direct sale.
And now Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service (HotSW TS) will carry out further sampling this year.
Businesses unsure of the new law can find the guidance on the HOTSW TS website or on the Food Standards Agency website.
Additionally, businesses can sign up to news and alerts from the Food Standards Agency.
HOTSW TS also offers bespoke regulatory business support for all sectors of the economy – more information can be found here
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub's Thrive programme can support your business by offering free support on increasing turnover, growing your business, business planning, finance and much more.
Offering 1-2-1 business support, Thrive offers fully-funded expert advice and tailored guidance to help support local businesses with growth, resilience, trade, marketing, recruitment, and more. The Thrive business support programme has now been extended until the end of July 2023.
The team at Iridescent Ideas are excited to launch their new project – SHE Plymouth – supporting women in Plymouth to explore their ideas for business or the community, increase their confidence, develop their skills and knowledge and make connections to help them start their journey.
This FREE support is open to all women in Plymouth.
Free Digital Leadership training for small and medium businesses (SMEs) across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay, is now available. Business leaders who operate in the following sectors: Manufacturing, Clean Growth and Health and Adult Social Care, and who have 250 or fewer employees are eligible to apply for this free training opportunity.
Businesses can receive up to 32 hours of tutor led digital leadership training with the aim of embedding digital transformation within their business. Two training opportunities are available, these include driving digital transformation and driving digital business.
To apply, please use the following application form: https://forms.office.com/e/EZy64bpFtC
A £3 million investment in skills across Devon and Cornwall was announced last week with the launch of the latest wave of Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps.
More than 50 bootcamps are now recruiting learners with over 1,000 places available, and demand continues to grow for the training provided through this successful scheme.
Courses are open to individuals aged over 19 who are looking to improve their skills and employability. Courses are being delivered by a range of Training providers across Devon and Cornwall, with face-to-face learning, as well as online courses on offer.
Employers who wish to use the Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps for staff development are required to contribute to the costs of the course, either 10% if an SME or 30% for large businesses, representing excellent value for money. For employers looking to recruit staff, Skills Bootcamps offer a pipeline of highly skilled and motivated individuals who are looking for roles where they can utilise the skills learnt.
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