MEMBER NEWS CONTENTS


CHAMBER PROFILE MARCH/APRIL 2018


REGULAR ARTICLES


FIRSTWORD 4 Chamber Chief Executive George Cowcher calls for members to share their views


MEMBER NEWS 5 Treatment centre receives ‘Outstanding’ rating


6 Cleaning firm commits to high standards 8 Wheelchair rugby team receive sponsorship


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CHAMBER NEWS 10 Lesley Shorrocks, Chamber Deputy Chief Executive, on how members can help shape the Chamber’s services


CHAMBER OPINION


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13 Why charity partnerships are good for business


MEMBER FEATURE 18 Five top tips to get your business ready for GDPR


SECTOR FOCUS 20 LEGAL & FINANCE The importance of appointing a lasting power of attorney


22 SKILLS & TRAINING Understanding collaborative partnerships


23 PROPERTY Property predictions for 2018


25 INTERNATIONAL TRADE Trade visit to Russia organised


FOCUS


FEATURES TAX & ACCOUNTING 14 Tacking the challenges small businesses face


HOTELS, CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS 16 A family passion for hospitality


MEMBER ZONE 26 Richard Chubb, of Chubb FCA, on his experiences starting a business


27 Chamber Insider: Lisa Glendenning, Events Manager at Devon Chamber


28 NEW MEMBERS & OFFERS The Chamber welcomes new members, plus the latest member offers


30 WHAT’S ON Your guide to the Chamber’s events


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