Nurturing environment

Devon delivers the perfect place to establish or grow an existing business. The county has inspired hundreds of entrepreneurs, from the Exeter graduate behind Optix Solutions, to the south Devon mum that founded The Old Bag Company and the two computer programmers who ditched their office jobs to set up the award winning South Devon Chilli Farm.

The county offers the space and environment to shape ideas into successful businesses.  The strong sense of innovation, creativity and self-belief – combined with leading further and higher education establishments offering a range of skills and training opportunities – creates a climate that welcomes and nurtures entrepreneurs. What’s more, in Devon business survival rates after 5 years are significantly higher than the national average.

Devon has a wide range of business premises, from incubation units to large warehouses, flexible work hub spaces and high quality facilities at the new Exeter Science Park (scheduled to open in 2013). Click here to use the commercial property search.

If you are planning to grow an existing business then Devon also has the answers. The county has a highly skilled and loyal workforce with a can-do attitude. The numbers with a degree or equivalent qualification outperform the UK average and you’ll find that the workforce is very flexible. Devon is home to a number of key business networks and clubs offering a wealth of advice and support and to people ready and willing to co-operate with like-minded businesses.

Devon is proud of it’s successful and innovative companies, just some of these include: Flybe, TwoFour Communications, Thomson Reuters, Supacat, Riverford Organics, Beco Solar and Princess Yachts.