https://businessexmoor.co.uk/ Local news and practical advice for Exmoor SMEs en Sun, 08 Nov 2026 10:34:03 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/tuesday-isnt-the-problem-exmoor-midweek-trade/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/tuesday-isnt-the-problem-exmoor-midweek-trade/ Most Exmoor hospitality businesses have quietly accepted that Monday to Thursday belongs to nobody outside school holidays. That assumption costs more than any winter fuel bill. Here's a practical, low-risk route to filling the quiet days without wrecking your weekend rate. Exmoor Business Seasonal Strategy Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:55:47 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/farm-gate-retail-playbook-exmoor-producers/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/farm-gate-retail-playbook-exmoor-producers/ An honesty box teaches you that people will buy your produce. It doesn't teach you much else. For Exmoor farms and small food producers ready to move into proper retail, here's a grounded walk through branding, payments, stock rotation, stockists and the maths of which channels actually pay. Exmoor Business Food & Drink Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:55:47 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/when-the-sun-sets-season-starts-exmoor-night-sky/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/when-the-sun-sets-season-starts-exmoor-night-sky/ Exmoor's dark skies are a year-round trading asset, not just a winter novelty. Here is how pubs, B&Bs, guides and shops can turn after-dark curiosity into bookable offers for the 2026-27 season without overcomplicating things. Exmoor Business Seasonal Strategy Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:58:52 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/hiring-at-the-edge-of-the-map-exmoor-recruitment/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/hiring-at-the-edge-of-the-map-exmoor-recruitment/ Recruitment advice written for city businesses often misses the point in Exmoor. This deep dive maps the channels local employers actually use, from apprenticeships and college links to flexible shifts, transport fixes and the word-of-mouth networks that keep rural teams staffed. Exmoor Business People & Recruitment Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:58:52 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/grant-maze-mapped-exmoor-sme-funding-2026/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/grant-maze-mapped-exmoor-sme-funding-2026/ Grants, rate reliefs and support schemes all sound like they were written for someone else. Here is a plain-English route through the options most likely to matter to Exmoor SMEs in 2026, with eligibility, timelines and the paperwork that trips people up. Exmoor Business Rural Funding Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:58:25 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/after-last-mince-pie-exmoor-christmas-markets-customer-list/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/after-last-mince-pie-exmoor-christmas-markets-customer-list/ Christmas markets can feel like a one-off payday, but the stall is also a shopfront for the rest of the year. This guide covers layout, pricing, consent-friendly email sign-ups and the follow-up that turns a mince pie moment into a January customer. Exmoor Business Seasonal Strategy Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:58:25 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/exmoor-winter-trading-playbook-2026/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/exmoor-winter-trading-playbook-2026/ The quiet months can feel like a slog, but they are also a chance to try something new. Here is a practical, Exmoor-friendly playbook for turning November and beyond into useful revenue, without burning out your team or your cashflow. Exmoor Business Seasonal Strategy Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:25 GMT https://businessexmoor.co.uk/exmoor-local-food-drink-supply-chain-2026/ https://businessexmoor.co.uk/exmoor-local-food-drink-supply-chain-2026/ Everyone says they want to buy local, but the route from Exmoor farm gate to West Country plate is more practical than romantic. We look at the logistics, costs and chances for SMEs hoping to stock, sell or partner with local producers in 2026. Exmoor Business Food & Drink Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:25 GMT