Deborah Meaden
A hub for business
Home to stunning coastline, rolling countryside and picturesque
villages it is easy to see why the South West is England's most
popular tourist destination. What people perhaps don't realise is
that these attributes also make South West England one of the best
places in the UK to do business.
My background in Leisure and Tourism made the South West a logical
base for my business, and it is one that has provided me with a
great deal of success. In my opinion, the biggest asset to working
and living in the South West is the choice it offers.
I, for example, make the most of my time in London and have a very
busy and active work and social schedule while I'm there. This
makes the feeling of relaxation that I get as soon as I go home all
the more satisfying. However, there was also a time when the hub of
my business activity was in Devon and my work life was pacy,
vibrant, and far from relaxing - same region, different
choice.
Being based in South West England - whether its for work or play -
gives you the freedom to decide on the lifestyle you want.
Opportunities are out there for you to enjoy as much or as little
excitement, activity and stimulation as you like. It means you are
close to amazing people and amazing places at all times and you
have the freedom to choose how much or how little you partake in.
In short, it means you are living or working in one very special
place.