Running a Business in South Devon? Here’s How to Stay Organised and Sane This Summer (Yes, It’s Possible)
Summer in South Devon is a whirlwind — and if you’re a local business owner, you know exactly what that means.
Whether you’re running a boutique in Salcombe, managing a busy café in Kingsbridge, or keeping things ticking behind the scenes in an office in Dartmouth, summer brings a surge of visitors — and a serious lack of breathing room.
And while being “busy” can feel like a sign of success, it can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, behind on the admin, and constantly reacting instead of planning.
But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Here’s how South Devon businesses can stay organised and actually enjoy the summer rush.
1. Get ahead of the influx
The key to a smoother summer season is prep and if you’re reading this before things get chaotic, you’re in the perfect window!
Think about the bottlenecks that usually appear once tourist footfall increases. Is it replying to booking requests? Restocking items? Keeping up with your social media posts or opening hours?
Now’s the time to streamline those behind the scenes tasks.
From inbox organisation to updating Google listings, having an extra hand that can handle the extra admin is a game changer.
2. Make your online presence work harder (so you don’t have to)
With more visitors comes more searches: opening hours in Kingsbridge, cafés in Dartmouth, best lunch spots in Salcombe.
But if your website or social profiles are out of date, that business could be going elsewhere.
Now is a brilliant time to:
Refresh your website content
Schedule out your summer social media
Set up automated replies for bookings or FAQs
These little tweaks can make a huge difference and they’re exactly the sort of jobs that tend to fall to the bottom of the list.
3. Don’t forget your locals
In the rush to cater to visitors, it’s easy to forget about the regulars who keep your business afloat the rest of the year.
Having someone help manage your diary or send friendly check in emails to loyal customers can help you balance both worlds without burning out!
4. Ask for help (and don’t leave it too late!)
The best time to put support in place isn’t when you’re already snowed under, it’s now.
At The Exec Space, we help businesses get organised for summer and stay that way, with flexible admin, social media, website, and business support tailored to you.
Whether you’re a solo shop owner in Salcombe, running a café in Totnes, or managing multiple holiday lets across the South Hams, we’re here to be the helping hand behind your business.
🌞 Ready for a calmer, smoother summer?
We’re offering a 2-month summer trial for new clients, no long term contract, just support when you need it most.
From now until the end of July, get:
✅ Dedicated admin or business support
✅ Help with everything from inboxes and bookings to content and websites
✅ Flexibility when you need it. We know how hectic summer can be!
✅ A chance to breathe again (you’ve earned it)
📩 Want to chat?
📞 Book a free call or 📩 drop us an email at carys@theexecspace.co.uk or if you're in South Devon, let’s meet for a coffee!
I’d love to hear more about your business and how we can make this your smoothest summer yet.
