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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

Recycled candle making in Exeter

An apple a day keeps the landfill away!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 11:56am

Wax recycling eco-business The Recycled Candle Company has won an International Green Apple Environment Award in the campaign to find the greenest companies.

The Exeter-based business competed against more than 500 other nominations to scoop one of the coveted awards.

Sargon Latchin, co-founder with Richard Hills-Ingyon says “It’s a real honour to be named as one of the winners in these well regarded environmental awards and join a number of previous winners from the region.

“After the exceptional pressures of the past year and the impact of the lockdowns which...

BIPC are giving new Devon businesses expert help to take them to the next level

Devon lockdown businesses ready to go to the next level

Authored by Cornerstone
Posted: Mon, 09/06/2021 - 3:40pm

New Devon businesses which have sprung up during lockdown are being given expert help to take them to the next level.

The Business and Intellectual Property Centre in Exeter (BIPC) is staging a free 13 week ‘Bedroom to Business’ webinar course aimed at start-up entrepreneurs which are ready to expand (from 8th September).

Since November 2020, when BIPC in Devon launched its online offering after the first lockdown, it’s helped 447 businesses. A further 58 people have also come through the doors for one-to-one meetings since the library buildings in Exeter, Paignton and...

Changing your job and entering a new industry

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 09/02/2021 - 10:59pm

Times are constantly changing, and industries are always evolving. If you feel that you have had enough of your current job, and you feel ready for a change, then what should you be looking at, and what industries should you be focusing on? Within your current job or role, you will have skills and qualifications that will be transferable; all you have to do is decide which route you want to take.

Deciding Which Direction You Want to Take

Do you see yourself entering a small industry local to your area, or are you looking to branch out and go a bit further? There are vast...

Leading national accountancy awards name Milsted Langdon as finalists

One of the South West’s top firms of accountants, Milsted Langdon, has been shortlisted at this year’s prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards.

Held annually, the awards are a highlight of the profession’s calendar that recognise the very best practices and professionals across the UK.

After careful judging from a panel of industry experts, Milsted Langdon has been named as a finalist in the Large Firm of the Year category, which celebrates some of the UK’s biggest and most successful firms.

During the judging process, the organisers took into consideration...

Eateries: Staying up to date with the demands of the regulatory world

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 08/31/2021 - 9:46pm

The average business has countless regulatory demands to cover and nowhere is that more pronounced than in catering. Food can be a huge vector for human illness and so it has always been the case that regulators try to keep a tight lid on disease. The impact of not following the rules can be disastrous, as one Plympton coffee shop found when they were fined £42,000 for breaching rules , according to the BBC. New regulations come in all the time to help customers, and the business, stay safe - sticking to them is important, whether your restaurant is new or old.

Natasha’s Law...

Persimmon Homes South West development in running for national award

The construction team at a housing development in Yeovil is among the first to be recognised as a regional winner in a national construction excellence awards scheme launched by housebuilder Persimmon Homes.

The Agusta Park development is one of 31 across England, Scotland and Wales shortlisted in the Persimmon Homes Construction Excellence Awards launched this year.

Daniel Heathcote, director in charge of Persimmon Homes South West, said: “We want to celebrate the people who take personal ownership of their work, taking genuine pride in the homes they hand over to our...

5 of the best Southwest recruitment agencies in 2021

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 08/30/2021 - 1:05pm

If your business is struggling to fill roles or wants to find the very best candidates for the job you are hiring for, having a top-quality recruitment agency will give you a huge advantage.

Recruitment agencies can take care of all of the time-consuming aspects of advertising a new role and can guide you on how to write job ads that will attract the highest calibre of employees or fill a role that is frustratingly difficult to fill. If you are recruiting for a large volume of roles, using a recruitment company will help you to manage the campaign and the high volumes of...

How Important is a Great Business Email Signature?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 08/30/2021 - 9:20am

When representing a brand, every detail counts. From new clients and business partners to familiar, cherished faces, your standard of communication should never falter, as making impressions and building brand cohesion is an ongoing pursuit.

Perhaps now more than ever, the ability to write a great business email can speak volumes about your work ethic, your company values, and your professionalism. In order to make sure you are presenting your brand to the best of your ability, it is certainly worth thinking about the many benefits of a great business email signature....

7 killer tips for generating new business leads at a conference

Conferences and events can be daunting, but they’re a necessary part of networking and lead generation for any business. When attending a big event, you need to focus on selling your brand and ensuring people are interested in collaborating with you. They need to remember you after the event.

These seven tips will help you maximise lead generation at a conference, so you make the best use of your time and efforts there.

1. Choose the right location

Once you enter the conference it is important that you set aside the first 15 minutes to walk around the whole space to get...

Exeter based Old Mill launches Stamp Duty Land Tax team

Exeter financial experts Old Mill has created a specialist in-house team covering the complexities surrounding Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

Previously, this function was outsourced to a third-party, but Old Mill's Tax Team will now handle all queries.

Headed up by Senior Tax Manager Laura Wylie and supported by tax specialists Mark Trevethan and Zoe Chandler, the SDLT team will be able to advise clients on available reliefs and calculate SDLT liabilities.

The decision to set up a specialist SDLT team comes in response to the increased number of queries around...

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