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Devon's Universities Say Britain Is Missing Out on the Land-Based Fish Farming Boom - Here's Why

Britain likes to think of itself as a seafood nation, yet when it comes to the next generation of fish farming, researchers are warning that the country is watching from the sidelines. A recent policy brief argues that global demand for seafood is rising rapidly, with international forecasts suggesting aquaculture production must double by 2050, and that the UK risks falling behind other nations unless it acts now. For a region with Exeter's marine research pedigree sitting right on its doorstep, that's not an abstract warning. It's a local opportunity slipping away in real time....

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Jenner moves to Everys Solicitors

Insolvency solicitor Sean Jenner has joined Everys Solicitors.

He will work alongside fellow insolvency expert Emma Davy from all of the firm’s Devon and Somerset locations.

Mr Jenner, who has moved from Kitsons in Exeter, specialises in corporate and personal insolvency, debt recovery and commercial dispute resolution. Australian-born, he has six years of insolvency experience, both in Australia and England. He relocated to the South West from Sydney in 2012.

He said: “I advise insolvency practitioners, company directors, and creditors in respect of insolvency...

Renewing your commercial property lease - In a nutshell

In this In a nutshell video, Tim Wadsworth from Space discusses why you should plan your lease renewal early.

Tim explains what could happen if you leave it too late and gives tips on what you should do to renew your commercial property lease. “Ideally you should start making plans eighteen months before your lease expires.

Business tenants normally don't have the right to renew the tenancy of their business premises when it comes to an end. In this case your landlord can ask you to leave.

So what should you do?

Firstly, start early. Research the current...

My Business Centre Expands into Exeter

As part of their impressive expansion plans, Okehampton based accountancy firm, My Business Centre are thrilled to announce that they are now offering their unique services to clients in Exeter. The business, run by Fiona Rook, is currently looking for the perfect location in Exeter’s City Centre with high visibility and customer parking but in the meantime have meeting rooms available or are of course, very willing to meet you at your premises. The rapid growth and success in the Okehampton office has led the team to believe now is the right time to expand.

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Portillo proves to be a big draw

Over 180 delegates were treated to an incisive address by former cabinet minister, Michael Portillo, at Francis Clark’s annual Finance in the South West Conference held at Exeter Racecourse .

The politician turned broadcaster spoke of the political and economic framework for SMEs and the challenges facing the nation in the future including comparatively poor education standards, lack of employment skills and an ageing population with insufficient savings/pensions.

He also addressed the possible fallout from the Scottish independence vote and how it could impact on the...

Joint exam success for Wealth Management Company

The Exeter office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently-owned private client wealth managers, has expanded significantly in the last two years bringing in two new trainee investment managers; Kelly Harkins and James Osborne. Both are looking to develop their careers in Exeter and are keen to boost the development of the Exeter office.

Kelly (24) passed the second of three Masters in Wealth Management papers, Portfolio Construction Theory, while James (25) passed the Private Client Advice paper to move onto the second. Both Kelly and James were awarded a merit,...

Everys renews support for Exeter’s RAMM

Everys Solicitors has renewed its support for Exeter‘s Royal Albert Memorial Museum for 2014.

Since RAMM reopened in 2011, the charitable arm of the museum, the Development Trust, has established relationships with the local business community culminating in the creation of the Business Club.

Everys, which has its main offices headquarters in Southernhay, has shown its continued support for RAMM with a silver sponsorship package.

Among the benefits available to a Business Club member is the opportunity to attend and invite clients to RAMM networking events, lectures...

Exeter's Crowdcube celebrates its third year on top

Exeter-based Crowdcube is celebrating its third year in businesses as the world’s largest Equity-based crowdfunder. Crowdfunding has come to prominence in recent years with online companies such as Kickstarter allowing users to donate funding for a wide variety of projects in exchange for rewards, based on the amount donated. Founded in 2011, Crowdcube became the world’s first equity-based crowdfunder, where the rewards for donations - generally additional or exclusive content- are instead replaced by shares of a company’s potential future profits. Since then the industry has flourished...

Why is Emotional Intelligence Important?

Most people will have undertaken an IQ test at some point in their lives. IQ is a measure of an individual’s intellectual, analytical, logical and rational abilities; their verbal, spatial, visual and mathematical skills. These cognitive abilities and technical skills are important for schooling and professional qualifications. For instance, someone requires an IQ of at least 110-120 to get an advanced degree such as an MBA.

But then what differentiates, say, one solicitor from another? Why are some people better at sales, communicating or leading others? The answer may well...

Everys Solicitors put sponsorship spotlight on Centre Stage

Everys Solicitors has broadened its sponsorship of Exmouth charities and causes with the backing of the town’s award-winning youth theatre company, Centre Stage.

Established in 1971 Centre Stage has a membership of 60 young people aged between 11 and 21 who perform in every production the company produces. Centre Stage is currently preparing for the musical Whistle Down the Wind.

Everys Solicitors, which has an office in Church Street, already sponsors Exmouth RFC and the Ladies’ Starlight Walk.

Bruce Brooker, Everys’ commercial director, said: “We always aim to...

How to become an ISA Millionaire

The traditional routes to becoming a millionaire – marriage, inheritance, the lottery or a genius business idea – might seem a bit fanciful to many of us but, with ISA season upon us, reports suggest that there may be many ISA millionaires in the UK already. In fact several ISA investors at Brewin Dolphin, through judicial investment directly in equities, have amassed ISAs worth over £1 million. Brewin Dolphin has 15 clients with ISAs worth millions each and 40 with ISAs over £750k; though these clients pursued a direct equity strategy and were certainly prepared to take risks. The total...

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Devon's Universities Say Britain Is Missing Out on the Land-Based Fish Farming Boom - Here's Why

Jenner moves to Everys Solicitors

Renewing your commercial property lease - In a nutshell

My Business Centre Expands into Exeter

Portillo proves to be a big draw

Joint exam success for Wealth Management Company

Everys renews support for Exeter’s RAMM

Exeter's Crowdcube celebrates its third year on top

Why is Emotional Intelligence Important?

Everys Solicitors put sponsorship spotlight on Centre Stage

How to become an ISA Millionaire

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