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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a major contributor to the renewable energy mix in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Once considered niche or overly dependent on subsidies, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are now becoming mainstream. A combination of technological, economic, environmental, and political factors has driven this significant rise in installations across residential, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

This guide explores the key reasons behind the growing adoption of solar panels in the UK and Ireland and why this trend is expected to continue...

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Fairline Yachts appoints new dealer for the South West

Luxury British boatbuilder, Fairline Yachts, announces the appointment of Seawood Yachts as its newest addition to the dealer network, covering the South West of England region including Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Seawood Yachts will be known as Fairline Southwest.

Seawood Yachts is owned and managed by John Wood and Gary Ruffell, who were directors of Fairline Andalucia between 2003 and 2009. Operating from Exmouth and Torquay Marinas, Seawood Yachts offers a range of marine services including new boat sales and brokerage, yacht management and maintenance, and a chandlery....

Heart of the South West Better Business for All wins national award

The Heart of the South West Better Business for All partnership (Hot SW BBFA) has won the Better Business for All award at the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) Regulatory Excellence Awards ceremony.

The national award celebrates outstanding regulatory practice that achieves positive outcomes in supporting businesses and protecting consumers. The event attracted entries from dozens of local authorities from around the UK.

The OPSS said the partnership ‘delivered outstanding regulatory support at a local level’.

They continued: ‘Heart of the South...

Jurassic Fibre to extend full fibre network to Sidmouth

Michael Maltby, CEO and Founder, Jurassic Fibre; Matthew Galley, Head of Partnerships, Jurassic Fibre; and, Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon

Broadband provider and winner of the ISPA New ISP 2020 award, Jurassic Fibre, has reached a significant milestone in delivering gigabit connectivity to overlooked communities across the South West with the announcement that it is extending its network to Sidmouth and its surrounding villages.

Construction is due to commence shortly. Once complete, the network will deliver ultrafast internet speeds of up to 950Mbps for residents and...

How to avoid the hidden traps of running a successful business

Sometimes, running a business means thinking several steps ahead in order to make sure that you avoid heading into potential pitfalls.

However, this is not always the easiest endeavour, especially if you get caught up in the bustle of a busy routine.

To remain relevant, sustainable and successful, regular updates often need to made, assessments carried out, and processes to be streamlined.

If you feel as though you could be doing more to optimise your own processes, here are some handy hints you may wish to take a look at.

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Hidden costs that can eat up your small business profit

If you’re running a small business, chances are, you’re on a tight budget as it is.

Keeping track of all your business expenses is a key tactic in allocating your funds correctly and managing your finances successfully.

The life of an entrepreneur is hectic at best. Many small business owners get caught up in the process of managing everything on their own so they lose track of their spending or make poor decisions money-wise.

For example, they invest in tools they don’t need which end up eating a decent percent of their profits, or they fail to do proper...

How to get more customers in your cafe

People love to explore new cafes which has led to new ones springing up on nearly every street corner. This has added to competition within the restaurant trade which means new cafe owners will need to overcome quite a few hurdles in order to establish a reliable customer base.

To operate efficiently and at the same time bring something new to the table is an absolute necessity if you want to stand out from your competition. To help you understand the key to achieving your goals and establishing yourself, we have come up with a few things you should try.

1. Promotions...

Pros and cons of buying Instagram followers in 2021

]Instagram has recently surpassed the one billion mark and is considered the most rapidly growing social platform ever. It is also the fifth most downloaded app and is the second only to TikTok as of January 2021 in the app store. The growth of the platform has been steady and consistent and it is safe to expect it may go ahead from Facebook in popularity. Businesses on the other hand are in a constant struggle to find methods to cement their reputation and most of them end up buying followers! but the question is, whether they should buy followers to gain exposure or not? Here’s an...

Old Mill appoints Stephen Martin as new Senior Tax Adviser

Exeter financial experts Old Mill have appointed experienced tax specialist Stephen Martin as Senior Tax Adviser. The 37-year-old has joined Old Mill’s tax team to help the firm realise its ambitious growth plans.

Stephen qualified as an ACA in 2008 and worked at Moore Stephens in London where he trained in the business tax team. During his 10 years at the firm, Stephen progressed through to associate director and worked primarily with owner-managed SMEs across the financial services, shipping, and hospitality sectors covering a wide range of sectors.

In 2016, Stephen...

What it’s like to be a woman entrepreneur in Exeter

Exeter is a promising destination for female entrepreneurs in the UK. The city has a bustling economy with a vibrant student population thanks to the University of Exeter and other tertiary institutions. Exeter is also a good destination for tourism business with thousands of visitors trooping into the city every week.

How women are changing the business scene

Female entrepreneurs in Exeter are blooming, and this article will focus on what they’re doing and the financial opportunities open to them. Learn more in this article about how business loans for women work.

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Why will Bitcoin’s price keep rising in upcoming years?

After Bitcoin was created back in 2008 and managed to breach the market, most of the people that used it traded on the black market. At the time, nobody was familiar with how it operates and whether users are secure. After it was confirmed that Bitcoin has tons of advantages over regular payment methods and it is very secure, its network started rising at a very fast pace.

As of 2021, the network of this cryptocurrency counts over 5 million users, with thousands more joining with each passing day. Not only that, but Bitcoin is as valuable as gold as its price tag is currently...

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Reasons Behind the Growth of Solar Panel Installations in the UK and Ireland

Fairline Yachts appoints new dealer for the South West

Heart of the South West Better Business for All wins national award

Jurassic Fibre to extend full fibre network to Sidmouth

How to avoid the hidden traps of running a successful business

Hidden costs that can eat up your small business profit

How to get more customers in your cafe

Pros and cons of buying Instagram followers in 2021

Old Mill appoints Stephen Martin as new Senior Tax Adviser

What it’s like to be a woman entrepreneur in Exeter

Why will Bitcoin’s price keep rising in upcoming years?

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