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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...

Simon Wells

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IoD launches search for new South West chair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/16/2021 - 9:16pm

The Institute of Directors (IoD) is recruiting a new chair to lead its South West region, as Muir Macdonald comes to the end of his term this Autumn.

The successful candidate will be the voice for regional directors, working alongside a dedicated team to forge connections between public, private and third sector directors.

The chair enables members to influence decision makers at the highest levels and oversees the delivery of regional events and professional development training.

The South West is one of the IoD’s largest regions with a diverse mix of members...

4 Ways to make your website stand out

In this day and age, it is entirely essential that your business has an exceptional website to its name. Without a strong web presence that is rooted in a strong website, you risk falling behind the competition and losing out on the opportunity to benefit from all that such a presence has to offer.

A strong web presence allows you to reach potential customers that you would not have otherwise had access to and demonstrate to those customers precisely what your business is all about. Via your website, you can take and process orders and keep customers apprised of the latest news...

Elsa Littlewood, EY

Exeter entrepreneurs named on shortlist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year programme

Two Exeter-based entrepreneurs have been named on the shortlist for EY's Entrepreneur Of The Year programme.

Louise Morpeth, CEO of Brain-in-Hand Ltd and Paul Kilbride, CEO of Troy UK Ltd, are two of just thirteen entrepreneurs, from twelve South West and Wales-based businesses, through to the next stage of the programme. They join 124 UK-based entrepreneurs being recognised across four regions: London and the South East; North; Midlands and South West; and Scotland.

The finalists have been selected from a range of different sectors, including: technology; manufacturing;...

The Furniture Market's fleet of vehicles

Devon’s Lightfoot helps leading home furniture retailer cut van insurance claims by half

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot has helped The Furniture Market, one of the largest oak, French and modern furniture retailers in the UK, end instances of dangerous driving, cutting fleet insurance claims by half thanks to its trailblazing in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform.

Rolled out across its fleet of 16 Renault Master vans, Lightfoot’s dashboard-mounted device, combined with its rewards app, has curbed harsh acceleration, harsh breaking and harsh cornering, helping to lower the severity and frequency of accidents and resulting claims. In so doing, Lightfoot’s...

Devon firm raises $375,000 and develops AI solutions for the Dallas Cowboys’ fan base – revolutionising how live events are viewed

Devon innovator raises $375,000 and partners with iconic US sporting brands. The business is now valued at $7m.

A Devon-based fan engagement company, is delivering AI solutions for domestic and international sports brands including Hampshire Cricket, Harlequins RFC, The Dallas Cowboys, The San Francisco 49ers and The US Tennis Open. The company has also partnered with US sport agency, Wasserman.

Andy Doyle, Co-Founder of Filmily , describes a typical use case with the Dallas Cowboys: “We integrate with the club’s app which shows a spectacular touchdown and encourages fans to...

Exeter shop takes to the road

Backworld, formerly an ergonomic office and home seating shop on the Topsham Road in Exeter, is now mobile.

Rethinking the business model following the succession of Covid-related non-essential retail closures, owner Paul Skinner made the bold move to shut up shop and take to the road. Backworld is now a fully mobile retail operation.

Customers no longer have to visit the shop to browse and make a purchase. The shop goes directly to them! Bringing a selection of suitable products, the customer can try each one in their usual home or work environment at a time to suit. With...

Devon Delivers for business success and work/life balance

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/11/2021 - 8:18pm

Devon is being showcased as a great place to do business as part of a campaign to attract companies to the county. Devon Delivers , which aims to encourage businesses to relocate to the county, has launched a new video and website to highlight the county’s unique selling points as Devon looks to make a strong economic recovery post-pandemic. For companies considering expanding or relocating, the new Devon Delivers website provides a gateway to all the relevant information, research, premises and support to help businesses discover what makes Devon such an attractive prospect. This...

Tech Business Culture Survival Guide

Research to reveal key learnings and opportunities for South West’s tech sector

Workplace culture experts Interaction are partnering with the collaborative technology network Tech South West to create the region’s first culture guide for the sector

The Bath-based firm which works with tech brands across the South West will conduct a deep dive into the cultural challenges technology firms face as they scale and adapt to new working models, resulting in the production of The Tech Business Culture Survival Guide. The guide will be available free to all of Tech South West’s members...

A comprehensive review of Netchex

Netchex is cloud-based online payroll software designed to manage payroll proceedings and record keeping. It deals with Human resources (HR), Payroll, recruitments, onboarding management, performance management, attendance and time, benefits, and reporting management and analysis. It is beneficial for small and large firms equally and can handle almost every aspect of data. Thus, it is a better option amongst a lot of payroll software programs to choose and work with.

Let’s delve deeper and take a look at the salient features of this payroll software for accountants :

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Partner with Primal for Digital Marketing Success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 06/10/2021 - 12:50pm

There are many facets that must be handled effectively when launching a new brand, and they all may not be in your particular set of skills. One of the most important things to get exactly right from the moment you begin to sell your products and services is to have an online presence. And that's where Primal can help.

Primal can ensure your brand name makes an immediate impact in your industry and online marketplace. We offer an entire suite of SEO and digital marketing services to help you gain profitability early on in your brand’s existence in Malaysia.

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