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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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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...

The Benefits of hosted email systems – In a nutshell

In this video local business expert Matt Barton from Ostrich It Services explains the benefits of using a hosted email system.

Matt explains why he thinks using a hosted email system is best and then goes onto describe the pro’s and cons of using a hosted email system to not using a hosted email system “But why should you pay for your email? After all isn't email free? Yes it can be free to you, but somebody has to pay for the service. Maybe you receive a lower level of service than you should? At the height of the Conficker virus in 2010 it was stated that up to 20% of all traffic...

Blue Chip Holidays Goes For Growth In East Devon

Blue Chip Holidays, the South West’s largest provider of four and five star self catering holiday homes, has today announced the appointment of Mark Williams as Portfolio Development Manager with responsibility for property acquisition in East Devon.

Mark, who lives in Sidmouth, has over 20 years’ experience as a country homes agent in Devon and specialises in advising owners on property investment to help maximise returns.

Mark’s appointment is part of Blue Chip Holidays’ plans to increase its property portfolio in East Devon over the coming twelve months.

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

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

The Benefits of hosted email systems – In a nutshell

Blue Chip Holidays Goes For Growth In East Devon

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