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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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The search is on for the region’s most promising start up

Is your fledgling food or drink brand the next big thing? The search is on for the region’s most promising start up

Four South West businesses have joined together to form The Seed Fund – a start-up business incubator designed to offer one young, regional food or drink brand the support needed to grow and build a future-proof brand. The 2014 Seed Fund launches this week and is calling for entries to find the next Pieminster, Weston’s Cider or Wyke Farms Cheese. Applicants should apply online at www.seedsw.co.uk before 14 March 2014.

Owners or managers of brands or...

Flybe considers £150m share issue

Flybe is looking to raise up to £150 million though a share issue to invest in the group in a move announced today. The offer for 141,501,920 new ordinary shares, costing 110p per share is hoped to raise money for a new investment to improve the company’s customer services and infrastructure. The offer price is a discount on the closing mid-market share price on February 19 which stood at of 118.5p.per ordinary share. Flybe said that, funding raised by the share issue would be spent to improve the airline’s flexibility, strengthen its balance sheet and improve its product range and brand...

Exeter Law Firm Moves Forward With New Head of Insolvency

Devon law firm Kitsons has announced the appointment of insolvency specialist Andrew Pay as its new Head of Insolvency.

Andrew replaces Emma Davy as Head of Insolvency in the firm’s Exeter office with the role of leading Kitsons’ Insolvency Team, building on existing valuable contacts, driving expansion and developing relationships with new clients across the South West.

Formerly an Associate Solicitor with Ashfords LLP, Andrew has more than 10 years experience dealing with personal and corporate insolvency matters, as well as advising construction teams on issues such as...

Utilising your Linkedin Connections – In a nutshell

In this latest In a nutshell video local business expert Chris Wood at Q Social Media discusses how to utilise your Linkedin connections.

Chris gives great advice on how to make LinkedIn work for you. He also explains the importance of using your connections to help your develop new connections. “Advanced People Searches -- you can utilise existing connections to introduce you to shared connections - people you don't know but that your connections do. Helping you to develop new connections. This will give you new opportunities to: Drive sales leads Be seen as industry experts...

Expert advice for innovative SMEs

The Government is offering small and medium-sized high-tech companies free workshops to support their growth.

The workshops organised by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) will highlight the government support available for cutting edge companies.

A range of tax incentives, grants and other support offered to help companies develop new technologies and industries could save local businesses money.

“Innovation lies at the heart of our culture. British ideas and inventions have helped shape our world, from the...

Switch Systems achieve certification in ISO 9001:2008

Switch Systems Ltd in Exeter have achieved Certification in ISO 9001:2008 which demonstrates their ongoing professionalism and attention to quality for themselves and their clients. It enhances their reputation even more and helps with tendering for new contracts.

Switch Systems Ltd is an IT company are located at 31-32 Southernhay East, in the centre of Exeter and are a team of dynamic young people individually very talented and completely dedicated to all things connected with IT. They have gained respect for their work with recommendations from Universities, Schools, Charities...

Perfect 10 for Sapphire team

Exeter’s leading kitchen and bathroom showroom has been awarded a perfect 10.

The highly respected Kitchens Bedrooms and Bathrooms magazine (KBB) recently carried out a secret shopper survey in the city and gave Sapphire Living Space top marks.

And proud owners Mark Newbery and Ross Pollard were delighted to be told that this was only the second time a maximum score had been achieved in the past 30 years.

Mark said the team had been flattered by the praise.

“It’s obviously great to receive such a high commendation from a respected and independent publication...

Free web filtering webinar for schools and colleges

In this free web filtering webinar aimed specifically at school network, IT and business managers, our top school connectivity advisor to schools and colleges Colin Woods will advise you on:

The current frustrations surrounding education web filtering suppliers
How modern web filtering suppliers differ
Employing flexible of “who, what, when, where” filters
Putting you in control of your school’s web filtering

You will also receive a free school web access and filtering services guide and case study to give you further guidance...

Stagecoach staff to take 'MyGuide' Training

Friday 14th February saw staff at Stagecoach’s Exeter depot participate in the first of a series of training sessions designed to increase awareness of the emotional and practical consequences of using public transport with a visual impairment.

‘MyGuide’ training sessions, run by Guide Dogs for the Blind, are targeted at businesses who, in their every-day operations, regularly encounter visually impaired customers. Each half day course is much more than just classroom learning and includes a series of practical exercises such as the skills needed to be a sighted guide.

The...

Rising star joins Exeter Classpeople

Education recruitment specialists, Classpeople are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Katie Holdsworth as Consultant in their Exeter branch, strengthening the team of education recruitment professionals in the South West.

With a passion for recruitment, Katie Holdsworth, brings not only enthusiasm but dedication into her new role, where she will work closely with secondary schools in the Exeter catchment region to recruit for supply, long term and permanent positions.

Having worked in educational recruitment for the past two years, the transition to Classpeople...

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

The search is on for the region’s most promising start up

Flybe considers £150m share issue

Exeter Law Firm Moves Forward With New Head of Insolvency

Utilising your Linkedin Connections – In a nutshell

Expert advice for innovative SMEs

Switch Systems achieve certification in ISO 9001:2008

Perfect 10 for Sapphire team

Free web filtering webinar for schools and colleges

Stagecoach staff to take 'MyGuide' Training

Rising star joins Exeter Classpeople

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