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An Exeter company which has developed a money-saving tool to reduce fuel costs and generate greater efficiency from domestic and commercial heating systems, has revealed details of a significant cash injection from investors.

Minibems, which provides cloud-based network control systems to deliver energy and carbon reductions in a complex heat network environment, will use the seven-figure investment fromSET Ventures and Ascension Ventures to further develop its heat network control and demand management system in a bid to end fuel poverty in the UK.

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It’s not surprising to see more and more entrepreneurs venture into the waste disposal business. After all, as the population continues to grow, so too are the heaps of trash and refuse that requires careful collection and removal. But as lucrative as the industry might be, it comes with its fair share of challenges as well. And to reap the potential rewards, planning and preparation are essential. To this end, here are just a few tips that you need to know if you’re planning to start and run a successful waste disposal business.

1. Choose your niche

While sticking to one...

When you have the training or knowledge to make your own custom furniture, then starting a business to sell it is the next logical step. But there’s a bit more about starting a furniture business than just getting a shop or a workshop. Here are five simple steps to take to get started on your dream business.

Preparation – define your business

Step one is all about preparation and defining your business – what kind of furniture will you make, what materials you will use and where will you sell it. You can also do work on your niche or target market – who will you sell it to...

One of the largest privately owned Consulting Engineering Practices in the UK is moving into offices at Plymouth Science Park.

Fairhurst is a multi-award winning business which employs a contingent of more than 500 highly qualified and experienced Engineers and specialist technical staff.

The company has built up an outstanding reputation having provided engineering support and specialist skills on some of the most significant private and public sector building and infrastructure projects seen in the UK.

These have included major highways, ports, rail and London...