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Exeter Installer shortlisted for major national award

Matthew Bird of Devon Renewables Ltd in Exeter has been shortlisted for Best Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Installer (Best HVAC Installer) at the Heating Installer Awards 2026.

As one of only four HVAC installers to be shortlisted out of thousands across the UK, Matthew now enters the final stages of the competition, where he’s in with the chance of being crowned the overall national winner.

To secure the shortlist, Matthew showcased a project he ran for a family of five, in their five-bedroom detached in the local area. The house had been heated using an old...

Thinking about hiring a business broker? Ask these questions first

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 05/12/2020 - 8:39am

Whether you are a business owner looking to start a business, you can find the right company sales and business brokers to help with your needs. Let's take a look at some of the key points that need to be considered when dealing with company sales and Business Brokers .

The first thing to look for in a company sales and business broker is the expertise and experience of the broker. Take the time to do research and check the clientele lists that a company has available, to ensure that they are providing high-quality customer service and expertise.

Companies that do not...

Covid-19 legal guides for businesses

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/11/2020 - 3:28pm

A leading Devon law firm has produced a series of guides to help businesses during coronavirus. Stephens Scown LLP’s covid-19 guides cover how businesses can survive and thrive, key legal issues businesses should not forget about and considerations before hibernating a business.

“Although we are starting to understand how the UK may come out of lockdown, there is a very long way to go and lots of challenges ahead for Cornish businesses. There is so much information out there for businesses, but it can be quite overwhelming to access what is relevant,” says Richard Baker, Stephens...

Online platform launched to help charities source local furloughed workers as volunteers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/10/2020 - 12:03pm

With the UK charity sector estimated to be facing a £4 billion loss in the next 12 weeks and 50% of all businesses putting most of their staff on furlough as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, Freestyle , a Midlands-based digital product studio - has launched a unique service helping charities connect and find support from local businesses and its furloughed workers, Charity Matcher . For many of the UK’s 200,000 charities who employ an estimated 880,000 people, the cancellations of fundraising events and closure of high street charity shops have hit finances hard. The...

Why both big and small businesses should care about having an insurance

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 05/08/2020 - 9:54am

Running a business (whether a small or big one) takes much courage and also a whole lot of scary steps. Hence, it is therefore very imperative that as business owners, one insures the business. Business insurance does a whole lot than just protecting the company from losses. It also guarantees the workers and even the clients. As entrepreneurs, it is of essence that one has a proper understanding of the various types of insurance available as much as one understands the risks in business. Insuring one’s business is packed with many benefits, and as such, both big and small businesses...

Get a structural engineer for your next project

Structural Engineers are highly skilled architects who have studied a variety of subjects and are able to apply this knowledge in the construction industry. They can create the ideal space for houses, offices, or industrial buildings by creating the structural framework that will make it all work. They are skilled at evaluating the buildings and then coming up with solutions that can increase the efficiency of the structure.

It's obvious you need to get one to do the job. If you don't, you'll be wasting money on people who are not as skilled as they could be. Besides the expense...

Exeter kitchen retailer tackles global pandemic to keep trading

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:59am

Despite such uncertain times having a major impact on the high street, an Exeter kitchen retailer is harnessing the latest technology to overcome the challenges posed by a global pandemic.

The Kutchenhaus store is providing virtual appointments and using its new online 3D planning and design tool to create kitchens remotely for local customers until COVID-19 government restrictions are lifted.

Nigel & Samantha Dilley co-owners of the store, are introducing new ways for its customers to view, design and order its contemporary ranges produced by parent company, Nobilia...

Exeter Chiefs women’s side boosts Exeter College Rugby Academy

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:57am

Exeter College’s Ofsted Outstanding offer to the region’s top young rugby talent received a huge boost with the news that Exeter Chiefs’ newly launched professional women’s side received approval to join the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s League.

The agreement to join the league rubber stamps the launch of Exeter Chiefs’ women’s team and provides fresh impetus to Women’s Rugby Academy at Exeter College.

Exeter College has been offering the Women’s Rugby Academy education provision in partnership with Exeter Chiefs for three years, with students given the chance to pursue a career in...

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Exeter zero waste stores to reopen with safety measures in place

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 05/07/2020 - 9:51am

Zero waste provisions retailer Nourish will be reopening its shops in Topsham and Magdalen Road on Thursday May 14 with owner Sarah Martin putting in place systems to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

The business closed in late March when it became obvious that it was going to be difficult to adhere to government guidelines.

“Both shops are fairly small and the style of shopping is interactive with customers measuring out their own spices, pulses, seeds or pasta before weighing and making payment,” explained Sarah.

“And to be honest, in those earlier days,...

Ashfords LLP announces appointment of new Chef Executive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:46pm

Ashfords LLP is pleased to announce it has elected Louise Workman, Corporate Partner and Head of Client Services, as its new Chief Executive.

Last night (4 May), the partnership voted for Louise to become the first female CEO in the law firm’s history. Louise Workman, based at Ashfords’ head office in Exeter, joined the Corporate team in 2010 and was appointed as Head of Client Services in 2017.

Prior to joining Ashfords, Louise trained at City firm Norton Rose and spent 5 years in the corporate finance department before moving to Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP where she...

South West tech heroes to be celebrated

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 05/04/2020 - 11:11pm

Tech champions, heroes and innovators will be recognised at the annual Tech South West Awards which launched on Friday May 1.

The awards will feature a new Hero Award to recognise the contributions by people and organisations across the region’s tech community to aiding the response to the Covid-19 pandemic, from data-tracking work to switching to making PPE for key workers.

The live launch saw the tech community gather - digitally - to hear inspiring stories from 2019 winners, including Somerset-based Your IT Now which provides digital skills for people with learning...

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