Investment behavior

How to improve your investing behaviour - how to make the right decisions

Authored by katty
Posted: Thu, 02/13/2020 - 8:03am

Financial investments are all about risk. Not just the return on your investment, but the decisions you make and how you approach investing also has a big impact on how successful your investments will be.

Successful debt and equity investment companies like IW Capital know how to make weigh up the risks involved and make the best decisions for themselves, and their clients. Here are some of the lessons we can all learn by looking at how they approach investment opportunities:

Understand how comfortable you are with risk

All investments involve some degree of risk....

Use the budgeting advance contact number to claim your advance

Universal Credit is one of the most revolutionary systems started in the UK. With an aim to financially support the financially weak section, the message from the government is clear. It is looking towards maintaining a decent standard of life for every UK citizen. When you apply for Universal Credit it may take some time to be credited to your account. Under such circumstances, you can apply for a budgeting advance. You can find out more about this advance by calling the Budgeting advance contact number .

Why is a budgeting advance important?

You might require the...

Moor Lane roundabout upgrade on hold

Work to upgrade Moor Lane roundabout in Exeter has had to be put on hold temporarily following complications with utility diversions.

The first phase of the Devon County Council scheme got underway last month, starting with vegetation clearance and excavation to move service utilities.

It had been hoped that utility connections could be shifted to one side to enable the widening of the approach to the roundabout. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, some of the services require major diversions which has put a temporary stop to the earthwork.

While the work is...

NSPCC launch fun and furry fundraiser as it appeals for Devon businesses to support its Bear Diaries  

Businesses in Devon have the chance to recruit a furry helper and raise crucial funds for the NSPCC thanks to its new fundraising initiative.

The children’s charity is launching a unique fundraising opportunity in association with Build-a-Bear in which only a limited number of local businesses will be able to take part.

For a £50 donation, businesses can acquire a temporary employee in the form of a bear who can be present around the workplace between Monday 17 February and Friday 28 February.

Businesses taking part are encouraged to dress their bear in suitable...

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British Impressionist painter’s art works to be auctioned for the first time

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2020 - 12:17pm

An important collection of privately owned works of art by West Country impressionist painter F Stuart Richardson (1855 – 1934) will go under the hammer for the first time at Chilcotts Auctioneers’ Fine Art Sale on March 7.

Many of these paintings, studies and sketches have never been hung or on display, having been stored in attics; the current owners, descendants of the artist, are keen for them to be seen and appreciated by a wider audience.

Auctioneer Duncan Chilcott said: “We’re delighted to be handling the sale of this collection; what is particularly exciting is that...

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Mince pies spice up fundraising for Elf

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2020 - 11:58am

Christmas fundraising at Tickety-Boo in Ottery St Mary has brought the ongoing total to more than £750 for Exeter Leukaemia Fund.

The coffee shop team donated every penny from all the mince pies sold during a week on the run up to Christmas, which was added to money donated by customers into the Elf ‘spinner’.

Tickety-Boo chef, Trystan Bridgman said: “The mince pies sold really well and were enjoyed by everyone.

“We’re really pleased to see the total rising nicely. Our customers are always very generous so it’s a big ‘thank you’ from all the team.”

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Exeter’s LGBT+ community encouraged to foster as 78,000 young people enter the care system

National independent fostering provider, Five Rivers Child Care, is calling on Exeter’s LGBT+ community to consider local fostering opportunities, after a damning report shared at the start of 2020 has shown a record number of children are in care.

There are currently 78,150 children in the care system across England and another 660 foster carers are needed across the South West to meet demand and provide loving homes to vulnerable children and young people.

During LGBT+ History Month, which aims to promote the visibility of the LGBT+ community throughout society, Five...

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British Comedian of the Year

Event Date: 
01/05/2020 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park Conference Centre

Join us on Friday 1st May for the South West regional heat of the British Comedian of the Year!

Nine of the best comedians on the circuit will perform for the chance of reaching the Grand Final and winning £10,001.

Professional comedian and industry judges will be present to help choose who goes through to the next round, but audience reaction also counts towards the marks for each act!

Tickets are £10, or £15 to include food on the evening.

Book your tickets here!

Groundwork London installs Lightfoot across van and utility vehicles, improving driver behaviours, improving MPG and cutting engine idling

Chudleigh-based Lightfoot, the award-winning in-cab technology and rewards platform, has announced the successful roll-out of Lightfoot across Groundwork London’s fleet of 73 vans and utility vehicles, resulting in a 7.8% improvement in MPG, a 6% fall in vehicle idling and the eradication of instances of poor or dangerous driving.

The organisation, which works alongside local communities, public bodies, private companies and other voluntary sector organisations, delivers over 600 projects across London every year. Each project is designed to improve the quality of people's lives,...

Exeter Airport destination, Corfu

Escape to the sun with Exeter Airport

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Wed, 02/12/2020 - 9:57am

Holidaymakers longing to escape to the sun have a huge choice of destinations on their doorstep with the launch of Exeter Airport’s annual destination guide.

Fly Exeter 2020 features 36 destinations in 13 countries, with hundreds more worldwide through major hubs including Manchester, Dublin, Paris and Amsterdam.

New for 2020 is the welcome return of the Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh, and increased frequency to the Greek islands of Corfu and Zante, and the Antalya region on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast, with twice weekly flights.

Countries reached directly from...

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