Dublin’s business environment is dynamic and ever-changing, with a mix of thriving startups, established enterprises, and family-run businesses contributing to the city’s economy. However, with opportunities come risks, and every business faces potential threats that could lead to significant financial losses or even closure. Whether it’s a legal dispute, property damage, employee injury, or a cyberattack, unforeseen events can disrupt operations and drain financial resources.
Insurance is a critical tool for mitigating these risks, providing businesses with financial protection...
= Are you ready to start a business but worried about the cost of hiring employees? It’s perfectly doable and common to run a successful business without permanent staff. This concept, also known as ‘solopreneurship’, offers numerous benefits, such as reduced costs, flexibility, and greater control over business operations.
With the right strategies, you can start as a solopreneur and build a profitable business without hiring in-house teams. Below, the UK’s highest-rated company formation agent, Rapid Formations , explains how.
<p>The Exe Sailing Club, in Exmouth, has just been awarded British Sailing Pathway Club status by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). One of only a few clubs in the South-West of England to have received the recognition, it rewards the club’s high quality commitment to inspiring junior sailors to have fun, develop great fundamentals and embrace a lifelong love of sailing. To further emphasise the club’s success in these areas, as the recognition was announced, America’s Cup and Sail GP sailor Ben Cornish was back at the club where he first started sailing as a...
Exeter City Football Club’s training ground has switched to solar power - thanks to Devon County Council’s ‘Green Impact Fund’ and installation by electrical engineering specialists EX2 Group. ECFC has lofty ambitions within the English Football League’s ‘Green Clubs’ scheme and also has its sights set on becoming a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework later this year. Exeter-based EX2 Group’s specialist division Eco-Tech have installed 108 solar panels on the roof of the Grecians’ Cliff Hill training ground. The solar power system will generate more than 40MWh each...
In the UK, sports betting is traditionally popular. According to official statistics, 14 billion pounds are bet annually. At the same time, the issue of betting on sports competitions involving underage athletes remains open.
People who support the legalization of betting on youth and amateur sports give several arguments to support this position.
The first argument is that such bets are made anyway in illegal, unregulated markets. Youth cricket is most often predominant in this regard. Accordingly, there is no point in banning them, but legalization and taxation are...
There are no better judges of housebuilders than the homeowners who live in their properties.
That’s why receiving the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-star rating is such an achievement - and why Cavanna Homes is pleased to have once again been given the top rating by its customers.
The HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey is one of the UK’s most comprehensive industry research initiatives, with the results relied on by homebuyers as a measure of quality.
This year (2025) Cavanna Homes has achieved the 5-star rating under the guidance of Group...
Relocating to a different country might seem like an adventure filled with excitement, but understanding the costs involved can quickly turn that thrill into anxiety. If you’re considering moving from Exeter to start a new chapter abroad, one crucial question looms large: how much will it actually cost? The truth is, international moving expenses are not just about paying for a truck ride across borders; they involve various charges that can sneak up on you if you’re not prepared. This guide will help break down those costs, making it easier for you to budget and plan your move without...
Your mood is much influenced by the ambiance when you go into a restaurant. A multitude of elements, including the restaurant furniture type, lighting, and table configurations, shape your eating experience. This is especially true for social contacts. The arrangement of the space may either encourage conversation and engagement or make you feel alone. Restaurant owners and designers need a clear knowledge of the philosophy of space if they want to provide a place where customers feel at ease and where engaging is a natural event. Using careful consideration of their furniture design,...
Right, let’s have a proper natter about something that’s bound to add a touch of flair to your home—plant stands! If you’ve ever wanted to showcase your greenery in style, then you’re in the right place. Plant stands aren’t just practical bits of furniture; they’re design statements that can completely transform your space. In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about buying plant stands online in the UK, all served up in a friendly, humorous, and downright helpful manner. And naturally, we’ll give a nod to our very own Metro Elegance plant stands series —the...
If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when an unfiltered genius with a pool cue, a notebook full of deranged poetry, and a head full of legal amphetamines gets studio time, the answer has arrived — and its name is “Me Me Me Me More More More Mine Mine Mine.”
Sarah Herrera, best known as the frontwoman and hurricane force behind The Tommy Lasorda Experience, has stepped out on her own. Sort of. Same band. Same chaos. But this time, the mask is off, the name is hers, and the rules? Yeah, those are gone.
“I’m the alpha female,” she declares unapologetically. “I write all...
