by Tom | Oct 3, 2022 | News
Project Seagrass: Island businesses back environmental research and restoration effort Project Seagrass is building momentum on the Isle of Wight, with the support of major sponsors and keen volunteers from the business community. Project Seagrass is a non-profit...
by Tom | Sep 28, 2022 | News
Don’t let the temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business This summer we faced scorching temperatures across the UK and Europe. The heatwave had a real impact on businesses who have seen energy usage increase with the need for additional air conditioning...
by Tom | Sep 27, 2022 | News
“The IW Lottery loan gave us the confidence to step up” Brightbulb Design’s new era of rapid growth and expansion was kickstarted by a £20,000 loan from the Isle of Wight Lottery in 2019 At the start of 2019 Brightbulb Design was definitely a small business. Founded...
by Tom | Sep 26, 2022 | News
How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business We’re all now familiar with the cost of living crisis – how households are struggling to keep up with bills and afford the rapidly rising cost of food, fuel and other essentials. But there’s another crisis,...
by Tom | Sep 23, 2022 | News
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Fiscal Statement, Shevaun Havilland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will welcome many of the measures announced today that should boost economic growth, relieve cost pressures and encourage...
by Tom | Sep 13, 2022 | News
DRINK UP! MERMAID GIN GETS EVEN STRONGER The Island’s boutique gin is now an international concern – with an expanded product range and global distribution. Isle of Wight Distiller co-founder Xavier Baker talks to Tom Stroud “When Conrad Gauntlett and I started the...
