The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 10: Winter 2018/19 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION 2018, what a year! At The Business Exchange we’ve celebrated five years in business and two years since we launched in Bath. In my head it’s still June, the year has whizzed by so fast, but what a great year it’s been. The Business Exchange has grown its revenues by 25% in 2018 and is set to continue its growth journey in 2019 as we move into our sixth year, securing more partnerships to enhance our brand image. In the new year we will also be launching our new-look website for Bath & Somerset- investing in the future of the business. 2019’s going to get off to an exciting start with the inaugural South West Charity Conference in February, organised by The Business Exchange and our key partners- turn to page 39 to find out more. Then in March, we are the business media partner for the 2019 Bath Half Marathon. I can’t wait to cheer on the runners at our cheering station on the Upper Bristol Road. In this issue we’re delighted to interview Emma Summers (cover story)- owner of Juice Recruitment as the firm celebrates twenty years in business, read our exclusive on page 16. I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers and readers for your continued support in 2018. I wish you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2019. 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of the top business news 10 FINANCE News and opinion from Bath’s financial sector 14 BUSINESS REVIEW OF THE YEAR Local firms give their sentiment of business in 2018 16 COVER STORY Meet Emma Summers founder of Juice Recruitment, celebrating 20 years in Bath 18 IN PROFILE Lisa Chambers, HGEM 20 CREATIVE THINKING Bath creatives collaborate to create Made in Bath book 23 TECHNOLOGY 2018 Cyber Crime Review 26 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the BMW X7 36 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Keeping business in Bath 39 POSITIVE BUSINESS New charity conference launches in Bath 42 CONNECT Dates for your diary ADVERTISE WITH US IN 2019 RAISING YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01225 300043 Special Features: Motoring: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Geoff Maxted www.drivewrite.co.uk Are you planning your marketing strategy for the year ahead? If so, why not give us a call? We offer bespoke packages combining print, online and social media to ensure your message is heard. We are passionate about supporting local businesses and helping them grow. Being a local, independent publisher we pride ourselves on our reputation and building campaigns for clients that deliver results. That’s why so many of our advertisers renew their activity with us. Please get in touch to receive our new 2019 media pack including testimonials. Design: Juicy Designs www.juicy-designs.com Artwork: Studio Creative Services www.studio-cs.co.uk Print: Acorn Press www.acornpress.co.uk SEND US YOUR STORY To send in your business news email us at the following addresses: Bath & Somerset [email protected] T: 01225 300043 Swindon & Wiltshire [email protected] T: 01793 847966 SALES ENQUIRIES Sian Swift Business Development Manager THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS - PRINT Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 E: [email protected] T: 07710 566 145 Follow us on Social Media @TBEBATH Facebook.com/tbebathandsomerset THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2018 3