The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 12: Summer 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION The theme of this edition is ‘going green’ looking at how we can all make changes in business to help protect the environment for future generations. Read on page 13 how Bath Building Society is reviewing its policies and looking to present a climate change strategy to its Board. We also look at eco-funding available to business from the eCargo Bike Grant Fund (page 20) and The Planet Mark Start! (page 22). Bath Spa University (cover story) is also making steps to improve its environmental performance. This year, the University has already saved more than 60,000 plastic cups from going to waste compared to the same time last year (read the full story on page 22). In our technology pages, local tech transformation firm OJO Solutions, asks ‘Can technology help us save the planet?’, and Datasharp looks at how we can embrace video conferencing to boost our green credentials. In property, find out how HPH Commercial Property is leading the way as a carbon neutral company (page 36). I’m looking forward to our second Big Breakfast at Cumberwell Park, Bradford on Avon, on Tuesday 25th June (find out more on page 42). Come along to hear James Read, Founder of digital agency, Giant Peach, share his tips on building an environmentally sustainable business. I hope to see you there! 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of local business news 10 INVEST IN BATH Business update 12 FINANCE Top legal award for Bath Forensic Accountant 15 IN PROFILE Jonathan Knee, McKenzie & Co. Financial Consultants 18 BUSINESS ADVICE The ultimate exit guide: Six steps to sell your business 22 GOING GREEN Creating a climate of change 24 TECHNOLOGY Can technology help us save the planet? 30 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Latest news from Bath’s property sector 38 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 40 POSITIVE BUSINESS Lead charities named for Bath Half 2020 42 CONNECT The Business Exchange Big Breakfast ADVERTISE IN OUR AUTUMN EDITION RAISING YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01225 300043 AUTUMN EDITION 2019 Promote your business in the Autumn edition of The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset. In this issue we bring you the ultimate guide to the area’s most successful firms. Ranked by turnover from each company’s most recent results, the TBE Top 100 provides a unique insight into the diversity of Bath’s business landscape. ABOUT US The Business Exchange is Bath’s only business magazine. We have a 56% business owner/director level profile, reaching the key decision makers you want to connect with. Special Features: Motoring: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Geoff Maxted www.drivewrite.co.uk Front page image: Courtesy of Bath Spa University 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 2019 3