The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 13: Autumn 2019 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION In every edition of The Business Exchange our mission is to celebrate all the great things happening throughout the region. We champion local businesses and the contribution they make to Bath and its surrounds. We believe that through businesses collaborating and coming together, we can really make a difference to our community and help to create a thriving, successful and supportive place to live and work. In this issue we have lots to get excited about. Turn to page 4 to find out about Bath Digital Festival and Bath’s Children’s Literature Festival (now the largest dedicated children’s literature festival in Europe). On page 5 we announce the details of our own event, The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference 2020. Pages 10-11 have all the latest news from Invest in Bath, including updates on the Bath Quays project and new grants available to help businesses improve their energy efficiency. On pages 22-24 our special annual feature returns: Bath’s Top 100 companies ranked by turnover. Congratulations to all of those who have made the list! Page 19 puts the spotlight on one of those firms, BuroHappold (cover story), interviewing Claire Smith, Partner and Bath Office Director. I’m looking forward to our next Big Breakfast networking event at Cumberwell Park on Thursday 10th October in association with CMD Recruitment.The theme of the morning will be ‘Recruitment - Build it or Buy it’. See more details and how to book on page 46. In between the release of our quarterly magazines, don’t forget to keep up to date with the latest news from our business community by visiting our website and following us on social media. Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01225 300043 www.tbebathandsomerset.co.uk Special Features: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Geoff Maxted Motoring: www.drivewrite.co.uk Front page image: BuroHappold Bath HQ 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of local business news 10 INVEST IN BATH Business update 16 WORKPLACE WELLNESS Expert tips to improve your employee’s wellbeing 19 IN PROFILE Claire Smith, Partner & Bath Office Director, BuroHappold 22 BATH’S TOP 100 BUSINESSES The ultimate guide to Bath’s most successful businesses 28 TECHNOLOGY Are you prepared for a cyber attack? 35 PROPERTY Are ‘accidental’ landlords being let down? 40 SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT Why coworking is more than just a desk 42 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the Volkswagen Toureg 43 POSITIVE BUSINESS Why partnerships are the way forward for survival in the third sector 46 CONNECT The Business Exchange Big Breakfast ADVERTISE WITH US RAISING YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE CONNECTING YOU IN PRINT, ONLINE & IN PERSON We offer a joined up approach to marketing your business, offering campaigns in print, online and via our e-newsletters and social media following to ensure your message is heard. We are passionate about supporting local business and helping it grow. Connecting people is part of what we do and this is done through our special events and breakfasts. 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 find out more about our events and to receive our media packs including testimonials. The deadline for our next edition is 8th November. Design: Juicy Designs www.juicy-designs.com Artwork: Studio Creative Services www.studio-cs.co.uk Print: Acorn Press www.acornpress.co.uk ABOUT US The Business Exchange is Bath’s only business-to-business magazine, celebrating three years in circulation. We have a 56% business owner/director level profile, reaching the key decision makers that you want to connect with. SEND US YOUR STORY To send in your business news email us at the following email address: [email protected] T: 01225 300043 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