SUMMER EDITION 2017 : SPECIAL FEATURES
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR CONTENTS
Welcome to the Spring edition of The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset . I ’ m not sure where January and February went , but I ’ m delighted the lighter evenings and warmer weather should be heading our way .
This edition celebrates the diversity of Bath ’ s business landscape with many success stories , including Royds Withy King and Curo being announced in The Sunday Times Best Companies To Work For listings . Turn to pages 4 and 38 to find out more .
Further positive news is that during the first few months of the year , Bath has seen an increase in permanent positions being filled . Read Juice Recruitment ’ s Job Market review on page 16 .
Bath is currently going through a period of regeneration with many new hotels and retail outlets anticipated in the coming months . We decided to put the spotlight on one of the most recent properties to open , No . 15 Great Pulteney . Find out all about the making of this landmark boutique hotel for Bath on pages 22-23 . We interviewed owner Ian Taylor on his vision for the property and how the building has been transformed with the help of many local contractors .
In between print editions don ’ t forget to visit our business news and information website www . tbebathandsomerset . co . uk to be kept up to date . We ’ re active on social media too . Follow us @ TBEBATH and
@ TBESW for our Swindon and Wiltshire stories .
INSIDE THIS EDITION
4 BUSINESS NEWS
A round-up of the latest top stories
7 FINANCE
We find out what ’ s going on in the world of finance
16 RECRUITMENT
Permanent job market booms
20 CELEBRATING APPRENTICESHIPS
We look at the important role of apprenticeships in Bath
22 THE MAKING OF NO . 15
Behind the doors of No . 15 Great Pulteney
24 INDIE BUSINESS
Supporting Bath independents
26 CREATIVE THINKING
The latest from Bath ’ s creative sector
27 TECHNOLOGY
The latest from the region ’ s vibrant tech sector
32 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
The latest commercial property news and advice
34 REVVED UP
Geoff Maxted reviews the Porsche 718 Cayman
35 IN PROFILE
Barry Newbury , Epoch Wealth Management
36 POSITIVE BUSINESS
Latest news and appeals from the not-for-profit sector
SUMMER EDITION 2017 : SPECIAL FEATURES
Anita Jaynes
Editor : Anita Jaynes E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01225 300043
Web : www . tbebathandsomerset . co . uk
MADE IN BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET Celebrating all things made or manufactured locally .
BREXIT ONE YEAR ON We look at the impact of BREXIT one year after the country voted to leave the EU , providing commentary from some of the regions key business leaders .
ADVERTISE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Market your business with us in print and online . We offer bespoke advertising packages starting from just £ 50 + VAT . We have options covering Bath and Somerset and Swindon and Wiltshire .
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THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS - PRINT
Readership : 15,000 Circulation : 5,000
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