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THE TEAM
Editor & Founder Anita Jaynes Anita @ tbesw . co . uk
Editorial Support Ben Carey & Nick Batten press @ tbesw . co . uk
Special Features Fiona Scott Fiona @ fionascott . co . uk
Design Juicy Designs www . juicy-designs . co . uk
Artwork Studio Creative Services www . studio-cs . co . uk
Printed by Acorn Press www . acornpress . co . uk
On the cover Stan the Cockerpoo , Rengen House
Advertising Sales Sian Swift Business Development Manager Sian @ tbesw . co . uk T : 07710 566 145
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TBE Charity Conference & Expo set to drive positive change
REGULARS
04 Business News
24 People
30 Business Support
35 Property
38 Technology
41 Positive Business
42 Connect
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Building the Dream Team
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FEATURES
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28 Focus on Mental Health 40 Spotlight on volunteering
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Cover story : Yappy People
PEOPLE
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21 In Profile : Ram Jalasutram , Executive Chef , Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel
24 Derek Swift reflects on 30 years in accountancy
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KEY STATISTICS
Readership : 15,000 Our audience : 56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner , manager or senior executive
EDITOR ’ S NOTE
This issue has a rather celebratory feel to it . There ’ s lots of positivity in the air at the moment and you know what they say ? Positivity breeds positivity and success . After much uncertainty , business growth is on the up . Turn to page 4 to read the results of NatWest ’ s most recent survey which reveals the fastest rise in new business for two years . This paired with the news that inflation has fallen to 2.3 %, promotes greater confidence in the economy , even if we are heading into a General Election .
Many local firms are also currently celebrating business milestones and accomplishments , including Bath ’ s Nine Feet Tall who were named in the Sunday Times ‘ Best Places to Work ’ 2024 .
I think it ’ s fair to say that none of this
TBE Awards now open for entry
success would have been achieved without the power of teamwork . Turn to page 14 to read our special feature on building the dream team and what makes the winning formula .
If you ’ re producing exceptional work in your business and feel you deserve recognition , why not enter the TBE Awards ? Turn to pages 18-19 to find out more about the categories and how entering awards can boost your organisation ’ s credentials . There ’ s even a ‘ Dream Team ’ category !
At TBE we have a busy summer planned with several events in the diary . It ’ s our Charity Conference & Expo on 13th June ( find out more on page 5 ). I can ’ t wait to bring the community together to discuss ‘ driving positive change ’ the theme for this year ’ s event . Join us on the day if you ’ re passionate about what ’ s happening in our community and want to make a difference .
More news at : www . tbebathandsomerset . co . uk and www . tbeswindonandwilts . co . uk
Bath Digital Festival highlights
The day is open to charities , not for profits , businesses and individuals and is free to attend .
We are also excited to be hosting our first business show on 12th September at Bath Racecourse . Find out more about what ’ s planned for the day on page 7 .
I hope to see you at one of our events soon .
Here ’ s to a sunny summer figuratively and literally !
Anita Jaynes , Founder E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01225 300043
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