The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 34: Autumn 2024 | Page 4

CONTENTS

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 Engineer and inventor Edward Chudleigh ’ s lamp made from recycled drinks bottles
Advertising Sales Sian Swift Business Development Manager Sian @ tbesw . co . uk T : 07710 566 145
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TBE Show - A day packed with everything you need to go for growth
REGULARS
04 Business News
06 Finance
25 Technology
28 Business Support
38 People
44 Property
51 Creative Thinking
54 Positive Business
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Cover story : Polymath vs . polymers - Bath ’ s multi-skilled recycling entrepreneur
FEATURES
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11 Going Green : Celebrating sustainability in business
51 Bath Arts Collective : Culture , conversation & collaboration
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From pit stop to shoe shop
PEOPLE
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22 Thrings Meets ... Pete Bishop , GRIDSERVE Technologies
34 In Profile : James Lang , Kaze Consulting
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KEY STATISTICS
Readership : 15,000 Our audience : 56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner , manager or senior executive
58 Connect
EDITOR ’ S NOTE
After a slow start to the summer it appears business is back !
Having talked to lots of different businesses on the run up to this edition , it seems productivity kicked in this August post General Election , with people ready to move forward and make decisions . This is a positive sign as we move into the autumn , and with lots going on in our area to aid growth , things are shaping up for a successful end to 2024 .
If you ’ re going for growth turn to pages 4-5 to find out about the TBE Show and Bath BID Conference . These events are designed to support your growth journey and shape your organisation ’ s purpose and culture .
The key feature in this edition is ‘ Going Green ’. Turn to page 11 onwards for
Bath ’ s Top 40 Businesses Ranked by turnover
inspiration , tips and advice to support you on your sustainability journey .
It ’ s fantastic that Bath is leading the charge to Net Zero , putting us on the map nationally and internationally .
In this issue we also celebrate Bath ’ s Top 40 Businesses ranked by turnover . This exclusive feature provides an ultimate guide to the city ’ s most successful companies . Congratulations to all those who made the list .
At TBE it ’ s all systems go as we get set for our TBE Awards this October . Awards Night will be one of the biggest dates in the local business calendar and one not to miss . We will be celebrating Bath & Somerset and Swindon & Wiltshire ’ s vibrant business community , putting the spotlight on the people and businesses
More news at : www . tbebathandsomerset . co . uk and www . tbeswindonandwilts . co . uk
Get your tickets for the TBE Awards
flying the flag for our region and leading the way when it comes to innovation and exceptional business practices . Get your tickets now for the networking event of the year , only a limited number of tickets are available . I hope to see you there !
Anita Jaynes , Founder E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01225 300043
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