The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 6: Winter 2017/18 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION 4 BUSINESS NEWS 2017 has been a fantastic year for The Business Exchange. In September, we celebrated a year serving Bath & Somerset and four years serving Swindon & Wiltshire. We’ve continued to grow our offering both in print and online throughout the year, producing bigger editions in terms of content and pagination. As we move into our fifth year in business, our plan is to keep growing, keep listening to our advertisers and readers and keep creating products both in print and online that are engaging and deliver results. We’re proud to be a media partner for many of the key events in the region, including being the official business media partner for the 2018 Bath Half Marathon on March 4. Turn to page 41 to see how businesses such as BMT are embracing the Bath Half Corporate Challenge. We are also media partner for the GetConnected Bristol Business Expo in February and Bath Business Expo in March. Read more about James Tribe, director of GetConnected on page 39 and see full show details on page 42. The Business Exchange is a team effort and I couldn’t do it without the support of my production, design, sales and editorial teams who work tirelessly behind the scenes. Thank you, you know who you are! I wish all of our readers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2018. We look forward to releasing our Spring edition in March with special features looking at National Apprenticeship Week and a regional construction review. A round-up of the latest top stories 6 VOICES ON THE YEAR THAT WAS Bath’s business leaders give us the low down on their 2017 10 FINANCE The latest news and opinions from Bath’s financial sector 14 REGIONAL UPDATE FROM THE BANK OF ENGLAND Donna Kehoe, Agent for the Bank of England in the South West gives her insight 16 INDIE BUSINESS Meet the team behind new eatery and watering hole, Framptons 20 FOCUS ON GDPR Bluefin Insurance and Five CRM talk the new General Data Protection Regulations 23 TECHNOLOGY MyLife Digital, Cardwave, WLM Digital & CND jump on the ojo Tech Couch 32 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the new Range Rover Velar 34 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The latest commercial property news and advice 39 IN PROFILE James Tribe, GetConnected Expos 40 POSITIVE BUSINESS Giving back in 2018 and helping those in need 42 CONNECT Our guide to local business shows in 2018 ADVERTISE WITH US RAISING YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE IN 2018 Anita Jaynes Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01225 300043 Web: www.tbebathandsomerset.co.uk Special Features: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Motoring: Geoff Maxted www.drivewrite.co.uk Social media: David Bolton www.tainbrae.co.uk Are you planning your marketing strategy for the year ahead? If so, why not give us a call? We offer bespoke packages combining print, online and social media to ensure your message is heard. We are passionate about supporting local businesses and helping them grow. 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 receive our media pack including our testimonials. 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 www.facebook.com/tbesbathandsomerset THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2017 3