The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 8: Summer 2018 | Page 3
CONTENTS
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
INSIDE THIS EDITION
4 BUSINESS NEWS
I’m not sure where the time has gone, but
five years ago this August I incorporated
The Business Exchange South West Limited.
The summer of 2013 was a busy one,
preparing to get my first magazine out for
the Swindon & Wiltshire audience and a
massive learning curve.
Fast forward another three years and
in 2016 I launched my second title – The
Business Exchange Bath & Somerset. When
I set out on my business journey I didn’t
know where it would take me, but five
years on I’m delighted with our growth and
success. I’m proud that my titles are read
by the most influential business people in
the area and delighted that businesses of
all sizes including global players are keen to
advertise with us.
As the business moves into its fifth year,
I can’t be complacent and I’m looking at
new initiatives to help both our readers
and advertisers connect and grow for the
benefit of our local economy. This summer
I’m going to be hard at work on this and
look forward to revealing some of the
changes and improvements to our offering
in the Autumn edition.
I’m always keen to receive your
feedback. Please let me know if there is
anything you would like to see in future
issues of The Business Exchange.
A round-up of the latest top stories
10 BUSINESS ADVICE
World Cup 2018 - As an employer are you ahead of the game?
12 FINANCE
The latest news and advice from Bath’s financial sector
14 CASH IS KING
Understanding cash flow in business
18 ELM WORKSPACE
Products to re-vamp your office
20 TECHNOLOGY
The latest news, advice and opinion from Bath’s tech community
24 REVVED UP
Geoff Maxted reviews the Audi A6
25 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
Carter Jonas hosts the south west’s first planning seminar
27 IN PROFILE
Omar Allibhoy, Spanish celebrity chef and owner of Tapas Revolution
28 THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
Business leadership tips from Chalkhill Blue
31 POSITIVE BUSINESS
Bath’s Novia Financial launches charitable foundation
34 CONNECT
Anita Jaynes
Editor: Anita Jaynes
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Motoring:
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