The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire April Edition | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of this month’s business news The Business Exchange announces expansion TBE is going from strength to strength. Last month we celebrated 6 months in business and this month we are celebrating the launch of TBE Bath & Somerset. At first the offering will just be online, but there are plans for other publications in the near future. The new website address is: www.tbebathandsomerset.co.uk Launching TBE Bath & Somerset is a natural progression for the business as Bath is a city I know inside out. I grew up in Bathford, just outside of Bath and graduated from Bath Spa University. I don’t believe Bath & Somerset is very well served in terms of business press, especially areas such as Frome and Keynsham which are real hives of industry. I want TBE to be a real one stop shop for organisations wanting to find out and share useful business information. We can also offer many businesses that have interests throughout Wiltshire and Somerset an unrivaled marketing offering, with special advertising packages designed to target your audience. If you’re interested in finding out more email: [email protected] To complement our TBE Swindon & Wiltshire website and print offering, we are now broadcasting an e-newsletter every other week to those that sign up to receive it. Please send an email to: [email protected] to be added to the list. Wishing you a prosperous April and a happy Easter. Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Advertising: Penny Lamb E: [email protected] T: 01225 784150 Web: www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk Design: Juicy Designs Artwork: Studio Creative Services Print: MPD Offset Limited With thanks to Stride Treglown Ltd for the front cover image 6 APPOINTED We reveal recent appointments made by companies throughout Wiltshire 7 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance and provide useful information for your business 8 EXPORTING We look ahead to Exporting Week 8 DATA PROTECTION Data Protection & Security for your business 9 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 10 CREATIVE THINKING A focus on Wiltshire’s thriving creative sector 11 GET READY FOR THE BUSINESS SHOW SWINDON Information on forthcoming events and advice on exhibiting 12 REVVED UP Motoring news and reviews from Wiltshire businesses 13 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We look at the commercial property market throughout Wiltshire and promote properties available to buy or rent now 14 SPOTLIGHT ON TROWBRIDGE We focus on the Wiltshire town of Trowbridge 18 IN PROFILE We interview Chris Lennon, Head of Office at Lockton LLP 19 CONNECT Networking events happening this month in Wiltshire SPECIAL FEATURES FOR THE MAY EDITION OF THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Marketing & PR In this Edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire we look at the importance of writing and sticking to a strategic marketing and PR plan. We get key advice from some of the County’s industry specialists. Wiltshire Towns - Calne In this edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire we focus on Calne, the companies that have their home in the town, such as Hills Group and review space available on some of the thriving industrial estates such as Porte Marsh. THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 Giving you 3 reasons Why The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire is an essential part of your business’ marketing mix: 1) We are the only business magazine in Wiltshire delivering your message to every town in the county. 2) We promise to never place your advert next to a direct competitor. 3) We will work with you to create a bespoke marketing plan that suits your needs and budget. Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2013 TBE APRIL 14 Rev 4.indd 3 3 04/04/2014 15:15