The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire August 2014 Edition | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION August is an exciting month for TBE as we reflect on our success in the last year and our business journey so far. September will mark our 1st year in business with a special bumper edition. To celebrate this milestone we wanted to support other start-up and small businesses’ with a dedicated feature, offering top tips and advice from industry experts to help new companies get off the ground. In celebration we are going to be running competitions throughout the month of September with some great prizes to be won. Make sure you pick up a copy of the September edition and keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter feeds. In September we will also be running ‘Spotlight On’ features on Devizes and Marlborough. If you read TBE each month you will know that every month we give prominent space to a Wiltshire town to discuss recent developments. We also focus on interesting and thriving companies that are based in each town. Some towns have really embraced this feature and have made the most of this unique opportunity to shout about their town- look at June TBE for example, the Malmesbury feature was vibrant. If your business is based in Devizes or Marlborough, we want to hear from you, to make as much noise about your town as we can and to celebrate the diversity of industry we have in Wiltshire. To find out more about any of our features and how you can be involved contact me on the details listed below. Enjoy the sunshine! 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 Cover Photo: Lis McDermott Photography 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of this month’s business news 7 APPOINTED We reveal recent appointments made by companies throughout Wiltshire 8 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance and provide useful information for your business 9 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 10 CREATIVE THINKING News from Wiltshire’s thriving creative sector 11 REVVED UP Motoring news and reviews from Wiltshire businesses 12 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We look at the commercial property market throughout Wiltshire and promote properties available to buy or rent now 14 SPOTLIGHT ON ROYAL WOOTTON BASSETT We focus on the Wiltshire town of Royal Wootton Bassett 16 PERSONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Top tips from industry experts on personal business development, interview skills and training. 18 IN PROFILE We interview Simon Rance, Director of ISN 19 CONNECT Networking events happening this month in Wiltshire SPECIAL FEATURES FOR THE SEPTEMBER 1ST BIRTHDAY EDITION Celebrating start-up’s & small business To mark our first birthday celebrations we are running a special feature on start-up and small businesses in the county. We will profile some of the county’s top emerging talent across all sectors. We will also be supporting entrepreneurs with support and advice from industry experts to help you get your business idea of the ground. Investing in technologies We look at key technologies to help you give your business the edge over the competition. Wiltshire Towns: Devizes & Marlborough We look at key businesses and developments in the market towns of Devizes and Marlborough. THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 For a full list of our 2014 features please visit the TBE website and download a PDF of our media pack hosted in the advertising section of the site www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk Three reasons why The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire will work for your business: 1) 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 & budget. Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2014 3