The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 28: Dec/Jan 2016/17 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION 4 BUSINESS NEWS Welcome to the December 2016/ January 2017 edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire. 2016 has been a stellar year for The Business Exchange, celebrating three years in business this September and marking it with the launch of our new Bath & Somerset magazine. We couldn’t have asked for a better response to our Bath & Somerset offering and can’t wait to build on the progress we’ve made in 2016. Being Bath’s only business-to-business publication is an exciting prospect and there’s lots of room for growth in 2017 and beyond. Turn to page 36 to find out more about our launch party and see who was in attendance. In 2017 we look to continually improve and develop our print and online offering. Our 2016 Start-up September competition was a particular success and we look to come up with new initiatives that make a real difference to the local business community. This year’s competition generated £10,462 worth of prizes that directly benefited new businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire. We believe that’s a real achievement and thank all of our prize donors for giving something back and helping start-ups in the county. I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of our readers and advertisers for your continued support, without you, our business wouldn’t be growing year on year. Special thanks also go to our freelancers and contributors, your hard work never goes unnoticed. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2017. Anita Jaynes Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Special Features: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Motoring: Geoff Maxted www.drivewrite.co.uk Social media: David Bolton www.tainbrae.co.uk A round-up of the latest business news 12 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance 15 APPOINTED White Horse Employment's Job Market Review 17 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 18 PERSONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TBE experts provide top tips and advice for getting ahead in business 22 TECHNOLOGY Technological trends for 2017 from ojo solutions 24 PENSIONS REFORMS TBE features editor Fiona Scott finds out what you need to know 28 CREATIVE THINKING The latest news and advice from Wiltshire's creative industry 30 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We look at the commercial property market throughout Wiltshire and promote properties available to buy or rent now 32 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the Jaguar F Pace 35 IN PROFILE Linda Todd, Geometry PR 38 CONNECT Networking events happening in Wiltshire ADVERTISE WITH US IN 2017 SPECIAL FEATURES Alongside our core magazine sections, each edition we run several special features with content compiled by our features editor Fiona Scott. We are always looking for quality contributors and advertisers to support these features. To see a full list of our planned content for 2017 drop us a line. FEB/MARCH EDITION FEATURES • Spotlight on Chippenham • Construction Review • National Apprenticeship Week Design: Juicy Designs www.juicy-designs.com Artwork: Studio Creative Services www.studio-cs.co.uk Print: Acorn Press www.acornpress.co.uk RAISE YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Market your business with us in print and online. We offer bespoke advertising packages starting from just £50+VAT. We have options covering Swindon & Wiltshire and Bath & Somerset. To find out more and to arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements email us or give us a call. Editorial enquiries: E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Advertising enquiries: E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS - PRINT Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2016 3