The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 30: April/May 2017 | страница 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of the latest business news Welcome to the April/May edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire. Spring is here and hopefully summer is on its way. Spring signals growth and new beginnings and I think that pretty well sums up the mood of business in Wiltshire at the moment. Turn to our business news pages to find out more about new growth funding opportunities available, a new BREXIT Hub- one of the first in the country and discover what’s happening behind the doors of two Wiltshire venues. There is a recurring theme in this edition, recruitment is on the rise, and many local recruiters are celebrating growth and expansion. On page 15 we also look at how SWLEP’s Higher Future’s project is developing new workforce opportunities on our doorstep. We’re looking to expand our offering and at the end of February we hosted our first roundtable event at Desk Cowork in Old Town, Swindon (the star of this issue’s front cover). The cyber security roundtable looked at why it’s becoming increasingly important to ensure your business is protected. On page 12 we give you top tips from our region’s experts on how to protect you and your business from cyber threats. Our features editor Fiona Scott, also looks at how exporting can be a great way to grow and develop a strong, sustainable business. She talks to Jordan Daykin, star of Dragons’ Den and owner of GripIT Fixings, a Trowbridge-based firm that delivers to over 30 countries in Europe alone. Turn to page 25 to get Jordan’s advice for exporting success. See you next time, where we’ll be looking at BREXIT, a year after the landmark decision was made to leave the EU. We’ll also be celebrating all things made in Wiltshire. 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 8 APPOINTED Recent appointments made by companies in Wiltshire 9 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 10 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance 12 CYBER SECURITY: IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED? Findings and advice from TBE’s recent Cyber Roundtable event 14 PERSONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TBE experts provide top tips and advice for getting ahead in business 19 TECHNOLOGY Excalibur celebrates making the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies to Work For list 24 CREATIVE THINKING Steve Munson of Studio Creative Services asks, ‘When is black not black?’ 25 EXPORTING: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY Fiona Scott, features editor looks at how exporting can be a great way to grow your business 26 REVVED UP Geoff Maxted reviews the Volvo V90 Estate 27 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We bring you the latest from Wiltshire’s newest business park 29 IN PROFILE Mark Miles of Rendermedia 34 CONNECT Networking events happening in Wiltshire ADVERTISE WITH US RAISE YOUR PROFILE WITH THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Are you planning your marketing strategy? If so, why not give us a call? We offer bespoke packages combining print, digital and social media coverage ensuring 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 that deliver results. That’s why so many of our advertisers renew their activity with us. Please get in touch Juicy Designs www.juicy-designs.com Artwork: Studio Creative Services www.studio-cs.co.uk Print: Acorn Press www.acornpress.co.uk Design: to receive our media pack including testimonials. We have options covering both Swindon & Wiltshire and Bath & Somerset. To find out more and to arrange a meeting to discuss your requirements, please email or give us a call. SEND US YOUR STORY To send in your business news email us at the following addresses: Sian Swift, Business Development Manager E: [email protected] T: 07710 566 145 Bath & Somerset [email protected] T: 01225 300043 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS - PRINT Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 Swindon & Wiltshire [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2017 3