The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 39: Oct/Nov 2018 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION Recently I’ve been noticing a change. A change in mind-set and behaviour that is making a real difference to business in Swindon & Wiltshire. The Business Exchange has always promoted growth by collaboration and supporting our neighbours, but more than ever we can see this in action. Conversations and relationships are developing in an organic and authentic way. Examples can be found on social media through incentives like #WiltsHour (read more on page 5) and more widely at events throughout the area, such as the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Conference on October 4 at Longleat. For the first time the LEP Is uncovering firms that really make an impact on our local economy, but rarely receive a platform they deserve. One of those companies is our cover story- Gilo Industries, a firm achieving world firsts- read more on page 19. This shift in attitudes is reaping rewards with business confidence strong in our region, as reported in our last edition. This is a positive step as we move into the last quarter of the year and start thinking about 2019. To make the last few months of the year count, how can you make a difference? I asked myself the same question and we’re launching our social media campaign #ExchangeitSW on October 1. Follow the hashtag on Twitter and talk about how you’re supporting local and collaborating for success. Our December/January issue will celebrate some of the stories we discover as part of the campaign. I look forward to hearing your tales! 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of the latest business news 8 APPOINTED Recent appointments made in Swindon and Wiltshire 10 FINANCE Pros & Cons of purchasing a Buy-to-Let property 12 LEGAL 10 Minutes with Bower & Bailey’s Natasha Brooks 14 CREATIVE THINKING What is takes to become a social media influencer 19 IN PROFILE Gilo Cardozo, Gilo Industries Group 22 TECHNOLOGY The latest news and information from the IT industry 27 REVVED UP We review the DS7 29 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY News from the commercial property sector 34 CONNECT Networking events happening in Swindon & Wiltshire ADVERTISE IN OUR NEXT ISSUE: DEC/JAN CELEBRATING BUSINESS IN SWINDON & WILTSHIRE Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01793 847 966 BUSINESS REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2018 A look back at Wiltshire firms’ successes throughout the past year. The perfect edition to feature in if you’ve had something to celebrate in 2018. WHAT’S NEW IN 2019 We look at emerging trends, legislations and events that are likely to change the business landscape in the coming year. MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS IN 2019 Planning your marketing strategy for the coming year? Find out how we can help raise your profile locally combining our print, digital and social media platforms from just £50 a month. Special Features: Motoring: Fiona Scott www.fionascottmediaconsultancy.co.uk Geoff Maxted www.drivewrite.co.uk Design: Juicy Designs www.juicy-designs.com Artwork: Studio Creative Services www.studio-cs.co.uk Print: Acorn Press www.acornpress.co.uk SEND US YOUR STORY To send in your business news email us at the following addresses: Swindon & Wiltshire [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Bath & Somerset [email protected] T: 01225 300043 SALES ENQUIRIES Sian Swift Business Development Manager THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS - PRINT Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 E: [email protected] T: 07710 566 145 Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2018 3