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earn an honest living , do a great job for our clients and give back to the local community at the same time , supporting charities , behaving ethically and sustainably . We proudly print our magazine on recycled paper and can print the recycle and FSC logo as it ’ s fully recyclable .
“ Personally , I ’ m really looking forward to society opening up again and being able to get back out there networking and meeting people . I ’ m 100 % a people person and I ’ ve found the lockdowns really hard . It will be fantastic to get our networking breakfasts going again . Before the lockdowns we regularly had 80 + people attending our events at Cumberwell Park in Bradford on Avon . Before the year is out I hope to host two , one ‘ hurrah we ’ re back in the room ’ breakfast and another Christmas special where we all wear Christmas jumpers , get festive and raise some money for charity .”
More information about these events , dates and times will be published in due course . Meanwhile here are just eight voices to celebrate our eight years of being the go-to business magazine in Swindon & Wiltshire .
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Jan P de Jonge runs his business People Business Psychology from his office in Pewsey , however he works with some of the biggest brands in the world , often helping them to recruit senior team members . He ’ s long been a supporter of The Business Exchange .
“ I read every issue ; from updates on local economic strategy by local government , to business news and technology developments and expert insights and advice . Even the varied ads are relevant and a design feast for the eye .”
Debbie Williams is a co-founder of Chippenham-based John Williams Heating Services . In her various roles as a previous president of the local chamber of commerce , Debbie has always supported the magazine .
“ It ’ s a gold mine of information keeping us up to date with what ’ s going on with local businesses . We keep it on the coffee table in the office , and its often looked through at coffee break and stories discussed .”
John Davies , is head of corporate and a partner at the law firm Thrings and a regular contributor .
“ It ’ s become part of the fabric of the business community . In many cases the stories fill me with a sense of pride as they demonstrate the energy , innovation and resilience of the area .
“ As a regular contributor I need to say sorry for my non-business column , ‘ Is it me ?’. I ’ ve got to moan about things somewhere and Anita and the team have been very kind in indulging me and my grumpy thoughts !”
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Barbara Gray of Wiltshire Air Ambulance said ,
“ The magazine promotes and supports businesses across our patch . Many of these businesses help support The Wiltshire Air Ambulance and it ’ s great that The Business Exchange helps to promote our charity ’ s important work as well .”
James Eades of Systemagic , based in Bradford On Avon , has been involved from the early days and has been integral to theSwindon & Wiltshire Techies too , as a judge .
“ It ’ s a magazine you see frequently in receptions when visiting other businesses and it has created a valuable community in business . ‘ I saw your article in The Business Exchange ’ is a common opening gambit when meeting new and existing contacts and is a great ice breaker .
“ We ’ ve been fortunate enough to win numerous clients off the back of this and I feel privileged to work closely with Anita and her team as both customer and supplier .”
Tara Cozens , runs TLC Property in Swindon , Marlborough and Cirencester and is a member of business referral group BusinessWise , which sees the magazine as an essential part of its marketing .
“ For SMEs in Swindon and Wiltshire it ’ s such a great way to get our messages and positive news stories out there that may otherwise not be heard . It gives us the opportunity to be part of an exciting and supportive business community which is invaluable .”
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Ian Lloyd , is a partner with accountancy firm Milsted Langdon . He said , “ The magazine brings together those businesses that are proactive and progressive . It also gives me and my firm the opportunity to engage with contributors and potential mutual reciprocal businesses . It ’ s a great platform for collaboration .
Maria Basson runs the Nexus Business Centre in Darby Close , Cheney Manor in Swindon and always has copies of the magazine ( both editions ) in reception .
“ I read the magazine as do many of our tenants . It helps me feel connected to the business community , keeps me informed of future developments and gives me hope when I see how much support is out there . We point out our clients who appear in it as well as watching others in our industry .”
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