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Editor & Founder Anita Jaynes anita @ tbesw . co . uk 01793 847966
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04 Business News 09 Finance 29 Business Advice 31 Technology 36 Positive Business 39 Connect
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EDITOR ’ S NOTE
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When I planned the special feature for this issue last year - Environmental , Social , and Corporate Governance ( ESG ), l didn ’ t know just how relevant the topic would be when the time came to put this magazine together . The outbreak of war in Ukraine has made the world seem smaller , life more unpredictable and the importance of community and a shared goal to do good and behave ethically in life and business even more prevalent . Turn to page 20 to find out why ESG still matters and is more important than ever , especially for attracting and retaining employees .
I pride myself on running an ethical business with community at its heart , promoting diversity , equality , and inclusion . I ’ m passionate about purpose and The Business Exchange being a force for good ,
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20 Does ESG still matter ?
28 Finding Headspace - Stress Awareness Month
Does ESG still matter ?
that ’ s why our front cover this edition is a subtle blue and yellow nod to Ukraine , and why I ’ ve gifted space in this issue to Salisbury-based charity Hope & Homes for Children to promote its Ukraine fundraising appeal – turn to page 34 to find out more . At The Business Exchange we are also committed to the environment and sustainability . I ' m proud that our magazines are printed on FSC paper and are fully recyclable . This is unusual in the print industry as many national and international publishers are still using lamination processes which prevent stock from being recycled . I believe it ' s my responsibility as a publisher to do my bit to protect the planet for future generations and will be consciously looking for further ways to improve .
Through two initiatives of The Business Exchange , I ’ m looking forward to bringing
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The Business Exchange South West Charity Conference & Expo is back for 2022
our communities together this year with the launch of our 2022 Techies Awards – technology awards for Swindon and Wiltshire ( find out more on page 14 ) and South West Charity Conference & Expo which is taking place in May ( more on page 36 ). By strengthening our networks and communities and working collaboratively for the greater good , we can only hope to make the world a better place .
Anita Jaynes
17 In Profile : Steve McCormick , Founder & CEO , ShopHub
35 John Davies : Is it me ?
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