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Readership : 15,000 Our audience :
56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner , manager or senior executive
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World first in Wiltshire as Rolls-Royce and easyJet test hydrogen powered jet
REGULARS
04 Business News 06 SWLEP 10 Finance 22 Legal 24 Property 40 Positive Business 43 Connect
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Welcome to the first issue of The Business Exchange this year . This edition is packed with positive local news and expert advice to get your 2023 off to a great start .
Turn to page 5 to read how Rolls-Royce and easyJet have set a new aviation milestone in Wiltshire , with the world ’ s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen .
There are several government funded business growth programmes set to come to an end in the coming months . Don ’ t miss out on the opportunity for fully funded ( free ) workshops – see pages 7-10 to find out more .
As National Apprenticeship Week approaches ( 6th-12th February ) we put the spotlight on local businesses embracing apprenticeships and find out more about their experiences . Turn to pages 14-17 to
Cover story : Workforce of the Future - Exploring apprenticeships
FEATURES
25 Property : Cruise of Crash ? 34 Social Media Trends 2023
A2Z hear from both apprentices and apprentice employers .
Looking to move home this year or invest in commercial premises ? Turn to page 25 to get the view of local experts on what ' s next for the property market .
For a second year , we ’ re celebrating Swindon and Wiltshire ’ s most inspiring women ( as voted by you ) to mark International Women ’ s Day . Go to page 28 to see which everyday heroes from our community have made the list .
On page 33 we interview Jules Pearson Lead of Digital Academy Services for the Ministry of Defence . Jules was recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List for her service to defence and the community in Wiltshire . In this special In Profile , we find out more about her background , life as a woman in IT and her top tips to inspire other women and girls into the tech industry .
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A to Z Guide to Business in Swindon & Wiltshire 2023
Swindon and Wiltshire ' s Most Inspiring Women 2023
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33 In Profile : Jules Pearson BEM
41 John Davies : Is it me ?
Creating Young Champions - Featuring Inner Flame and STAR Scheme
If your goal is to up your socials this year , check out page 34 . Holly Thomson , Head of Marketing at Calne-based Black Nova discusses the trends to note for social media success .
Fancy yourself as a TBE VIP ? We ' ve launched a new membership package to raise your profile and introduce you to the right people to grow your business . Read more about the benefits on how to join on page 43 . Hopefully see you in the VIP !
Anita Jaynes E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01793 847 966
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