The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire May Edition | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION The Business Exchange team is looking forward to the Business Show Swindon on 15 May. We will be there on stand 18, please take this opportunity to come and meet us and to find out more about the magazine, our online offering and how we can help market and grow your business. We will be offering special advertising discounts only valid to delegates visiting on the day. Another great reason to come and meet the team! We are also running a fabulous stand competition to win a meeting package at the stunning newly refurbished, five star Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath. The package includes hire of the Sheridan Suite, refreshments and lunch for up to 15 people worth £1125. Don’t forget The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset website is now live. The web address is www.tbebathandsomerset.co.uk do add us to your RSS feeds and follow us on Twitter @TBEBSOM. For the Swindon & Wiltshire Twitter account follow @TBESW. Do keep us up to date with your press releases for Wiltshire and Somerset by emailing [email protected] for Wiltshire related material or [email protected] for Somerset features. Also, if you would like to be kept up to date with TBE newsletters please let us know and we will add you to our distribution list. Email: [email protected] Hopefully see you at the Business Show Swindon! 4 BUSINESS NEWS A round-up of this month’s business news 7 APPOINTED We reveal recent appointments made by companies throughout Wiltshire 8 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance and provide useful information for your business 9 MARKETING & PR Expert tips from marketing & PR specialists for your business. 10 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 11 CREATIVE THINKING A focus on Wiltshire’s thriving creative sector 12 REVVED UP Motoring news and reviews from Wiltshire businesses 13 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY We look at the commercial property market throughout Wiltshire and promote properties available to buy or rent now 14 THE BUSINESS SHOW SWINDON Information on the forthcoming event and exhibitors list 16 SPOTLIGHT ON CALNE We focus on the Wiltshire town of Calne 18 IN PROFILE We interview Henry Madders, Citadel International Security Services 19 CONNECT Networking events happening this month in Wiltshire SPECIAL FEATURES FOR THE JUNE EDITION OF THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Logistics, distribution and warehousing In this edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire we look at the changing world of logistics, distribution and warehousing. We review some of the key players in the industry locally and how they are adapting to provide a versatile and customer-focused approach to supply chain solutions. Advertising: Penny Lamb E: [email protected] T: 01225 784150 Wiltshire Towns: Westbury Westbury is one of the smaller rural Wiltshire towns, but should not be discounted as a thriving business environment. The West Wilts Trading Estate based in the town covers some 165 acres and is a hub of activity with many businesses situated here from car dealers, to bed makers and specialist engineering experts. In this edition of The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire we review some of the town’s key players and future plans. Conferences & Events We look at some of the regions hot spots for conferencing, corporate hospitality and business events. Web: www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk Design: Juicy Designs Artwork: Studio Creative Services Print: MPD Offset Limited With thanks to Jon Craig Photography for the front cover image THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2013 3