The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire November 2014 | Page 3

CONTENTS NOTE FROM THE EDITOR INSIDE THIS EDITION Welcome to the November edition of The Business Exchange Swindon and Wiltshire. In this edition we celebrate the successes of Wiltshire’s business women with our special ‘Wiltshire Women Mean Business’ theme. 4 BUSINESS NEWS For the last month or so we have been talking to some of the county’s most inspiring ladies, celebrating success in a whole host of industries. Turn to page 9 onwards to read inspirational stories, key statistics, top tips and how the government is backing enterprising women. Our In Profile feature this month puts the spotlight on Sharon-Omer Kaye, the managing partner for the Swindon office of Baker Tilly. Find out her career journey and how she rose to her current position with the firm that will be celebrating 30 years in Swindon next spring on page 21. A round-up of this month’s business news 9 WILTSHIRE WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS This month’s special feature focusing on Wiltshire women’s successes 12 APPOINTED We reveal recent appointments made by companies throughout Wiltshire 13 FINANCE We find out what’s going on in the world of finance and provide useful information for your business 14 LEGAL Legal news and advice to help your business 15 CREATIVE THINKING News from Wiltshire’s thriving creative sector 16 REVVED UP Motoring news and reviews from Wiltshire businesses TBE returns next month with a bumper packed joint December / January edition. We will be reviewing Wiltshire’s business successes in 2014 and plans for the coming year 2015. Last year’s magazine was a sellout, so if you wish to feature in it contact us asap to reserve your space. 17 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Have a fruitful November and see you next month. Best wishes, Anita Editor: Anita Jaynes E: [email protected] T: 01793 847966 Advertising: Penny Lamb E: [email protected] T: 01225 784150 Web: www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk Design: Juicy Designs Artwork: Studio Creative Services Print: MPD Offset Limited Front cover image: Model Gina Akers: Lisa Coleman of Puttyfoot www.puttyfoot.com We look at the commercial property market throughout Wiltshire and promote properties available to buy or rent now 21 IN PROFILE We interview Sharon Omer-Kaye, Managing Partner of the Swindon office of Baker Tilly 22 CONNECT Networking events happening this month in Wiltshire DECEMBER/JANUARY BUMPER EDITION Business Review of the Year 2014 In the joint December / January edition we celebrate Wiltshire business successes of 2014. If your business has had a fantastic year, why not feature in our special edition? We will be running reviews in all of our regular sections Finance, Legal, Appointed, Creative Thinking, Revved Up, Commercial Property, Insurance, Education and more. What’s Hot for 2015 In ‘What’s Hot’ for 2015 we will look at emerging technologies and key trends for 2015 that are likely to give the business edge. A perfect feature for those launching new products or services into the marketplace next year. THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE KEY STATISTICS Readership: 15,000 Circulation: 5,000 2015 Marketing Plans Most organisations are now beginning to plan their marketing activities for the year ahead. If you would like to discuss ways of promoting your business with TBE please get in touch to arrange a consultation. We can then share with you our plans for 2015, forward features and best ways to articulate your message to gain results. We create bespoke marketing plans to suit your needs and budget. Please call Anita on: 01793 847966 or email: [email protected] to find out more. Follow us on Social Media @TBESW Facebook.com/tbeswindonandwilts “The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire” THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2014 3