Gloucestershire Business interviews

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'Curation and collaboration are very much part of our DNA' — Meet the co-CEO of Cheltenham Festivals

In a brand-new series of interviews with business leaders from across the county, SoGlos speaks to Cheltenham Festivals co-CEO,...

Managing director of multi-million-pound mechanical business discusses why being made redundant was a blessing in disguise

After being made redundant, Sean Felice teamed up with his current business partner Jordan Smith and established JBS Mechanical in...

How an MSP can help your business stay cyber secure and keep IT systems up and running

In today's tech-based society, the need for a secure IT system has never been more critical. SoGlos speaks to Cheltenham-based...

'There are few better feelings than telling someone they have a job': director of Cheltenham recruitment consultancy talks talent

Talking all things talent and how the workplace has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic, SoGlos meets associate director Emma...

Cheltenham clinic offers breakthrough treatment for men with Peyronie's disease

Gloucestershire's first dedicated men's health clinic, Aubergine Physio, can help to relieve the symptoms and treat the cause of...

'We recognise the value and the importance that pubs, bars and hospitality bring to people and communities'

Category partner for Pub/Bar of the Year at this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, Stroud Brewery, shares why local pubs...

'My goal is to become the region's go-to engineering consultancy' — MD of newly-merged firm with high hopes for his team

Gary Patefield-Smith has high hopes for the future of the newly merged 'high-performance team' at Cheltenham structural and civil...

'There's lots of change rebuilding a business' — CEO of one of Gloucestershire's most successful workwear firms talks self-belief, ambition and growth

Having re-built his business from the ground up during the pandemic, it's fair to say the four years since have been pretty...

The Cheltenham insurance firm where creativity, innovation and collaboration thrive

Insurance firm PoloWorks fosters a supportive and diverse culture, emphasising continuous learning and development to help every...

Why The Growth Hub Gloucestershire's network is 'the best in the country'

Exemplifying its value to the local economy, The Growth Hub Gloucestershire remains at the forefront of the county's business...

From AI scams to phishing emails — how secure is your IT system?

With the possibility of mandatory cyber security certificates on the horizon for some major companies, SoGlos speaks to the tech...

The future's bright for Cheltenham's passionate Fat Potato IT team

A knack for embracing new ways of working, as well as introducing cutting edge technologies to speedily install production-ready...

Why the best time to get power of attorney is right now

Knowing a trusted person will act in your best interests can alleviate anxiety about the future. According to Gloucestershire's...

‘We work on multi-million-pound projects but we also fix boilers down the road’ — Apprentice-turned-MD discusses his journey to success

JBS Mechanical has seen impressive growth since it was founded by friends and business partners Jordan Smith and Sean Felice in...

Pro Global CEO — 'Much like most sports, business is a team-based game'

SoGlos talks double-digit revenue growth and lessons learned over 30 years in the insurance industry with Steve Lewis, CEO of...

Heath Gunter: 'I'll miss Cheltenham's friendly and helpful business community'

It was September 2021 when the board of Cheltenham BID appointed Heath Gunter as its new chief executive. Now, as he prepares to...

New WSP Solicitors business sales guide prepares firms for a life-changing new chapter

The comprehensive new guide brings together information that's useful for business owners thinking about selling their businesses...

Is my IT system still safe when I work remotely?

With remote and hybrid working set to remain the norm for the foreseeable future, one question that business owners are asking is,...

How being dynamic, inclusive and innovative makes PoloWorks stand out in a competitive insurance landscape

Engaged colleagues are more likely to go the extra mile, contribute ideas for improvement and feel a strong connection to a firm's...

How WSP Solicitors is challenging Gloucestershire's legal market

For go-getting and dynamic lawyers looking for a challenge, WSP Solicitors offers many development opportunities with multiple...

‘We're EV owners and drivers ourselves’ — How a Gloucestershire EV dealership is helping drivers switch

While going electric will reduce your carbon footprint and save you money, there's plenty to consider when it comes to buying a...

The Gloucester wine HQ that's supplied enough bottles to wrap around the earth five times over

There's no putting a cork in it for Laithwaites in Gloucester. Since opening in 2006, it's become THE place to taste and shop with...

Doing an apprenticeship is 'a no brainer' says the Cheltenham IT engineer who landed his dream job

What started as a passion for cyber at college turned into a lifelong career path for one apprentice from Cheltenham — with a...

Meet the apprentice venturing into the STEM industry as a female cyber security engineer

From the application process to what a typical day at work is like, SoGlos speaks to Gloucestershire-based cyber degree...

How legal apprenticeships can lead to a flourishing law career

University isn’t for everyone and some people want to get cracking in their chosen career as soon as possible. In Gloucestershire,...

How Gloucestershire charities can access free IT services and cyber security

With the launch of its new initiative exclusively for not-for-profit organisations, Sarah Smith of ReformIT for Charities chats to...

'I love every second of the job and would recommend it to any other girl out there considering it': Meet Hewer FM's first female gas engineer apprentice

19-year-old Charlie Lloyd from Gloucester is Hewer FM's first ever female gas engineer apprentice, and although it may feel like...

How B Corp businesses balance purpose and profitability

Gloucestershire-based B Corp, Optimising IT, speaks to SoGlos about why becoming more sustainable doesn't have to cost the earth —...

All-girls' school near Gloucestershire is a 'hive of strong, independent, positive and empowered young women'

Cultivating a sense of sisterhood and building girls' confidence — with leadership opportunities from as early as Year 1 — Malvern...

The Cheltenham firm poised to give cyber security an image makeover

According to Alice Violet Creative, cyber security has an image problem. In 2024, the Cheltenham team is determined to bust the...