SME News Q4 2018

2 SME NEWS / Q4 2018 Editor’s Note , Welcome to the Q4 edition of SME News Magazine, your source for the latest news, announcements and features about up-and-coming enterprises across the UK. This year has delivered its own share of trials and tribulations for SMEs across the country, with 2019 looking to be no different. Naturally, Brexit remains a looming presence, fuelling uncertainty across the entire business landscape. Yet, 2018 has also been a year of great successes, with businesses around the country thriving and growing into new markets. By all regards, the British entrepreneurial spirit is very much alive and well. In light of that, we endeavoured to take a look at a number of businesses who have achieved fantastic things over the last year, from marketing firms and design agencies, to ardent education establishments and best in class luxury travel agents. On the cover of our Q4 edition of SME News is Threerooms, a leading branding agency based out of Nottingham. We spoke to Ian Morris, the firm’s Managing Director, to find out more about their ground-breaking work and innovative approach to marketing. During the interview, Ian discusses the importance of brand image in the modern age of business. In a similar vein, we spoke with Helen Lewis, Director of Literally PR, about her passion for food and books, and the role it has played in forming the foundations for her company. Literally PR is a boutique PR agency that specialises in inspired solutions for creative industries – primarily, the publishing sector. Finally, on the subject of publishing, Soar Valley Life is a community publication delivered to 34,000 homes and businesses in the Charnwood and Leicestershire areas. We spoke with Soar Valley Life’s Editor, Co-Manager and Co- Owner, Steve Johns, to find out more. Here at SME News, we truly hope that you enjoy reading this issue, and we look forward to hearing from you soon. Laura Brookes | Editor Phone: +44 (0) 20 3970 0082 Email: l.brookes@aiglobalmedialtd.com Website: www.sme-news.co.uk AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.