About Us

The North Somerset Business Leader launched originally in 2009 as the Weston Echo to provide an independent, unbiased online news and community portal for the area.

Over the last 12 months the Echo has evolved and focused entirely on business and enterprise in the region, gaining significant recognition in the business community and earning an enviable reputation for business journalism. A fresh new style, new name, and the launch of a brand new, 52 page glossy print magazine version reflects this evolution.

Covering every business sector, there is no more authoritative voice for business in the region. With an established online-portal and digital newsletter, and now a 52 page quarterly print magazine, the Business Leader engages directly with the business leaders, senior management, key influencers and officials in education and government in North Somerset.

The North Somerset Business Leader is a trading name of Weston Echo Ltd, based at 3 Bridgwater Court, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AY. If you have news about your business, the local business community or economy, or matters that affect business in North Somerset, call our editorial team on 01934 422 692 or email editor@businessleadermag.co.uk or to discuss advertising and promotional opportunities call 01934 422 692 or email sales@businessleadermag.co.uk

To find out more about the Print edition of the Business Leader, click here

What businesses are saying about us…

“The North Somerset Business leader is one of the best examples of how a business website and magazine should look and feel. It provides a genuine forum for businesses in North Somerset“

Martin Powell – Managing Director of Empica

“We have been advertising and securing editorial coverage for some time now and have benefited locally, with recognition gained from our coverage“

Geoff Cole – Managing Partner, Burton Sweet Accountants

“The North Somerset Business Leader plays an important role in bringing together the business community in North Somerset and helps our firm engage with the key decision makers and influential people in the region”

Alex Lyttle – Wards Solicitors

“I was amazed at the response I received after appearing in the Business Leader… even the BBC contacted me for an interview“

Ken Simpson – Make More Margin