Springboard cover May/June

Springboard magazine

Providing inspiration and information for international business.

May/June 2013

Launched in September 2011 the Government’s GREAT campaign has successfully profiled the UK’s expertise and capabilities around the world focusing on a number of key sectors including, business, technology and innovation .The latest achievements of the campaign and how it continues to deliver these messages internationally are highlighted in this issue.

Turkey is our country focus, which set to be the world’s second fastest growth economy by 2018. Already a member of the EU Customs Union the article outlines opportunities for UK companies looking to do business in this exciting and rewarding market.

Further, with an automotive industry worth £8.4bn to UK suppliers, potential opportunities for international and UK businesses to invest are highlighted in this issue Elsewhere, we look at the merits and achievements of the Sheffield Enterprise Zone and Heineken’s well-established role in the UK.

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Read past editions of Springboard:

• March/April 2013 – This issue talks to Howard Lyons, Healthcare UK, Asos CEO Nick Robinson and a focus on Texas.

• January/February 2013 - This issue, we explore the opportunities in Russia ahead of six years of major sporting events. We hear from the Ambassador to Panama on the fast-growing trade and logistics hub, learn more about the Baltic States which are still providing hotspots of European growth for UK firms and an interview with Brent Hoberman.

• November/December 2012 – This issue focuses on Western Canada, Food & Drink sectors and we have interviews with Samir Brikho, CEO of AMEC and our man in Korea discusses the Free Trade Agreement offers huge opportunites for UK companies.

• September/October 2012 – This issue highlights the opportunities for UK exporters in the rapidly expanding Indian market whilst closer to home we find out why the Netherlands offers a good test market as you look to grow your business internationally. Our lead interview is with Moshi Monsters creator, Michael Acton Smith, and features on the Oil and Gas sector, Jaguar Land Rover.

• July/August 2012 – This issue focused on the opportunities that major sporting events like the London 2012 Games have for businesses. An interview with Sir John Armitt, ODA and focus on opportunities in China and Brazil the previous and next hosts of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• May/June 2012 – This issue highlights high-value opportunities in the rapidly expanding Malaysia market, and openings for UK exporters in Turkey. We explore why mid-sized businesses have the potential to generate up to £50bn for the UK economy, and interview Victor Zhang, UK CEO of mainland China’s biggest investor in Britain, Huawein.

• March/April 2012 – In this issue is an exclusive interview with entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden she tells us why design can help the UK’s firms grow and prosper. With a regional report focuses on Brazil as it looks forward to hosting both the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup, and we find out from ‘our man in South Africa’ as to the potential for UK companies that exist in this vibrant country. We also speak to three British companies set to benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• January/February 2012 –In this issue UK Trade & Investment Chief Executive, Nick Baird, explains why he is upbeat about the prospects for UK exporters in 2012 We also examine why US conglomerate, GE, sees the UK as a key base from which to develop its cleantech markets following its involvement in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

• November/December 2011 – in this edition successful international businesses share their success with Springboard whilst we also speak to three companies who provide services that aim to help entrepreneurs more easily access the global market.

• September/October 2011 - This edition of Springboard we interview Paul Walsh, CEO of Diageo, and highlight the continuing success of the UK as an investment destination.

• Summer 2011– This edition examines the continuing business opportunities that the developed markets of Japan and Korea offer. We also look at the Government’s Tech City initiative in East London.

• Spring 2011- Following the launch of the Coalition Government’s Trade and Investment White Paper in February, this edition concentrates on the strengths that the UK offers companies seeking to invest and the opportunities and support that exist for UK-based companies looking for new markets overseas