16 AGENDA 03 welcome


Lord Green, Minister for Trade and Investment


06 briefi ng


a round-up of global investment and export news; plus the latest business, economic and entrepreneurial analysis


26 FORUM


12 the new BRIC spenders


global consumer spending is shifting – where should UK fi rms focus their attention?


16 designs on business


Dragon’s Den panelist Deborah Meaden


20 our Olympic moment


three companies share their 2012 success


22 all you need to know about...


planning workspace 23 sound advice


UK exporters’ tips for growth in Asian markets


GLOBAL VIEW


24 our man in... South Africa


26 good sports


in-depth report on Brazil


30 pack and go


suitcase innovator leads the global pack


33 in the zone


Enterprise Zones are set to reinvigorate growth


36 investing for the future


inside Nestlé’s UK headquarters


41 pole position a look at motorsport


springboard | 05


30 PRIMER 46 get on the map


interested in inward investment or looking to export? A guide to UK Trade & Investment services and support


48 diary dates


major sector and exporting events


49 road to success


global growth for UK road maintenance fi rm


50 great foundations


from Stonehenge to The O2 Arena


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