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