THE FIRST WORD
Welcome to the June edition of Business Network. Ian Harrison, Director of Export at the Department for International Trade – Midlands, was
on record recently as stating that the DIT’s mission is to “continue to demonstrate the export strength within the Midlands Engine”. International Trade has been crucial to the success of countries, communities and
businesses for centuries. As technology and the ability to travel has evolved, International Trade has grown in prominence. It’s an area that can lead to a virtuous circle – it can lead to additional employment,
company growth, a greater variety of goods and services to consumers and, ultimately, can help our businesses – and the communities they serve – to thrive. The East Midlands is renowned for making more things than anywhere else in the UK. We’re
good at exporting these things, but the potential for further growth is huge – yet clearly, there are obstacles to overcome if we’re to fully realise that potential. International Trade is the theme of this month’s edition of Business Network. June’s
publication includes an interview with Karen Smart, Managing Director of East Midlands Airport and she speaks passionately about the potential for the region in this regards, and how East Midlands Airport is playing its part in an ambitious long term vision. There is also a focus feature written by Rachel Morley, General Manager at award-winning
Spatial Global, one of the UK’s foremost independent international freight forwarding, mail and ecommerce delivery specialists. In her piece, Rachel identifies the opportunities for businesses looking to trade
internationally and, crucially, what support is out there to help take your products, services and brand global. There is, of course, also the usual mix of stories and features from Chamber members that
span across a wide range of sectors, topics and issues. Business Network is a dedicated publication for you, our members. If you have a story, or
an idea, that you believe would be suitable for Business Network, please email
magazine@emc-dnl.co.uk or call me on 0333 320 0333 ext. 2089.
Best wishes, Nathan Fearn Editor, Business Network
CONTENTS JUNE 2019
NEWS UPDATE 4 MEMBER NEWS Queen’s Award for Willmott Dixon
24 APPOINTMENTS New team leader at DBCP
26 DEALS, MERGERS AND PARTNERSHIPS Recruitment company in acquisition
27 STRATEGIC PARTNERS AND PATRONS What is employee engagement?
31 CHAMBER NEWS Online scheme aims to cut crime
INTERNATIONAL TRADE 42 Spotlight on: Greece
POLITICS 44 HS2 – what happens next?
INTERVIEW
46 Karen Smart, Managing Director of East Midlands Airport
FEATURES
50 BUSINESS CRIME & PROTECTION Where to start with GDPR
53 The need to protect against ransomware
54 FOCUS FEATURE Opening the door to exporting
59 CHARITABLE CAUSES, PROMOTION & PARTNERSHIP Making a difference
60 Charities – a rocky road ahead? 63 Improving mental health in the workplace
TRAINING & EVENTS 66 Support for staff development
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68 DIGITAL GROWTH Benefiting from Digital Growth support
70 SKILLS Skills shortage problems for SMEs
72 LEGAL How to appoint a director
74 FINANCE Understanding financial planning
77 TECHNOLOGY Protecting your business from cybercrime
78 PROPERTY Do build to rent schemes work?
80 MOTORING Nick Jones tests the VW Golf R
81 INFORMATION Growing your business
COMMENT
82 THE LAST WORD Chamber President Kevin Harris comments on the latest issues
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