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Long View Winter 2012-2013

Welcome
- 07/12/2012
Successful businesses are invariably those that have made themselves comfortable with the dynamics of change.
New regulations driving up costs
- 07/12/2012
From April 2013 the running costs of new company cars could rise by £30 per month as a result of taxation changes announced in the March 2012 Budget.
World Wide Webmaster
- 07/12/2012
LONG VIEW examines the career of Sir TIM BERNERS-LEE, the man who changed the world.
Going for growth
- 07/12/2012
The current economic climate brings opportunities as well as challenges – and for strategic outsourcing and energy services company MITIE, the focus is very much on the opportunities.
New routes to raising finance
- 07/12/2012
A continuing focus on diversification has led many UK companies to consider alternative sources of funding. DAVID CLEARY, Lloyds Bank, analyses these funding trends.
Degrees of change
- 07/12/2012
It’s a changing landscape for higher education institutions. KEITH NORMAN explains how Lloyds Bank’s 20-year experience in the sector is rising to that challenge.
Changing markets
- 07/12/2012
As traditional European markets stagnate, what is the outlook for the UK food and drink industry? CARL PARASKEVAS, Director of Sector Economics, Lloyds Bank, discusses.
A seamless change
- 07/12/2012
When hospitality company Whitbread put their card processing business out to tender, the enhanced MI offered by Lloyds TSB Cardnet made it clear they had found an ideal partner.
The challenge of change
- 07/12/2012
Customers are changing far faster than the organisations that serve them explains DR NICOLA MILLARD, Customer Experience Futurologist at BT.
The courage to think long
- 07/12/2012
Adventurous companies need time, says SIMON WALKER, Director General, Institute of Directors, to cultivate growth in new, unfamiliar markets.

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Collaboration
- 20/07/2012
Too many companies miss business opportunities, says SHAMUS KELLY , because they are simply unaware of their own innovative strengths.
Armed with Funding Options
- 20/07/2012
Banks are helping to provide the diverse funding structures businesses now seek to fund their growth. “It’s a natural development,” says SIMON FRASER, “in a financial sector that is adapting to the current economic environment.”
Business without Borders
- 20/07/2012
Emerging Markets (EM) are the powerhouse of the global economy. As western economies stagnate, those of China, India, Brazil, Russia and Indonesia continue to outperform. David Marmer, Director, FX Derivatives Trading, explores the growth opportunities and what businesses should consider before taking the leap.
Event Horizons
- 20/07/2012
A new Government-sponsored initiative aims to help exporters – and medium-sized businesses in particular – access the finance they need to make the most of international opportunities, with the backing of founding signatories like Lloyds Bank.
Fuel For Finance
- 20/07/2012
Designing and manufacturing pioneering technological solutions for the global oil, gas and petrochemical market, Alderley plc operates in a tough global environment. It needed a trade finance facility it could count on to provide an international competitive edge.
Rebuilding Social Housing
- 20/07/2012
As the funding landscape for social housing continues to evolve, Grant Vaughan from Lloyds Bank Debt Capital Markets and Sarah Barrand from Lloyds Bank’s Sales & Trading Social Housing team, discuss the alternative options available to UK housing associations and the risks the sector needs to manage.
Eurozone Crisis- Riding the storm
- 20/07/2012
If the crisis in the Eurozone results in a break-up, British businesses will face yet another ‘Black Swan’ event. Lloyds Bank’s Jyotsana Bindal explains how companies can get ahead of the game and reduce the risk.
Corporates Go Mobile
- 20/07/2012
It’s in the development of payments technologies that we’re seeing some of the most exciting innovations in banking. The pace at which new capabilities are being rolled out demonstrates the vigour with which banks are responding to marketplace dynamics. A single mobile wallet is far closer than many realise, reports KEVIN COLES .
The Recovery Team
- 20/07/2012
Since 2009, Lloyds Bank’s dedicated Business Support Unit (BSU) has successfully restructured more than 2,000 businesses. Gary Wright, Director, Lloyds Bank’s Mid Markets, Global Business Support Unit, explains the key role his team plays in safeguarding the UK’s economic future.
Phoenix From the Flames
- 20/07/2012
Fife-based paper bag manufacturer Smith Anderson Group has risen from the ashes. Its latest step, a move to new premises, sparks a return to better times.

Longview Winter 2011-2012

Arena Success Story
- 25/01/2012
Himesh Shah, Financial Director, Home Improvement Bureau, expreses his delight in Lloyds new Trading Platform, Arena.
Tools of the Trade
- 25/01/2012
Colin Hemsley, Head of Trade, looks at the changing landscape of International trade
Currency Exposures
- 25/01/2012
Jeremy Adam takes a more hollistic view on the importance of FX risk.
Winning Through the Recovery
- 25/01/2012
Mark Poole, Senior Advisor, Virgin Group reveals his seven steps to steering Virgin through the recession and into recovery
Risk Management for Growth
- 25/01/2012
With more UK Businesses focussing on expansion, are you considering risk management implications for strategic events such as acquisitions?
Success is Relative
- 25/01/2012
Brothers and Business partners, Mohsin and Zuber Issa demonstrate the passion to take award winning Euro Garages to the top.
Success Built on Family Values and Trust
- 25/01/2012
Head of Asian Markets, Kamel Hothi, explains how Lloyds Bank and Asian businesses have formed the perfect partnership.
The Growth Factor
- 25/01/2012
Growth is the focus of Aesica Pharmaceuticals, the Newcastle based firm persue an acquisitive agenda.
170 Attempts Gives you a Vast Amount of Experience
- 25/01/2012
Group Finance Director of Towergate, Ian Patrick, explains how they became Europes largest independant insurance intermediary.
Success Rests on our Skill in Delivering Deals
- 25/01/2012
Growth opportunities exist for strongly-managed businesses, Mark Bolshaw explores this.
Better Use of Technology can Generate Real Growth
- 25/01/2012
Growth is high on Government agenda but are they placing enough emphasis on the technology sectors contribution.
Breaking the Mould
- 25/01/2012
Brad Petzer, Group Financial Controller, Telecity recalls the groups "unprecedented acheivement" while appetite was restricted.
A Smoother Route to Growth
- 25/01/2012
Asset-based finance is becoming a more popular source of alternative funding and holds many benefits.
Performance, Certification, Creditation
- 25/01/2012
BM Trada Group Chief Executive, David Webb, looks at the benefits of differentition in a crowded marketplace.
Telecoms Sector Prepares for 4G
- 25/01/2012
Director of Sector Economics, Economic Research, Carl Paraskevas, looks at how new technology investment is on the up.
Steering Your Way to Success
- 25/01/2012
With new bank regulations coming into place, a lot has changed since the global financial crisis struck in 2008.

Longview Winter 2011 Special Edition

Made in Britain - Evan Davies
- 09/12/2011
MADE IN BRITAIN is for anyone interested in Britain’s economy, and how our nation earns its living.
Committed to Growth
- 09/12/2011
Every year, Profit Track measures the pivotal role leading businesses play as creators of wealth, jobs, innovation and expertise
Motivating business growth
- 09/12/2011
Leaders shouldn't restrict their peoples' thoughts of the future, but validate them
How to be 'The Hottest' - International Plywood
- 09/12/2011
It’s no mean feat being Britain’s fastest growing company during a recession.
Where will growth come from?
- 09/12/2011
Given stream of negative domestic economic news, it is reasonable to ask where UK growth is going to come from in the coming years.
The Analyst
- 09/12/2011
When people ask Hamish Stevenson what he does for a job, he tells them: “I run the Olympic Games for private companies.”

Longview articles - Summer 2011

innocent Abroad
- 05/08/2011
innocent takes the fruits of their labour to new markets overseas.
It's green to go at Good Energy
- 05/08/2011
Why Good Energy, the UK's only 100% renewable supplier, was keen to find a bank that echo it's values.
A (Not So) Risky Business
- 05/08/2011
Trevor Williams, Chief Economist, reviews risk management strategies to negotiate the new climate.
Kindred Spirits
- 05/08/2011
A $300M US Private Placement challenge for Edrington.
Cash Flow Control
- 05/08/2011
John Ramage and Richard Dallas explore the fundamentals of maintaining good cash flow practices.
Brand Values
- 29/07/2011
A new international accounting standard aims to sort out how to value your company's brand.

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