Santander UK Corporate & Commercial

Business is all about the people and our relationship teams understand this. We’ll help you find your next key connection, just like Holmes and Watson. http://ms.spr.ly/6043mpPUt

We know that finding the right people to help you grow your business globally is challenging. Our specialist teams have the book of contacts to connect you to the people you need to know. http://ms.spr.ly/6047mpPPV

Are you watching the currency markets or looking to set FX budget rates for next year? Take a listen to what Stuart Bennett, Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy, had to say in our latest webinar. Learn more from our panel of economists and sign up the next Economic Outlook Series here. http://ms.spr.ly/6048mrCMO

How do some of the top global markets view the UK as a trading partner? Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting an event at our Santander work café in London to mark the launch of a new report undertaken by Public First, and commissioned by Santander UK, which explores this topic at length. And we were thrilled to be joined by the new Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports, Gareth Thomas MP. The report puts a spotlight on the UK as a trading partner for #India, #Japan, #Poland, #Spain and the #US. It uncovers the level of enthusiasm for the UK as a business partner, potential roadblocks and explores the role that a partnership between government, businesses and the wider private sector can play in creating an effective trade strategy. From the results, it’s clear that the UK remains strong and there’s a great sense of opportunity for businesses. Especially over the next decade, as it looks set to continue its specialisation as a producer of professional services – namely financial, digital and business services. But it isn’t all sunshine. The report doesn’t shy away from the barriers to trade, and some perceptions of the UK post-Brexit and a slight dip in the manufacturing sector are causes for concern. With just 10% of UK SMEs exporting internationally, more can be done to make #internationaltrade journeys easier – and help businesses capitalise on the UK’s growing reputation. As outlined in the report, bridging the gap between businesses, the private sector and the government is crucial. We were grateful to have Minister Thomas, who highlighted that this report is a blueprint of opportunity and emphasised how key it is that we continue to work with the business community and make a combined effort to increase international trade. This sentiment is reflected in our goals at Santander, and especially in our international trade platform: Santander Navigator. We’re going beyond traditional banking services to help break down the barriers that can stop international growth in its tracks, and create more opportunities for UK businesses. We built #SantanderNavigator to make international trade simple. We strive to give UK businesses the building blocks they need to succeed internationally whether that's identifying growth opportunities, optimising logistics or building connections. It certainly feels like an exciting time to consider international markets. The report shows that the opportunities for growth over the next decade are endless, particularly in the digital and business services space. And the UK is at the forefront for green exports, showing promising growth for the environmental sector. Thank you to everyone who joined us for an important discussion, including members from TheCityUK, The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade and ScaleUp Institute. Read the report – https://lnkd.in/euDmg_qR Discover Santander Navigator – https://lnkd.in/dMempu7e

As you return from your Summer holidays, remember to stay vigilant and alert to fraudsters. Here's a post-holiday refresh to help you protect your business. Please share with your colleagues. You can read more on our website about keeping your business safe. https://lnkd.in/egKarES6

Time is a luxury in business. So, we aim to help our clients focus where it matters most. Take Delta Global. Experts in luxury packaging. They want to grow their business in large and complex markets. So, we're connecting them to the right people who can help. Instead of searching for the right contacts, they can now spend their time having productive conversations. Watch Delta Global’s full story to learn more about how we can help. http://ms.spr.ly/6049lL0Db

After seeing rapid growth in the UK, Hilltop Honey was hungry for more. The team knew that the US was a priority market they wanted to crack, but they weren’t sure where to start. That’s where we could help. Through our network, we set up a market visit and have helped them to secure their first contract in the US. This means, Hilltop Honey can continue to make more market introductions, helping the brand expand globally and achieve its goals. Read Hilltop Honey’s full story and see how we could support your business here: http://ms.spr.ly/6041lLCqx The connections you need. It Starts Here.

What would you do if your business was targeted by scammers? Saagar was close to becoming a victim of a fake invoice scam. The scammer was very convincing and tried to trick him into thinking they were one of his suppliers. His gut feeling was to check directly with his supplier before making a payment. Thanks to that feeling, he stopped the scam before any money was stolen. Head to our page to watch the full video and learn more on fraud prevention for your business. http://ms.spr.ly/6045l9NhW

Summer’s here and the question on our minds is, will the strong currency hold? Where will the Pound stand in the coming months? Here’s Stuart Bennett, Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy, sharing his views on where Pound to US Dollar and Pound to Euro will trade in the second half of the year. Learn more from the panel and sign up the next Economic Outlook Series here. http://ms.spr.ly/6045lke0W

Small-to-medium businesses account for between 43% to 53% of Uk businesses’ greenhouse gas emissions. Our research shows that businesses want to be more sustainable. But they're not sure how to fit this in when making decisions. We want to help close this gap. If you’re starting your sustainability journey, or need to help get running how you want to, speak to our team. http://ms.spr.ly/6049lXjW1