Adam Rainey, Area Director, Central England, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, explains what it means to the company to sponsor the Exporter of the Year Award at the 2014 Buckinghamshire Business Awards.

“Buckinghamshire is home to a thriving business community made up of a wide range of dynamic firms, led by passionate, inspiring and forward-thinking leaders. It is crucial that we champion and celebrate these leaders through platforms such as the Buckinghamshire Business Awards, not only so we can showcase all of their outstanding achievements, but so we can demonstrate the economic value and importance of our home-grown businesses to the wider community.

“With this in mind, we are extremely pleased to be sponsoring the Exporter of the Year Award. A wealth of firms have been shortlisted for the title, each with a track record of delivering a consistently exceptional service within their field. We hope that other local business leaders will see these nominees and become inspired to follow in their footsteps.

Now that the UK economy is finally showing encouraging signs of repair, it is an ideal time for firms to start thinking about how they can capitalise on opportunities for growth – particularly by casting a wider net and considering their export options.

Understandably, the prospect can be a little daunting for firms exporting for the first time. However, there are a wide range of support services available to businesses looking to make the move overseas. Banks, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and other business organisations can all aid exporters with their plans and it is important that firms take the time to see how these options can help. 

As expansion and exporting opportunities arise, having access to enough working capital to support new ventures is essential. A wide range of funding options and government-backed schemes are available to businesses that are keen to export.

The growth and exporting success of SMEs is vital to both Buckinghamshire and the wider UK economy, and we look forward to continuing our support of local firms.”

Tickets to the Business Awards are now SOLD OUT! If you would like to speak to one of the team about involvement in the 2015 Business Awards please email awards@bbf.uk.com.