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*Lending is subject to status. Usual credit approval processes will apply. Terms & Conditions apply and the Global Connections competition Terms & Conditions apply in addition and can be found at www.hsbc.co.uk/globalconnections.
International networking and funding opportunities for innovative businesses
What is Global Connections?
HSBC Group-wide campaign which could secure a financial
reward of £240,000 for the winner.
We launched this initiative to support innovation in UK
businesses.
Unique opportunity for 30 finalists to meet and network with
successful business leaders in either USA or UAE.
We invite your clients to enter if their business:
is based in the UK, has been trading for 2 years or longer and
has an annual turnover of £2 million or more
can provide Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
information for a minimum trading period of 12 months
can provide projected financials for a minimum of 2 years
has a business plan and a clear strategy to execute it; and
how they could benefit from HSBC funding to help grow their
business
How Global Connections works
Businesses from 5 UK regions will be able to submit an application detailing their business
plans and funding requirements online at www.hsbc.co.uk/globalconnectionsby closing date Friday 13 July 2012
The 6 most impressive businesses from each region will
be invited on one of our two International Exchanges
to the USA or UAE
How Global Connections works
After their return to the UK, all 30 regional finalists will be
asked to pitch their case to a panel of judges drawn from
HSBC and established business leaders in their region
The judges will select the 2 most impressive businesses
from each region as regional winners, who could receive a
financial reward of up to £120,000 – the equivalent of 2% of
their borrowing up to a maximum of £6 million
Recognition from the world’sleading business minds
All 10 regional winners will then be asked to pitch
again to a national panel of judges and will attend
our UK National Final in London, Spring 2013,
where the Global Connections overall winner will be
announced and could see their financial reward increased to up
to £240,000 – the equivalent of 4% of their borrowing up to a
maximum of £6 million
At HSBC, we’ve already allocated £4 billion in lending to
help UK companies trade internationally through our
International SME Fund.
further demonstrates our ongoing support of the very best in UK
business ambition, through a unique combination of lending and
access to our global network of expertise.
Raise your profile
Global Connections is run in conjunction with our media
partner, The Telegraph Media Group who will provide…
Press coverage throughout the 13 month
Global Connections campaign
Publicity for all finalists and winners in print and online
I appreciated the adviceHSBC gave us and the introductions to Brazilian entrepreneurs. One may become an importer forour products as a result.
Charles Morgan, Morgan Motor Co Ltd
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This is absolutelyfantastic. We havewon many awardsbut this one carrieshuge prestige.
Noel Patterson, R S Clare & Co Ltd
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We're all absolutely thrilled. We knew the competition was intense and the more we learned about the competitors, the more we realised how fabulous some of these businesses are.”Richard Dixon, Now Group Limited
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I’m here to answer any questions
Nigel KerrSenior Commercial Manager
HSBC Bank plcEast of Scotland Commercial CentreHobart House, 80 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EL
Direct Dial: 08455 847430Mobile: 07920 [email protected]