http://www.freepressindex.com/profile-1879/Jen-And N/A http://www.freepressindex.com/article-uk-has-biggest-internet-economy-says-research-363283.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Forward2me, the UK's first dedicated international parcel and package forwarding service, has read a new report which has uncovered how much the UK leads the world in the online marketplace.Over the next four years it is predicted the UK internet retail sector will grow by 11%, increasing the total value of the national economy by 16% to £221 bn. This is almost double the estimates for the US and Chinese economies.Forward2me sends items bought from UK retailers to destinations all over the world and is best placed to observe this trend. While it’s clear that UK consumers have a fondness for online buying, online shoppers from outside the UK are buying British more than ever before, none more so than American consumers. Their love for all things quintessentially British at the moment is huge with online retailers such as notonthehighstreet.com and amazon.co.uk seeing records sales from across the ocean.The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found the internet contributed 8.3% (£121 bn) to the UK economy in 2010, which represents an average of £2,000 per person. Commentators are confident this will provide some welcome news to small to medium sized web-based companies, which can now look to grow in spite of the UK’s economic woes. Forward2me enables consumers from outside of the UK to take advantage of the prices and availability of UK goods as well as cutting out the cost of expensive international shipping options. Forward2me is currently serving all EU countries plus the majority of the rest of the world with a few notable exceptions.For more information on how to obtain a Forward2me UK postal address and for all the details on their forwarding service visit http://www.forward2me.com. International Business http://www.freepressindex.com/article-bibby-consulting-and-support-appoints-new-chairman-362568.html Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT David Robertson joins the Newcastle-under-Lyme Company from Bibby Financial Services (BFS) where he was global chief executive. Robertson won a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 after overseeing Bibby Financial Services' aggressive growth strategy which saw pre-tax profits soar from £4.3m in 1997 to £40m plus in 2011. The award was given in recognition of Robertson's role in "shaping the invoice finance industry" and setting best practice standards for the sector. By 2011, Bibby Financial Services had expanded its operations into 13 countries and experienced a 25 per cent growth in new business year-on-year – and this was in a period when banks had tightened their lending criteria and company insolvencies went up by over 50 per cent. Bibby Financial Services was also listed in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For in 2010 and 2011. Of his new post, Robertson said: “I am very proud of what we achieved at BFS and I am delighted to be joining Bibby Consulting andamp; Support which is an organisation that is really starting to go places. The latest growth figures underline that this dynamic company clearly has a great future ahead." January 2012 saw sales beat target by a staggering 32%. Managing Director Michael Slade said: "Considering the economic climate over the last few years, this achievement is really something to be proud of. Without doubt this success has been achieved thanks to the sheer dedication from all our employees in meeting the needs of customers while being able to diversify into new markets with a range of innovative products." He added: "David has worked with the Board here as a non-executive Director over the last few years, but we are delighted to see him taking a more active role as Chairman.For further information about Bibby Consulting andamp; Support employment law specialists and health and safety advisors, visit http://www.bibbycas.com Management