London Rolls Out Red Carpet to International BusinessAvanta and Think London help international business weather global economic storm
International companies looking to relocate or set up business in London are to be offered free serviced office space as part of an initiative to boost the capital’s economy and encourage inward investment.
One of London’s leading serviced office companies, Avanta, is a preferred partner of Think London, the foreign direct investment agency for the capital, which provides overseas companies with a launch pad to help their business grow and succeed in London. This partnership is exclusive to Think London and international companies working with the organisation to facilitate their relocation or business set up in London.
Touchdown London is a service which will help companies develop their business case for London by providing access to expert and experienced professionals. Companies are advised and guided through every aspect of setting up and doing business in London.
Avanta has supported Think London and the Touchdown initiative for 2 years, but this represents an upgrade of the partnership, in direct response to the current economic climate, and the increasing need to support business in London, by encouraging international companies to base their headquarters in the capital. International companies will be offered free serviced office space at 2 of its business centres in London for up to 12 months, to help get their business off the ground.
The capital expenditure of renting physical office space is one of the most significant barriers to overcome when setting up a business. In addition to free serviced office space in the Hammersmith and Hanover Square business centres Avanta is also offering a 25% discount to new businesses across its whole portfolio of UK business centres.
Serviced offices provide a cost-efficient solution to meeting workplace requirements, offering flexible leasing, transparent pricing and full back up services, which allows companies to focus on its customers and developing new business opportunities.
The company has also installed a Mandarin speaker in its Hammersmith business centre in West London, to help facilitate Chinese investment into the capital.
David Alberto, Chief Executive at Avanta, said: “We are increasingly working in a global business community and, in the current economic climate, cross border interaction is key to a business’s success.”
“Think London is working hard to maintain close relationships with the international business community, promoting London as the place from which to build their business in Europe. As one of London’s leading providers of flexible serviced office space, we are delighted to be playing our part in flying the flag for London and supporting foreign investment.”
Michael Charlton, Chief Executive of Think London said: “London remains a global hub for international business and we understand the level of support now required by overseas companies as a result of the current economic climate. The newly extended ‘Touchdown London’ offer will provide foreign businesses with a unique opportunity when expanding their operations to the UK’s capital.”
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: "My message to overseas businesses is loud and clear. You will not only receive the warmest of welcomes but we will do all we can to ensure you get off to a flying start in the capital and are successful. London offers magnificent opportunities for overseas business with unrivalled access to western markets, a skilled workforce and one of the most diverse social and leisure scenes in the world. We are investing heavily in our infrastructure to provide business opportunities, as well as in skills and training programmes to ensure there is a deep pool of talent to help your business grow and succeed."
In the UK or overseas, Avanta’s appeal to occupiers is being able to offer highly flexible, unbranded office space tailor made to meet the requirements of the individual business. This flexibility is underpinned by competitively priced and transparent fixed-costs, so occupiers can account for every penny they are spending on their office needs. The formula attracts small and medium sized businesses to FTSE 250 companies alike. The theory that a small business occupier and a major corporate want the same thing and are largely driven by location, quality and price, is central to Avanta’s business philosophy.
For further information, please contact: PR agency contact: Richard Stocks
FD Tamesis
Tel: 020 7269 9355 / 07951 328475
richard.stocks@fdtamesis.com
Avanta contact:Anna Haslam
Avanta Managed Offices Ltd
1 Hammersmith Grove
London
W6 0NB
Notes to Editors
Avanta was formed in 2004 by David Alberto, previously with Regus and former Managing Director at MWB Business Exchange. The company offers highly flexible, unbranded office space, with advanced and competitively priced technology, tailor made to meet the requirements of the occupier. In the UK it currently manages over 670,000 sq ft of office space in prime locations in London, the Thames Valley, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Avanta’s first international business centre in New Delhi, India opened in September 2008 and a further two centres are now open in Mumbai.
CR Toogood & Co Ltd (Toogoods) provides independent insurance for private and corporate clients who expect and require a professional and personal service. Toogoods are not tied to any provider and pride themselves on the fact they offer open and honest advice ensuring clients have enough information and professional assistance to make an informed decision on their insurance needs.
|