Saturday 9 May 2009

Free flights, car hire and hotels for SMEs

British Airways has offered UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) 4,000 international return flights for its UK-based SME customers. The offer aims to help enterprising companies make essential trips to grow their business abroad in these difficult times.

Minister for Trade & Investment Lord Davies of Abersoch said this offer will help small and medium sized companies’ look to new business horizons.

“This exciting initiative has enormous potential. It shows what can happen when big business and Government work together to support British firms and the economy.

“Although the global slowdown has meant increased challenges for businesses, it has also created opportunities internationally for those that want to expand into new markets.

“Exporting companies are more competitive and resilient. Yet many SMEs can find it hard to break into new markets on their own. They overestimate the barriers and underestimate the rewards of exporting to key markets.

“This generous offer by British Airways significantly reduces the costs faced by UK exporters, allowing them to explore their overseas expansion potential."

Other partners include Avis and Accor Hotels.

Read more here: BA flights | Avis/Accor

www.ukba.co.uk

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