Swindon as a Place to do Business

In the past, companies never really gave much thought to where their physical offices were. This would be especially the case when looking at online and/or mobile services; as it was not always important to be based in major cities.

So, for example, the mobile casino mFortune, is a UK registered company established in 2007; has their main offices at Halesowen, West Midlands, and this has continued to serve their business needs perfectly.

However, today, when it comes to starting a company, one of the key things to consider is the location; as in where you’re going to be based or going to be conducting business. New ventures can benefit from additional infrastructure, advise and even funding; that can help be difference between success and failure. This is because some areas are better equipped where business is concerned, or they’re located close to business hubs. Over the years, Swindon has fast become a prime location for businesses for many different reasons.

First of all, Swindon is wonderfully located along the M4 corridor, which gives it great access to London. Being so close to London is a big plus as it’s still seen as Europe’s commercial capital. This is one of the main reasons, giants such as Nationwide, Npower, Virgin Holiday Cruises and WH Smith call Swindon home, with the National Trust moving there in more recent times.

It’s not just London that Swindon is connected to either, with Cardiff, Bristol and Reading all within reach, along with the likes of Bath, Newport and Swansea. Ultimately, this makes it a hell of a lot easier to do business, while also being able to commute to other important cities via the M4 or the railway, with London and Cardiff just over an hour away when travelling on a train.

Swindon is also known for being one of the UK’s innovation hubs. This makes it a great location for start-ups and small businesses looking to forge their way within their sectors. Technology is big business and smaller tech companies can thrive in Swindon as there are few larger companies to compete with. There’s also a raft of support available for start-ups and small businesses too, with the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub and Wiltshire Chamber of Commerce on hand to assist if any problems or issues arise.

Networking has long been integral where business is concerned, with it being especially important for new ventures and small companies. Swindon is a town which has great networking opportunities available for firms to take advantage of, regardless of how long they’ve been in operation. There’s events such as 4Networking, the Swindon Business Networking Lunch and Swindon Business Village, which are all ideal for companies to come together and network. Switch-on-to-Swindon is a local business group who are consistently putting on events too, showing the opportunities are there for everyone to benefit from.

All in all, Swindon is a prime location for businesses. Whether it may be start-ups, small, medium or large, they’ll be able to appreciate all the benefits the town provides, especially with its location on the M4 corridor. Swindon is also a great place in its own right too, with plenty of bars, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. These are useful for having business meetings, entertaining clients or putting on fun events for people to come to. Swindon is also a great place for the people working at these businesses too, especially if they have families, as there are plenty of schools and parks in the area.