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Welcome to British American
Business 2007
I work for a bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland, that (like many other companies) has built its success largely on a transatlantic business model. BritishAmerican Business has helped us achieve this success in many ways, on both sides of the Atlantic, and developed an impressive array of high-quality business services for major multinationals and middle-market companies alike. I am proud to be its chairman.
BritishAmerican Business stands squarely at the heart of the UK/US business relationship, the largest business relationship between any two countries – with 700 member companies in New York and London, and outreach to more than 60 other major business centers throughout North America and Continental Europe through our two business networks: the British-American Business Council (BABC) and the European Council of American Chambers of Commerce (ECACC).
Our mission is to help our member companies build their international business. And we offer a broad portfolio of programmes that enable us to do this. This seventh edition of the British American Business Handbook is designed specifically as a guide for US companies looking to expand their business in the UK and Continental Europe. They will find a lot of good company in the UK.
About half the US companies involved in Europe locate their European headquarters in London. More than one million people in the UK work for US-headquartered companies (and vice-versa). And you will find more US banks in London than in any US city (and more Japanese banks than in any Japanese city). The US/UK investment relationship is worth more than $460bn and the trade relationship is worth $82bn.
There are many reasons for this massive two-way business exchange, including our shared commitments to entrepreneurialism and the free market economy. London is consistently ranked by independent studies as the best place to locate a business in Europe. According to Ernst & Young’s European Investment Monitor, London was the top foreign investment location in the first half of 2006, winning 133 projects. It is easier to set up shop, and develop a pan-European business out of London than out of any other European city.
So it is really not surprising that London (along with New York) is one of two home bases for the leading transatlantic business organization – BritishAmerican Business. Our staff have a great track record of providing practical assistance to help American and British/European companies of all sizes expand their transatlantic business – through both their knowledge of the local marketplace and business community, and through the specific business development, intelligence and support services we offer.
If you are looking to build your business in the UK and Continental Europe, you have come to the right place. Do give us a call. We will be happy to assist you.
BritishAmerican Business
75 Brook Street, London W1K 4AD
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7290 9888
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7491 9172
52 Vanderbilt Avenue,
20th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Tel: +1 212 661 4060
Fax: +1 212 661 4074
E-mail: ukinfo@babinc.org
Website: www.babinc.org
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