Rowayton Associates Limited 

International Business Development consulting                       

Flexible expertise for Inward Investment / economic development organisations

We have worked extensively with UK regional and national economic development agencies, and therefore have a comprehensive understanding of the Inward Investment process. In addition, we have over 20 years experience in the ICT / telecommunications sectors, and applications of ICT across business functions.

We are able to provide expertise to clients on a short, medium or long-term basis as required. We will work to provide support on a project, event or campaign-specific basis (in the UK or overseas), and are able to take responsibility for as much of the process as is needed - from a fully managed, outsourced solution, to specialist advice and direction. We have experience in delivering all aspects of the requirement - from research, one to one client meetings, project management, and delivery of key-note presentations at major international conferences.

Flexible expertise for investors

The process of identifying a suitable location in the UK for a new business venture is complex, but it is vital that the decision is made having taken account of all the issues involved. There are many locations which may be suitable, but investing time to properly examine all the options can become highly problematical. As such, in order to complete a project successfully, significant management resources will be required - which can cause issues in other areas of the business. In addition, if the team working on the project has not carried out this type of activity previously (or in the specific locality involved), these issues are likely to be compounded. Rowayton Associates have extensive experience in helping companies establish, and are able to offer a full service to a client, including assistance with the development of business strategies and realistic key deliverables. We will handle the entire project if required, including liaison with economic development agencies in order to identify the best possible options, negotiation on financial packages and real-estate solutions etc. We will also liase with recuiters in order to secure the high-level people required to manage the new operation. We will deliver a short-list of suitable locations to the client, following which a visit programme can be arranged allowing for a rapid decision-making process - thereby reducing the time to become operational. Alternatively, we can handle and advise on specific elements, as required.

By adopting this approach, companies are able to concentrate on their core business, and in developing their market. Timescales can be reduced, allowing a fast time to market. Management resources will be kept to the absolute minimum, saving costs and time.