When most people start a business, they choose a location that's close to them. They may hire a local office, or even work from the comfort of their kitchen table, and this can be great for fledgling firms who haven't got many clients, and don't have the cash to invest in themselves. However, once things start to take off, you'll want your business to have the best chance of success, and this could include a move to a big city. Cities such as London are incredibly popular with businesses of all sizes, and feel the effects of the recession much less than surrounding areas. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider moving to the big smoke:

Networking advantages

Living in a city means there are always opportunities coming up to network and meet potential clients, this could include:

• Specialist networking events
• Organisations for your sector
• Social occasions
• Businesses that operate nearby

The real advantage of being in the heart of the action is that it's easier to find inspiration for your expansion, whether it's a chance meeting, or an organised marketing campaign, it's much easier to find new clients. 

Places to live and play

Life isn't all about work. At the end of a hard day it's nice to go home and relax, or to go out an socialise with friends. Living in a city makes it easier to find a place to live that suits you, with a wide choice of London apartments available. As for social activities, you're bound to be spoiled for choice, and having a lively social life can lead to networking opportunities too. 

If you already employ a few staff, then relocating to a city is far easier than moving somewhere less populated. Staff can be put up in short-term accommodation until they find a new place, or could choose to stay in the city during the week, going home to their families for weekends and holidays. 

Finding new staff

When people look at a job advert, one of most important things they want is a convenient location. You'll also find that groups such as graduates are more likely to move to London and other big cities, knowing that the best job opportunities are going to be found there. When you decide to expand, new staffs are usually needed, and for each job advert you post, you want the biggest number of qualified people available. That's why it pays to be in an area with a bigger pool of potential applicants, as well as somewhere with excellent transport links. 

Getting around

Living in a place like London makes the rest of the UK, and even the rest of the world, far more accessible. It means you can hop on a train and find yourself in another major city within a couple of hours, with even Paris easy to access on the rail network.

Being close to an airport is also a great advantage for those who have clients abroad, making it easy for you to visit each other's sites. With many budget airlines offering flights around Europe, it's even possible to do the trip in a day, leaving early in the morning and getting back to London in time for dinner. 

If you feel that it's time for your business to grow, then moving to a city could be a huge boost. It opens up a whole world of opportunities, and means you can enjoy a more exciting pace of life where you work hard and play hard. Best of all, having an address in the city really shows to the world that you are a professional, credible firm, and that you've truly arrived in the marketplace. 

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