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simonread
17th June 2005, 08:04
Do you think that the IOD is now just too full? We think it is and that there is a need for an alternative in the West End.

Andrew Ferdinando and myself are in the process of creating that alternative. Somewhere where you can hold meetings, have a coffee, pick up your emails (free WiFi) and use touchdown desk space.

It will not be a business centre because you will not be able to buy a permanent office and you will have no storage facilities. It will be an open plan environment with touchdown desks and a cafe where you can work for a few hours or hold informal meetings. We will also have meeting and training rooms available to hire.

Do you think that this is a good idea? Would you use it?

Any thoughts or feedback would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Simon

mdarwish01
17th June 2005, 14:07
sorry for sounding a bit stupid, but what's an IOD

kyber
17th June 2005, 14:31
Institute of Directors (http://www.iod.com)

Strategist
17th June 2005, 14:46
Excellent idea Simon. I find the IoD too stuffy and formal an environment anyway.

VeryMark
17th June 2005, 18:48
Sounds like a great idea. I'd use it - in fact, it might well make me make more business trips to London.

Fab1
17th June 2005, 19:47
Got my vote.

I'm fed up of meetings in Hotel lounges!

What Would be the membership fee?

simonread
27th June 2005, 11:10
The membership will be free!

VeryMark
27th June 2005, 11:15
Wow - tell us more!

simonread
27th June 2005, 16:07
The new venue will be open in August 2005 and as mentioned will provide free touchdown space, and free wireless internet access to members of UKBF.

This is the ideal place where you can hold meetings, have a coffee, and pick up your emails. We are providing free membership to all business people.

We have just started accepting registrations today, and to apply for your free membership card visit http://www.innovationcentres.co.uk/index.php?cc=1&page=registerform&

Shortly before the opening we will send you by post your membership card together with full details of the centre. In the meantime if you have any questions please telephone 0845 226 1150.

Please also tell a friend. We have a target of registering 2,500 business people before we open the doors.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

Fab1
28th June 2005, 17:17
All signed up, ready to go!

VeryMark
29th June 2005, 09:21
Yep