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NBIA Soft Landings Zone

The RiDO Business Centres are unique in England, in that they are the only centres to have the National Business Incubation Association’s (NBIA) Soft Landings International Incubators designation. They offer a great location from which companies can establish their operations in the United Kingdom.

As fellow NBIA members, RiDO is committed to helping you assist any companies within your centres that may be looking to explore the UK market or to use the UK as a base for European activities.

Through our Soft Landings program we offer a comprehensive array of services for potential investor companies. These include fully equipped modern office facilities, available on flexible easy in/easy out terms, and with full reception & admin support. We also provide assistance to access relevant specialist help and advice, and links to appropriate support organisations and trade bodies.


A great place to live

Rotherham - at the centre of the UK

Rotherham’s location at the centre of the UK mean that it is ideally positioned for business; regionally, nationally and internationally.

"The excellent road transport network and Rotherham’s geographical positioning allows access to 21 million people within two hours by road. That’s one-third of the UK population."

• Less than 150 miles from London
• Four international airports within 90 minutes drive
• Excellent road and rail connections to the rest of the UK

Rotherham has created a diverse and thriving economy, offering excellent conditions for jobs and businesses. Over 100 overseas companies have already invested in Rotherham. They and local companies operate across a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, food production, healthcare, automotive components, ICT and other hi-tech industries.

House prices are among the most attractive in the UK, with homes ranging from large picturesque country cottages, to modern houses and apartments. Rotherham and its surrounding area are bustling with cultural and leisure activities. The borough’s country parks help visitors enjoy Rotherham’s natural heritage and recreational facilities, and the worldrenowned Peak District National Park is only a short-drive away.

Modern Office and Workshop Facilities

• Flexible property and service options including virtual tenancies with cost-effective easy in/out terms.
• Fully managed telephone and broadband systems.
• Conference/meeting facilities.
• Reception/Admin support.
• Centres managed by a team that provides inward investment services to international investors

Professional advice and guidance
• On site professional, accredited Business Adviser Team who can give individual business advice to help with business growth and development.
• Links to key business support agencies, local Universities and Colleges, and relevant industry groups, supply chain partners etc
• Support to access potential sources of financial assistance; inc grants and loans.
• In-house HR consultants can offer support in relation to labour market, recruitment, and training issues.
• Assistance can be provided to help research potential market opportunities in the UK, European and other markets.
• Links with the Regional Language Network ensure access to translation services of all kinds.
• Relocation agencies that can help the investor and his family with housing, schools/colleges and links to ex-patriot communities in our area.

Contact Us
For further information on how we can assist companies within your centres explore the UK market or use the UK as base for European activities, contact;

Amanda Parris, Business Centres Manager
T: +0044 (0)1709 300100
E: amanda.parris@rotherham.gov.uk

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