Our Friends the Brits Want to Help

British Airways and partners--Regus Office Services, Courtyard by Marriott, Canon USA, Inc., and British Airways World Cargo--are offering business opportunity grants to 100 small-to-medium size businesses in the USA.

Due to the recession, American businesses have cut back on travel. However, face-to-face meetings and personal interaction remain an integral part of growing and sustaining business. In fact, during a survey of 2,300+ Harvard Business Review readers, researchers found that:

• 95 percent of businesspeople said that face-to-face meetings are key to success; and,
• 89 percent agree face-to-face meetings are essential for sealing the deal.

The Business Opportunity Grant consists of business class airfare for ten round trips, five free cargo shipments of up to 500 kilos (1100 pounds), accommodations up to $1000 at Courtyard by Marriott, Five Regus Businessworld Gold Cards for access to business lounges for f, and a Canon PIXMA MX860 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer.

Any US company with a valid Federal ID and 500 employees or less is eligible to apply. So, what could your business do with a business opportunity grant? Seriously, think about it. Then apply online. It is easy! Describe your company and answer questions about your business growth objectives for 2010. How a business opportunity grant would help you to grow your business internationally. Hurry! Deadline is September 30!

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