Press Releases
21 July 2011
Wilkins Kennedy named as exclusive UK accountancy strategic partner in British Chamber of Commerce LinktoChina Programme
Top 25 UK accountancy and business advisory firm Wilkins Kennedy has been named as the exclusive UK accountancy strategic partner in the recently launched British Chambers of Commerce BCC LinkToChina programme.
BCC LinkToChina is a unique international business matchmaking programme set up by the British Chambers of Commerce to meet the demand of British firms, especially owner-managed businesses and SMEs. UK businesses that wish to export goods and services to China or to expand their operations into China will use the service to find a match to trustworthy suppliers, agents or distributors, marketing outlets or partners, as well as a full range of professional services in China. The programme will also assist Chinese companies that are actively seeking investment opportunities in the UK.
The project has been jointly developed by the British Chambers of Commerce in the UK and the Chinese Chamber of International Commerce (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) and will operate in a “circle of trust” and businesses will benefit from a well-supported and resourceful network.
Linda Penny, Partner at Wilkins Kennedy, comments: “ This exciting new strategic partnership offers SMEs in the UK a powerful and cost effective opportunity to break into the massive China market, and Wilkins Kennedy will be there to assist them with expert advice on international issues such as business structure, funding, tax planning and transfer pricing. We are also looking forward to building new business relationships with Chinese investors into the UK, and to contributing a wealth of experience in advising and supporting their international business.
The LinkToChina project will match businesses to the right area and the right people in China and the UK via the knowledge and expertise of the 15 project offices throughout China and the British Chambers of Commerce network and strategic partners in the UK, which will greatly reduce the costs and risks of global expansion for SMEs.”
Since its launch, BCC Link To China has forged strategic partnerships with a number of key professional services and local authorities to strengthen its capacity of supporting British firms trading with China and Chinese investors visiting the UK. To date, the other partners are: HSBC, GCS Recruitment, Reading University, Forward Swindon, Oxfordshire County Council, West London Business School (Megatrend University) and Bracknell Forest Council.
www.linktochina.org
www.wilkinskennedy.com
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Press Contact:
Linda Penny
Partner
Wilkins Kennedy
Egham Heathrow Office
T: +44 (0)1784 430584
E: linda.penny@wilkinskennedy.com
Or
Laura Hazell
PR Director
Oxwich Communications Ltd
T: 0845 226 7469/ +44 (0)7714 168766
E: laura@oxwichcommunications.com
Notes to Editors:
Wilkins Kennedy was established in 1882 and has grown to become one of the UK’s top 22 firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers with a turnover of £27 million.
The firm has 56 partners and almost 400 staff in twelve offices across the South of England and the Falkland Islands.
UK Office Locations: London Bridge, Amersham, Ashford, Egham Heathrow, Guildford, Hertford, Orpington, Reading, Romsey, Southend-on-Sea, Winchester and the Falkland Islands.
www.wilkinskennedy.com
