Welcome to the first edition of our online newsletter, which we hope you find both informative and interesting. Opposite this page there is a list of categories which link directly to our website and where all information on Rombourne and the products we provide can be found. We hope to use this newsletter as a forum to discuss issues pertinent to our clients and their businesses, so please contact us with ideas on content or with any other comments you may have. In addition, if you have any company news that you would like to publicise, and would like to feature it in our Client Profiles, please contact us on this link.

The environment and “going green” is becoming an ever increasing issue both ethically and through legislation. “Environmental Management Systems” and “Sustainability” are buzzwords that we hear with an increasing frequency and all businesses irrespective of industry, if not yet, will be affected over the rest of this year. In addition, over the last decade there has been a rise in popularity of ethical consumerism, with consumers being more aware of the environmental and social implications their decisions have. As a result, consumers are beginning to make purchases related to their environmental and ethical concerns. Read more.

With the pressure of parking and traffic across all our cities and the impact that driving has on the environment we, as a company, would like to help and are keen to encourage any clients who would like to car share. If this is of interest, please e-mail your details to rmahaffy@rombournebristol.co.uk and we will look to set this up.

Despite the daily media talk of a market down turn and a “credit crunch”, it would seem that Rombourne along with many of our clients have not experienced any real effects in the first quarter of 2008. Key selling points of Serviced offices are indeed flexibility, limited capital outlay and no long term risk and in a time of market uncertainty, these qualities make Serviced offices an even more attractive prospect. Although there may be an extra degree of cautiousness in decision making, many clients we have spoken to feel buoyant and at worst feel this to be a time of consolidation, rather than a time to go backwards.

As part of Rombourne's ongoing development of customer service, you will receive a call from our client liaison manager Polly Paul, to ask for some candid feedback on the service you receive. Polly is acting in an independent capacity as we do want to encourage open and honest comments. If you would like to contact Polly do so on: ppaul@rombourne.co.uk

The morning networking event held earlier this year at 130 Aztec was a success and well attended, a similar event at Langstone was received equally well. At Rombourne we have clients from a wide range of industries and there is a great opportunity for business development between clients, which we obviously want to encourage and facilitate. Over the next few months we will be running a similar event and hope all of you can attend. We will also offer a prize draw on the day to win a mystery prize!

Mortonconnolly “Personal Career Planners” are a national organization, with five offices at our 130 Aztec site. They offer a unique service and guarantee to help executives find their “right job” quickly. Commenting on Rombourne, Paul Morton Managing Director said: The ‘Rombourne Experience’ gives us all at Mortonconnolly an uplifted feeling coming into work everyday. We have 5 other offices in the UK with other Business Centres, so we are able to compare the facilities and services given here. With Rombourne, there's a friendly atmosphere from the moment you arrive at reception. The girls at the front desk always look smart in their uniforms and present a warm welcoming smile and professional approach. No request is too much.