Reading, once a Roman settlement now the commercial capital of the Thames Valley area.

Ever since its roman roots Reading has always been considered as a pivotal part of the UK economy due to its commercial importance. Most recently, its rise as one of the commercial centres in the South East can be attributed to its significant involvement in the information technology industry, e-commerce, and the manufacturing of computer hardware.

However, Reading still boasts a very diverse economy that isn’t just centred on upcoming and innovative industries. The town has a high value knowledge economy in the more ‘traditional’ energy, financial, insurance and investment industries. A testament to Reading’s business pedigree is that according to the Centre of Cities it is one of the five most recession-resilient towns in the UK. It has also won accolades as the best European city for infrastructure.

Reading proves to be an attractive proposition for businesses as the town serves as a transport hub for the South East. Reading’s proximity to London means that it has great transport links with the capital, Heathrow Airport and the West Country through its connections to Bristol. Currently, Reading’s train station is undergoing expansion plans due to be completed by 2015. The current National Rail system has direct routes from Reading to London Paddington and London Waterloo. 

So why not start a business in Reading? Regus has 5 locations in the Reading area that can help you start today.

Regus Reading Forbury Square business centre is in a prominent central location in the hub of Reading’s recently redeveloped dynamic business district, close to the high street and main railway station. The building enjoys views over the award-winning Forbury Gardens. An oasis of peace in the centre of town, this delightful walled Victorian garden backs onto the ruins of Reading Abbey and lovely riverside walks.


Trivia on Reading:

• The Reading Festival is one of the main music festival during the summer that has been running since 1971.
• It is the birthplace of the (in) famous comedian Ricky Gervais
• The illustrious Charles Dickens was asked to be the MP of Reading
• Reading is twinned with Dusseldorf, Germany

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First Image by aaronjwebb via Flickr