BA flights offer to small firms

Friday 13th November 2009, 3:00PM GMT.

British Airways and Jersey Enterprise have teamed up

ISLANDERS trying to drum up new business in far-flung corners of the planet could get free flights to see their customers as a result of a new initiative.

British Airways and Jersey Enterprise have teamed up to offer 20 long-haul return flights worth up to £75,000 to help small and medium sized companies win new business from overseas markets.

Meanwhile Economic Development Minister Alan Maclean has revealed that new small exporter grants are to be made available to Island businesses seeking to open up overseas markets.

And BA is also calling on other bigger Island companies to throw their weight behind smaller ones by joining a consortium.

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