Our Story

Swiss-British Business Exchange started as a small but passionate project in January 2014 by Swiss and UK based founding members and entrepreneurs Sidela Leon and Christoph Burgdorfer to provide a diversified directory of Swiss UK based businesses and entrepreneurs for people seeking Swiss quality services and products.

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The idea grew into building a community around the businesses helping each other grow, succeed and learn from each other.

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We also support the biggest Facebook Group of Swiss people in the UK.

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Soon we started to have big brands and even had appearances in Swiss national TV. This is why we decided to open also for UK businesses who want to grow in Switzerland.

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We are currently growing our team and adding to the services we can offer Swiss and UK businesses. Melina Gisler joined us in January 2024. Melina is a dual British-Swiss citizen based in London with an extensive background in commercial and product management roles for both innovative start-ups and larger companies, such as Swisscom and WPP. She will support Swiss and British companies in achieving their growth and expansion goals with on-the-ground services and connections.

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How we can make you more successful​?

The easiest way is to become a supporter of the Swiss British Business Exchange Platform. You then get access to the other businesses, the regular knowledge exchange sessions and the biggest Swiss Facebook community in the UK.

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Becoming a supporter is also easy, just fill out this form.

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The supporter fees are used to sustain and advertise the network, create content and generally grow the network.

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Bespoke support

Our team also offers localised specialist services including:

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• relocation

• company registration

• local contacts 

• various market insights

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We offer the above services at an hourly rate of CHF 250.-- per hour.

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We also provide Swiss businesses with  a presence in the UK, with flexibility to suit the needs of your business at an hourly, daily or project rate. Our objective is to support your business to thrive without incurring costly employment fees, yet benefiting from established professionals in various fields with well-established networks.

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These consultancy services include: 

• product and marketing services 

• vision and digital product strategy

• competitor analysis and positioning

• marketing and sales material proofreading and editing

• account management

• project management

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 We offer daily, weekly or monthly rates depending on your specific requirements.

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Just ask us if you have specific requirements. We will put together the right package at affordable rates (not high agency rates).  

 

If you require further specialist services, we are connected to a large network of specialists, from sales, marketing through to technical professional and will be able to recommend trusted partners in your territory.

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Bespoke Sponsoring

We also offer sponsoring opportunities whereby larger companies can buy advertising space on the platform, do branded events in cooperation with other companies or the Swiss / British community, be present on flyers, co-branding and other bespoke solutions. Sponsoring the Swiss British Business Exchange means helping Swiss and British businesses to be more successful in either of the markets.

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Incorporation

The British Swiss Business Exchange is incorporated in England and Wales under the company registration number 11518978.

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