How will the London 2012 Games affect my business?
The Games will be a great opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors. You may already be planning how your business can take full advantage.
However, like any large event, the Games will bring with them certain challenges. You need to start planning as soon as possible to make sure you can keep your business running during 2012 and make the most of the opportunities available.
The Preparing your business for the Games guide contains planning information for businesses on key issues such as internet provision and homeworking, travel disruption, freight and deliveries and safety and security.
Planning for travel disruption
Transport will be a particular issue during the Games with millions of additional trips expected on public transport and roads during summer 2012. Journeys will take longer and will be busier than usual, especially during peak times. This will have an impact on employees, customers and suppliers.
There is a lot of information and support available to help with your planning for travel disruption:
- the ‘Keep on running’ guide gives an overview of the likely impact of transport disruption on your business
- tools for helping you plan are available from the London 2012 website
- free workshops are available for businesses with less than 200 employees which are based in affected areas – check out the London 2012 website for more information and to book your place
- larger businesses with more than 200 employees may be eligible for free assistance from a 2012 travel advisor - check out the London 2012 website for more information
- information on temporary traffic measures and road changes, including information on the Olympic and Paralympic route networks (ORN/PRN) is available on the Transport for London website.
Local access and parking around Games venues
If your business is located near one of the Olympic or Paralympic venues, you may be affected by temporary traffic and parking restrictions. Check out the London 2012 website for more information on parking and access permits.
Safety and security
The Government is committed to delivering a safe and secure Games whilst maintaining the focus on the Games as a celebration of sporting achievement and culture. Businesses can help reduce safety and security risks by minimising your own vulnerability. Check out our security and terrorism page for more information on how you can protect your business.
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Safety and Security Strategy and a summary of the Olympic Safety and Security Strategic Risk Assessment is available from the Home Office website.
Business opportunities
More information on opportunities for businesses to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Games is available from the London 2012 website and the London Business Network.
