Rumour has it that Park Royal has its very own Special Agent Bond...that's James Bond - who is now working on a new top secret operation entitled ' From PARK ROYALE with Love'.

We've got our eyes on Bond who we have just been spotted  with Pussy Galore at North Acton Station - a stunning blond and a damn good pilot who is immune to Bond's charm! They are heading to the PRP HQ to receive instructions about their new operation. Do you want to find out who the PRP Bond is and what his secret operation is?

Receive regular updates on Bond's mission and whereabouts, by following us and meet more of our special agents to uncover his top secret operation in autumn 10.

For all businesses customers are key. Economic conditions are still difficult, so it's more important than ever to ensure existing customers continue to buy your product or service and that you are doing everything you can to attract new business. Companies that don't increase turnover each year are shrinking in real terms.It's vital to be well informed, not only about the industry and market you are competing in but also about your potential customer base. For those just starting out, it may seem tempting to throw your energies into an exciting venture and put the 'boring' research to one side until later, but this is likely to prove a costly mistake. Look at the viability of what you're selling; consider who to target in terms of the socio-economic demographic and understand that those people will be purchasing both now and in the future. Decide whether to offer an online or retail resource, and think about the added value that people are looking for and how to get them to make a repeat purchase.

Blogging is just like writing a diary, except that anyone on the Internet can read it. For some people, blogging has become almost a way of life, defining themselves as bloggers above all else. However, there are millions of blogs, most of them unread. So why bother? There are several reasons.

1. Blogs that provide useful advice will be followed by potential customers, who will refer them on to their friends. It's another way of raising your profile and promoting your brand. If you are seen as an expert who constantly provides practical advice, you will become trusted, and people buy from those they trust. If your blog becomes known as a centre of expertise and debate for your sector, you will benefit from the credibility that it gives, as well as receiving valuable ideas and feedback.

Held each August Bank Holiday since 1966, the Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival celebration of its kind in Europe. This has been a means for Afro-Caribbean Communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions.  Every year the streets of West London come alive, with the sounds and smells of Europe’s biggest street festival. Twenty miles of vibrant colourful costumes surround over 40 static sound systems, hundreds of Caribbean food stalls, over 40,000 volunteers and over 1 million Notting Hill revellers.

Starting its life as a local festival set up by the West Indian community of the Notting Hill area, it has now become a full – blooded Caribbean carnival attracting millions of visitors from all over the globe. With many astonishing floats and the sounds of the traditional steel drum bands, plus hundreds of stalls that line the streets of Notting Hill. The Notting Hill Carnival is arguable London’s most exciting annual event.

The Carnival dates of 2010 are August 29th and 30th. The Notting Hill Carnival usually, gets under way on the Saturday with the steel band competition. Sunday is Kid's Day, when the costume prizes are awarded. On Bank Holiday Monday, the main parade takes place. It generally begins on Great Western Road, then winds its way along Chepstow Road, on to Westbourne Grove and then Ladbroke Grove. In the evening, the floats leave the streets in procession and people continue playing at the many Notting Hill Carnival after parties.

Are you interested in cycling to work in Park Royal but find the prospect daunting? On Tuesdays 20, 27 July and 04 August there will be a chance to cycle on four commuter routes into Park Royal, with trained cycle marshalls escorting the riders and giving advice on how to avoid heavy traffic.  Click here for routes.

Entertain in style!

Our events team wanderings take us to QPR's Loftus road which can of boast some of the best hospitality in London.

This year, the PRP Annual Dinner and Business Awards Ceremony will take place at the Hurlingham Club, a venue of timeless elegance, recognised throughout the world as one of Britain’s greatest private members’ clubs.

The use of windfarms to produce energy is going to be key to the UK delivering renewable power in the future as suggested by Marian McCaffery, chief executive of RenewableUK.  In response PRP Directors’ Club, business can now access wind and solar energy advice through Energy Solutions Consultancy,  who are also able to help you obtain interest free loans from the Carbon Trust for solar water heating systems and other energy efficiently projects