Credit Crunch - An affordable business event on the River Thames.

With most businesses in London trying to find ways to cut costs with as little sacrifice as possible glamorous office parties, meetings, PR stunts and launch events are becoming harder and harder to justify.

The River Thames in London holds the answer; with plenty of vessels for hire a boat really does provide a cost effective, memorable and unique venue solution. You can still create an extravagant event without the extravagant price tag. Speed boats are a great way to entertain clients before or after a business meeting and are very cost effective to charter with prices starting at around £350 for a private charter.

There are plenty of different type of boats on the River Thames in London however only a select few have the ability to cater to the requirements of larger parties, such as 'The Dixie Queen', Britain's largest entertainment and conference boat capable of holding up to 620 guests with classic decorations and an unmistakeable air of quality. Boats like this provide a welcome alternative to London's expensive (and often disappointing) land based events venues. These conference boats that go up and down the River Thames allow businesses to bring the party to them at a lower cost and can almost guarantee a bigger satisfaction return for a business's investment than the stereotypical restaurant office party. Not only this but it gives the impression of a strong business unaffected by the current economic climate, and sends that message out for all to see. This can help with people looking to attract investment and strengthen relationships. It's not all doom and gloom some sectors are flourishing and need to be seen to be.