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maltatoday, SUNDAY, 4 MARCH 2018 50 Events BDO Malta announces 2,200m2 of new office space in Msida AUDIT, accountancy and corporate services firm BDO Malta has an- nounced plans to relocate to a new, state-of-the-art office in Msida. The new office block is located in a prime position, enjoying very wide front- age overlooking the busy Msida-St Venera by-pass. It is scheduled to be completed by midsummer, offering a new business address and corpo- rate lifestyle for approximately 120 people. Spread over a floor area of 2,200m2 on six floors, the new BDO Malta offices will include all mod- ern facilities expected within such developments, including comfort- able workspaces, spacious meeting rooms and fully-equipped board- rooms, staff facilities, chill-out areas and sun-washed terraces for team activities and open-air meeting spaces. The building is designed in line with the highest environmental building standards and will provide office spaces for third party entities who are seeking to strengthen their presence in Malta while remaining as close as possible to their advisors. Established as an audit and ac- countancy firm in 1978, the reloca- tion to the new office block coin- cides with the Firm's 40th business anniversary. Over the years, BDO Malta has shaped into a leading mid-tier firm. Today, the firm assists clients across a wide range of indus- tries, supported by solid technical expertise, deep market insights and an international business mind-set plugged into the BDO global net- work. The new offices will also contrib- ute positively to brand exposure, workplace experience, a robust cul- ture of teamwork and open commu- nication which, in turn, will aid in providing the highest quality service to the firm's local and international clients. John Attard, Founding Partner at BDO Malta said, "The firm is in- vesting in new premises to further reinforce its commitment to the BDO brand, staff, clients and to our country. We believe that Malta will continue to experience positive economic momentum, which will lead to further growth and prosper- ity. We recognise that in order to leverage this opportunity, our firm needs to invest in its brand, attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, and continue to deliver the highest level of service to our clients. The new office block is an important step in achieving these objectives." Mark Attard, Chief Executive Of- ficer at BDO Malta said "We worked hard over the past three years to consolidate the firm's core business offering and to develop new service areas. 2018 is a very special year for us as we celebrate the hard work of our founders and 40 years of driv- ing businesses forward. While we continue to prepare the firm for further growth, this investment will help position the BDO brand on the frontline of service providers in Malta." Forming part of BDO Global, BDO Malta is a fully-fledged cor- porate services firm assisting in- ternational and Maltese clients in driving their business towards fur- ther growth. BDO is represented in 162 countries and territories, with over 73,854 people in 1,500 offices worldwide. The network reported a total fee income for the financial year ending 30 September 2017 of US$8.1 billion, firmly consolidating its position as the 5th largest profes- sional services network in the world. An artistic impression of the new BDO office block in Msida HSBC Malta provides new tools for businesses looking to grow HSBC Malta has launched the Guide to Business Borrowing section within its website of- fering essential information for business customers looking to grow their business. Whether one is a start-up or an already established business venture, getting access to the right type of finance can be cru- cial if one wants to grow, invest and create jobs. To help business make an informed decision, the Guide to Business Borrowing outlines some of the different types of solutions on offer, along with how to apply and what other support is available. The Guide is complete with a step by step guide on how to write a Business Plan and build a Cash Flow Forecast as well as a comprehensive FAQs section in Maltese and English. The business Loan Calculator provides a representative exam- ple of monthly payments once the loan amount and credit term are entered. HSBC Malta's business banking website is popular among busi- nesses for its world-class expert opinions and insight reports. In addition to the new tools and features, the website also offers a one-stop customer documenta- tion centre as well as information on the latest domestic and Euro- pean financial laws. "For business owners, time is money. Their banking experi- ence needs to be simple and con- venient," said Gordon Scicluna, Country Head of Business Bank- ing, HSBC Malta. "With these new features, business owners can obtain first-hand informa- tion on what banks require to start a relationship. The online information provides the neces- sary tools and tips for custom- ers who require finance to grow their business". The HSBC Malta's business banking service is ideal for com- panies with sales turnover great- er than €1 million per annum. The tools on business.hsbc.com.mt are invaluable to HSBC's business customers A new concept for Pizza Hut Qormi PIZZA Hut Qormi has just under- gone a major re-modelling and is starting to operate as a Super Del- co Pizza Hut, which is a concept recently released by Pizza Hut. The remodelling offers more seating to customers and gives them a warm and comfortable at- mosphere to enjoy their pizza in- side. The outlet has up to recently mainly catered for deliveries and take-aways, however, customers are now given the option to dine- in in a fast-casual, welcoming at- mosphere. "We are excited to launch this new Pizza Hut concept in Malta which we are sure will help us achieve our aim of creating an at- mosphere where people can share memories," said John Bonello Ghio, Group Head of Food Busi- ness at Farsons Group. The restaurant's new graphic elements meld and layer with the architecture setting a tone that uniquely celebrates the craft and passion Pizza Hut have for pizza. The Pizza Hut brand continues to focus on inspiring social connec- tion and making every moment together count, all whilst enjoy- ing Pizza Hut's iconic and unique pizza recipes.