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Business in Isle of Wight / Isle of Wight Business Tips
(Isle of Wight, England)



The main businesses in the Isle of Wight are tourism, retail and hospitality, and the Isle of Wight is a busy island, with tourists arriving throughout the year, particularly between March and October. As a result, there are a large number of shops and restaurants throughout the Isle of Wight, providing an excellent choice.

There are also numerous tourist attractions around Isle of Wight and these continue to thrive as the Isle of Wight remains a popular tourist destination. The hotel industry also reflects the high number of tourists and the Isle of Wight is full of hotels and guest houses, with competitive prices.





Isle of Wight Business Hours / General Etiquette - Isle of Wight
In both dress and manners, locals on the Isle of Wight are fairly relaxed, although normal business courtesies should still be observed. The degree of formality necessary depends upon the actual nature of the business, with financial and legal professions being more formal than tourist attractions. Many men still wear suits and short sleeve shirts are acceptable in the summer months on the Isle of Wight. Woman tend to be more casual in appearance.

Business hours on the Isle of Wight area are usually from Monday to Friday, between 09:00 to 17:30, although some Isle of Wight offices may close slightly later. Many shops are open longer and often throughout the weekends, and some supermarkets are open 24 hours. Banks on the Isle of Wight generally open from 09:00 to 17:00 and larger branches may also open on Saturday mornings.

Working lunches are a popular way to do business on the Isle of Wight and locals are quick to use first-name terms when appropriate. Some exclusive restaurants on the Isle of Wight have a strict dress code, although most are more informal and a relaxed dress code is acceptable. Drinks or dinner is a popular way to end the hard working week and there are many pubs and wine bars in the large towns on the Isle of Wight, such as Newport, Ryde, Cowes, Yarmouth and Bembridge, that are particularly popular with Isle of Wight businessmen and women.

Greeting Someone in Isle of Wight - Isle of Wight
A brief and friendly handshake is usually the customary greeting on the Isle of Wight and generally throughout England. New acquaintances are often addressed on first name terms on the Isle of Wight.

Smoking in Isle of Wight - Isle of Wight
Many restaurants on the Isle of Wight have a strict 'no smoking' policy, although some do tend to cater for smokers in different areas. Most Isle of Wight offices and businesses are now 'non-smoking' and although the British have neither a positive nor a negative attitude to smoking, it is best to only smoke when in the company of like-minded people.

 
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