Valentin Acsinte is the founder and manager of Any Office (Birou de Orice). After over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he decided to give up a career in management to embark on an innovative path for the UK market.
C&B: Provide a description or define your business activity!
Valentin Acsinte: Birou de Orice’s purpose was to be an ‘’all access point’’ for Romanian citizens that don’t speak English very well and need guidance in day-to-day life in the UK . We started by providing translation services, and slowly expanded our offer. Now we are focusing on Immigration services and in partnership with WE ARE UK ( non profit organisation that works on behalf of UK GOV ) we are providing free Digital Assistance for clients ( all UK residents) that do not have access to a computer.
C&B: What is the story of the evolution of your business?
Valentin Acsinte: Founded Birou de Orice in 2019 with hopes of opening two further offices in the next years. Unfortunately, Covid, Brexit, and life in general changed our vision. We found a niche in providing Immigration advice and we will focus on this activity, while providing other services as well
C&B: What were your visions in childhood/adolescence, and what are they now?
Valentin Acsinte: I had quite a few aspirations. I wanted to be a Restaurant manager—managed it in 2012 in Romania, I wanted to be a Hotel Manager—managed It in 2017 in UK . I wanted to be an interpreter—I am currently translating on a daily basis from Romanian to English
C&B: What are the life and business principles you adhere to, and what is their explanation?
Valentin Acsinte: One simple rule—No compromise. No lying. My clients respect me for this.
C&B: How have the pandemic, economic crises, and wars influenced/influence your business?
Valentin Acsinte: Covid forced me to close my Business and get a job at Amazon. Yes– and why not. It was just means to an end. As soon as I was able to re-open, I did. Brexit basically
C&B: Share some amusing situations from your business activities!
Valentin Acsinte: On a daily basis I get requests for fraud, for illegal activities. I’ve got a good feeling when I turn them down.
C&B: You’re face to face with a potential client or partner. What is the sentence that convinces them?
Valentin Acsinte: I treat all customers in the same way. Fair, impartial, emphatic advice. I convince them by proving them I know the laws and by using layman’s terms to explain how the laws apply in their situation.
C&B: What advice/tips do you have for those just starting out or undecided?
Valentin Acsinte: Just do it. Don’t overthink. You will do great. Any mistakes that you do can easily be corrected
C&B: What are your perceptions of society and its evolution?
Valentin Acsinte: I am happy I am where I am now. Curious about what will happen in the future. I try to be a proficient user of technology but I am aware that I will only be just a user.
