Case studies

Our business centres are home to a thriving and resilient community of small businesses, start-ups and SMEs drawn from a diverse spectrum of professions. Find out more about our small business customers, their growth, successes, aspirations and tips.

Becoming the competition: launching a rival start-up 
In just 15 months, Legend PPF UK has established itself as a go-to provider of paint protection film, used in the automotive industry from high-end luxury prestige cars to everyday vehicles. For Sam Campins Vicente, who was asked to launch the American brand in this country, it’s been a…
Amp Reform Studio: Bringing Pilates to Loughton 
Fitness-minded residents in Loughton may already be familiar with the growing presence of AMP Reform Studio at the Loughton Seedbed Centre, a Pilates, barre and wellness studio founded by Amanda Martin. However, as the popularity of Pilates continues to rise and the market becomes increasingly saturated, owner Amanda Martin explains the importance…
When a company has a cause: proving that Hearing Matters 
For many small businesses, success begins with a clear purpose, and for audiologist Samantha Fairchild, that purpose is helping people hear confidently and stay connected to those around them. Her specialist hearing clinic, Hearing Matters, has recently opened at our Churchill Square Business Centre in Kings Hill bringing a new health-led service…
Colchester entrepreneur fulfils exotic goals by scaling up 
Reef Exotics’ expansion into a second unit at Colchester Business & Seedbed Centre has helped fulfil founder David Austin’s ambition to be the biggest independent aquatic shop in Essex. The location near the A12 helps him attract customers from across the county, which has vindicated his decision to…
Maintaining a thriving beauty business despite sector changes 
 Botanical Beauty Rooms based at Churchill Square Business Centre in Kings Hill is proof that sticking to what you know and love can provide the basis for a strong business – even when others are following new trends. For founder Nikki Creelman, finding Capital Space’s flexible workspaces provided…
Proving that a solid business model can weather any storm
If you were to take a glance at Ryan Lee of Homelee Investments’ credentials, you would be easily impressed – setting up his own business at just 24, successfully navigating it for over five years and recently receiving an Off Market Property Investment Specialist Award of Excellence. What these accolades…
Turning a shared passion into a thriving enterprise with Charlie Welch of Wax & Relax
There’s something truly magical about an entrepreneur who creates a successful business out of a childhood passion. Growing up with a beautician mother certainly had its perks for Harlow customer, Charlie Welch, of Wax & Relax, who, after years of being on the receiving end, decided to set up shop…
Serena Syed PR: How multi-disciplinary mastery fostered a unique business approach
An abstract artist, a qualified yoga teacher of 15 years, a journalist, a content creator and now a postgraduate student; Serena Syed, PR and Communications specialist, has seemingly done it all. However, it is how she utilises each of these experiences, incorporating each into over 20 years’ experience in the…
Empowering women through self-care: how the glow lab by Laura is shining bright in Milton Keynes
Women everywhere will know how confusing – and oftentimes overwhelming – the world of beauty and self-care can be, with seemingly a new treatment out every day. Many women today are also painfully aware of how difficult it can be to stay on top of their beauty regime while juggling…

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