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.

Redundancy provides new impetus for entrepreneur 
How do you know when it’s time to commit full-time to your side-hustle business? It’s a dilemma lots of would-be entrepreneurs face. For some there is a big pull – the maths just starts making sense. For others, there is a big push. For Robert Carroll of Croweaters, being made…
Beauty Room on the Hill: How a young entrepreneur found her calling during Covid
During the pandemic, many people took up new hobbies; some turned them into viable enterprises, while others returned to work once lockdown was lifted. But for Emma Gavin of Beauty Room on the Hill, what was once a skill born out of necessity quickly turned into a profitable passion which…
How to bring a unique invention to market successfully 
CASE STUDY Coming up with an innovative solution to a common problem has provided the foundation for many businesses – but developing a viable venture requires more than just a good idea. For Kieran Pye, the founder of Chump Tools, based at Capital Business Centre in Croydon, developing, patenting…
Beauty and Brains: How Beauty by Sonica combines a passion for pampering with entrepreneurial prowess
Sonica Hunter of Beauty by Sonica has travelled the world: from South Africa to Scotland, from cruises to Churchill Square. The first item in her suitcase? The entrepreneurial mindset that helps her to stand out from the competition wherever she goes.
The start-up success helping dogs walk again
For Tazza’s Canine Hydrotherapy, educating vets and dog owners about the life‑changing benefits of hydrotherapy has been key to success. Based at St George’s Business Park in Sittingbourne, founder Jodie Reeder has combined specialist training, persistence and a genuine love of dogs to build a thriving referral‑led business that is quite literally helping dogs walk again — all from her customised, flexible workspace.
Creating DJs from seven to 97 
Starting out in teaching, DJ Dante Legister’s career has turned full circle with the launch of his DJ school, Echo Sound Academy — and for any business owner wondering how the right Croydon workspace can unlock growth, community impact and long‑term sustainability, his story offers powerful lessons.  A…
Ventrix IT LTD: Bringing the people back into technology 
Scaling a business requires more than just high-speed hardware; it demands a foundation of trust and a team that understands your goals. For Ventrix IT Ltd, a commitment to relationship-driven support and rigorous governance has fuelled rapid growth and earned the company a prestigious award nomination in its…
SculPT Studios: how our newest Harlow resident has hit the ground running 
While Amy Stevenson of SculPT Studios only joined our Harlow community in November with a fledgling business, she is a seasoned expert in her field. By combining a decade of personal training experience with a loyal client base and a healthy social media strategy, she has built an impressively…
Making every day easier for people with hearing loss  
 The charity of the year chosen by Capital Business Centre in Croydon is also a customer. Croydon Hearing turned to our serviced office solution to enable them to concentrate on helping people with hearing difficulties in the borough – rather than spending their time sorting out problems with their office, as they had done previously. The…

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