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.

Dr Raquel Amado – behind success is skill
Dr Raquel recently took home a number of awards at this year’s Kent Health and Beauty awards. Dr Raquel Amado is a good example of how expertly-trained skill and professionalism can guide a business through tough times and help it rise to the top. Her doctor-led skin and medical aesthetics…
IDR Solutions – success comes when you trust your gut
Having founded IDR Solutions in 1999, Mark Stephens literally wrote the script, or the software, on Java libraries for PDF display. So he knows a thing or two about how to run a successful and sustainable business. IDR Solutions prides itself on its independence and strong client relationships, but the…
From Corporate World to Personalised Service: The Reef Financial Story 
After years of success in the corporate world, where he held a national role at a multi-billion-pound international company, Dave Hurring was eager to return to his roots—helping people navigate life’s milestones through financial planning. When Dave founded Reef Financial Planning, he knew he needed more than just a home…
Taking a family business from a garage to a new warehouse space
Like many entrepreneurs do, Nikky of Pius Vita Superfoods, started up her business from her converted garage at home. After recently growing her sales, and starting to supply retailers, it was time she found a dedicated workspace where she could store her stock, as well as do some admin. Nikky…
Building long term success from our business centres
When you run a business, having a supportive community behind you can drive its success. Our centres offer our customers the chance to connect and network with each other, which can help them to grow. This has certainly been the case for Paul Woodger, who has based his creative design…
Success for local Croydon branch of south east accountancy firm
For various businesses, sometimes having a local branch that can provide an honest full-service accounting and business advisory service is far more personal and efficient than a hard to reach big firm. Siva Ranjan has successfully set up an all-inclusive accountancy and business management service in his Croydon branch of…
A calm, secure workspace for a local counselling business to thrive
Whether you are a young entrepreneur just starting up a business, an employee creating a new branch of a bigger company or a business owner who has changed your career direction and is looking to step into something new, Capital Space can help. We are always happy to do what…
Top web design agency thrives in our Milton Keynes Business Centre
After working in a number of agencies himself, Joe Gilbert decided he could do better than what was out there. So he founded Red Giraffe. Ten years down the line, and the proof is in the numbers, Red Giraffe has more 5-star reviews on Google than any other web design…
Young entrepreneur settles into Kings Hill
Stepping out on your own can be daunting for any entrepreneur, young or old, so finding a business space where you feel supported is hugely important. The newest addition to our Churchill Square Business Centre business community is 21-year-old Harrison Barker, founder of HB Barbers, who, since opening his…

Did you know?

Our VoiP telephony solution is available for all businesses – either onsite or offsite – and means you can handle calls via a desktop, mobile app or traditional handset. Better still, it is available on a simple, monthly licence, meaning you are not constrained by restrictive, long term contracts.