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.

Movement is medicine
Our physical health is often put to the test; whether it’s the culmination of hours spent at a desk or the long road to recovery after an accident, and no one understands the strains on our well-being better than Mark Smith.
Why our business centre made the cut for one ambitious hairdresser
The Art House is a unique hair salon that specialises in creative colouring; their bold and beautiful clients can find them at our Colchester Seedbed Centre. After hearing about their fabulous flair, we felt an interview was needed to discover all the tricks and tips of managing a…
From computer chips to chocolate chips
Swapping IT for bespoke, handmade chocolate isn’t an obvious transition for one’s career but in the case of Melinda Leigh at Nirvana Chocolat , the switch was almost as smooth as her chocolate! We caught up with our Loughton customer to discuss the flourishing business’ journey so far and…
Why our cow is over the moon
Have you heard the one about our space cow named Ann-Dromeda? She’s helping raise money for a fabulous charity in Milton Keynes through the ‘Herd about MK’ initiative, part of the town’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
Bringing talent to life
Five students performing at the Brits – not a mean achievement for a performing arts college that is only just in its fourth year. And where did they practise their moves? At our Capital Space Colchester Business and Seedbed Centre, where the Evolution Foundation College decided to open its doors to the stars of tomorrow.
Milk and Beans keep the community keen
Poverty and business networking are two things that most people wouldn’t normally put together but digital creative agency Makilo, a customer at our Milton Keynes branch has done just that. ‘Milk and Beans’, a lockdown passion project, is a new business directory that aims to support areas of the community that Makilo noticed have been particularly impacted over lockdown.
Setting up a shop during the heart of a pandemic
If you were going to think of the best time to open a shop, you probably wouldn’t choose the middle of a global pandemic when all bar essential shops have been forced to close their doors to customers. But this is the exact situation our customer in Chelmsford have found themselves in and, despite the enormous number of obstacles in their way, they’re all set up and excited to welcome shoppers when they’re allowed. 
Launching a brand new enterprise in tough times
Catering entrepreneur, Amy Alt, based at our Milton Keynes Business Centre hit a challenging bump in the road when the coronavirus pandemic struck. However, like many of our incredible business owners at Capital Space, Amy refused to let the global pandemic get in the way of her dream.
Creating new business opportunities in challenging times
Due to Covid-19 constraints, businesses across the UK have had to adapt their operations, methods, and goals during the previous year. In one such case, Kings Hill Beauty was forced to close their Liberty Square salon in 2020, but were able to use the opportunity to re-evaluate their business priorities and are now back in full force at the Churchill Square Business Centre. We spoke to owner Caroline Bridger about what her experience has been like throughout the pandemic and how she and her business partner, Carla, are settling in.

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