How our workshops can work for your business

Posted by Sharp Minds on 3rd July 2025, 10:00pm

With over 20 years’ experience in matching business owners and entrepreneurs to the workspaces of their dreams, it’s safe to say that Capital Space knows how to provide your business with the perfect space to grow. And, while many businesses require offices and studios, our workshops have been housing businesses from across the entire spectrum of industries. So, what is a workshop? And could it be the perfect fit for your business?

Workshop vs Studio vs Office: what is the difference?

Understanding the difference between a workshop, studio, and office can help you choose the right environment for your business. A workshop is traditionally a space for hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or repair, often equipped with tools, machinery, and a functional layout to support physical processes. In contrast, a studio is designed for conceptual and creative work, such as photography, design, office, storage, or light industrial activities. An office provides a traditional professional environment for administrative, client-facing, or remote team operations. At Capital Space:

  • A workshop is a secure, self-contained unit with dedicated signage, a private entrance, roller shutters, and free parking. It is ideal for businesses needing industrial or warehouse space.
  • A studio shares some physical features such as dedicated external signage and a dedicated external entrance door but is more suited to office-style or light industrial businesses.
  • An office is a flexible, unfurnished space ideal for 1-40 people, perfect for admin-based businesses.

Each space benefits from our easy-in, easy-out monthly licence, providing SMEs with the flexibility they need to grow or pivot.

 Which businesses could benefit from a workshop?

Workshops provide a dedicated, practical space for a wide variety of business types. If your business involves light industry, hands-on service delivery, or the need for storage, assembly, showroom or gym/fitness/dance space, a workshop might be just what you need.

Typical workshop-based businesses include:

  • Trades businesses: Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, and builders all benefit from space to store tools, materials, and work on-site safely and efficiently.
  • Craft and maker businesses: From custom furniture to artisan pottery, jewellery and baking, makers need space to create without constraints.
  • Specialist sectors: Printers, publishers, and light manufacturers often require industrial features such as roller doors and open floor plans.

Just some of the creative and diverse businesses we’ve supported in our workshop spaces include:

What does a Capital Space workshop look like?

Our workshops are secure, self-contained units designed with the needs of SMEs in mind. Each unit includes:

  • Your own signage and company logo above the door
  • Dedicated entrance with roller shutters enabling access for vehicles or deliveries
  • Superfast internet included
  • Free parking for customers and team members
  • Most of our workshops include shared kitchens and washroom facilities
  • All workshops have high ceilings, which means they can be adapted to include mezzanine floors

With sizes up to 1500 sq. ft, our workshops give you the space to grow and operate your business without compromise. And with our simple monthly licence, you can scale up, scale down, or relocate with just 30 days’ notice.

You can find Capital Space workshops at:

Pitfalls to avoid when choosing a workshop

Selecting the right workshop space is crucial to the efficiency and safety of your operations. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

  1. Poor Planning
  • Not understanding your needs: Ensure the workshop can accommodate your equipment, materials, and staff comfortably.
  • Ignoring hazards: Consider safety risks specific to your trade, like fumes, dust, or machinery.
  • Not involving your team: Getting input from employees can highlight important functional needs.
  1. Not checking lease and legal considerations
  • Unclear lease terms: In a traditional lease agreement, it is important to know your obligations around rent reviews, duration, and exit terms. However, with Capital Space’s easy-in, easy out lease agreement, you can enjoy the flexibility and peace of mind that comes with knowing you are free to terminate your contract at as little as a months’ notice.
  • Maintenance responsibilities: Understand who handles repairs and upkeep.
  1. Not thinking about long-term needs
  • Flexibility is key. A workshop that works today should also adapt as your business grows – that’s why our simple licence and broad size range are ideal for SMEs.

A flexible, practical workspace can be the difference between growth and growing pains.

If you’re looking for office space from a provider that wants to support your business success, get in touch.

 

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