As the second most populous city in the UK, Birmingham is a hotspot for thriving businesses - especially those looking for warehouse space. The city is home to a number of different trading estates, offering you the perfect base for your company. In this blog, we take a look at three of the top warehouse locations in Birmingham. Electra Park...

Leasing a commercial property for the first time is both an exciting and daunting time for any fledgling business. It’s a chance for growing start-ups to spread their wings and expand their capabilities. By the same token, there is the not-so-small financial commitment of commercial rent that hangs over everything you do. If you’re readying your business to take its...

  The Small Business Index 2019, which analysed the levels of external support, investment opportunities and rental values of Europe’s 100 biggest cities, ranked Birmingham as the UK’s top-performing city for growing small firms across all industries. The UK’s so-called ‘Second City’ has long been one of Britain’s leading commercial centres, with businesses benefiting greatly from the city’s extensive transport...

If you’re an entrepreneur or business owner, growth may indicate success. Expansion can bring a whole host of benefits, including the potential ability to attract new customers, diversify your offering, create more revenue streams and achieve economies of scale. However, expansion can also cause disruption, and as your business gets larger, it can become more complex to operate successfully. Avoid...

When it comes to office design, it can be tricky to know what’s right for your business. While many companies favour a modern, open plan layout, others prefer to stick to convention with a more traditional design. To help you suss out which one is best suited for you and your business, let’s take a look at the pros and...

Whether you’re looking for a property for your start-up or you want to relocate your business, there are many different things you’ll have to bear in mind - including commercial property classes. But what exactly are these, and why are they important? To help you get to grips with this concept, keep reading. The basics Under the Town and Country...

If you are looking for an affordable, well-connected city to locate your business, then Birmingham has to be a leading contender. Birmingham has more tech start-ups than any other region outside of London, while property rents are on average 58% lower than the capital. George Road Business Park is one of our premier sites that represents a fantastic opportunity for...

It's a common conundrum for businesses looking for storage solutions - how do you work out how much space you need? Calculating warehouse storage space requirements needn't be a headache if you follow our simple guidelines- and if you need more advice our team of experts are always happy to talk you through your options.   Step One Know your...

The first steps on the journey to opening a retail store are nerve-wracking and exciting times. It’s a lot of hard work, and there’s always an element of risk, but embarking on something new that has the potential to become a huge success is undeniably exhilarating. Whether you’re just toying with the idea of quitting the day job to start...

With less than a year to go until the UK officially leaves the EU, the impact of Brexit has so far not had a significant detrimental effect on the London property market. Whether this continues as the deadline gets nearer remains to be seen, but during 2017 and early 2018 there were many reasons to remain optimistic about the future...