In April this year, the Government's new business rates came into force, causing considerable worry amongst the capitals many small business owners. On average, rates rose more than 23%, with some boroughs experiencing rises of more than double this figure. Following a widespread outcry, a £300 million fund was launched to try and help businesses adapt to the sudden increase...

In the last few years, there has been a distinct change in the appearance of the office workspace. The use of traditional cell-style offices and an open plan layout are on the decrease, largely because of dwindling productivity rates and a re-focus on employee well-being. A new breed of workspace is in the ascendancy, and, inspired by the success of...

Despite the Brexit process being triggered, London is looking remarkably resilient in terms of business investment, and the outlook remains positive. Tech companies have received funding of 1.1 billion pounds in just six months, 4 times more investment than the whole of 2013, and double that of any other European city! Google and Facebook have also committed to increasing their...

In the modern day business environment, it is essential companies become more agile in the way they conduct and operate themselves. The last decade has seen massive changes in how businesses are structured and the day to day decisions they make. These changes also apply to their premises. Traditionally, commercial properties would be leased on multi-year contracts with break penalties...

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...

Over the last decade, using commercial premises as storage space has been a growth industry. It is now commonplace to see numerous storage companies occupying industrial sites in towns and cities throughout the country. This begs the question - Is it still a good idea? Could starting a storage business make you money? We investigate how a storage business could...

As the UK goes through the process of withdrawing from the EU, it may have been sensible to expect foreign investment levels to drop while buyers took a 'wait and see' approach. In reality, the opposite has occurred, with Brexit failing to deter external investment. This obviously bodes well for the future of the country's economy, and will hopefully ensure...

In the UK, we are lucky to have a wealth of opportunities available to new business owners. Cities across the country are benefiting from an increased range of services, with faster Wi-Fi, flexible lease offices, and even mentoring programs for start-up companies to access. However, if you are looking for the ideal base to launch a business, there are three...

Since the recession of 2008-2009, the UK and western economies in general have been experiencing a seismic shift in the way many businesses are operated. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the commercial office market. Gone are the days when companies could afford to have over-sized and under-used workspaces. Bloated business structures have given way to a much...

Deciding where to base your business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Get it right and your company will have the best possible chance of succeeding. Get it wrong and it could cause your business to fail. Here are some essential factors you need to consider when deciding on a business location. Suitability How much space...