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The story of Barley Mow Centre Workspace®
Today, the Barley Mow Centre is a bustling business centre for companies in the heart of leafy Chiswick. It’s fast become a hub of creativity and innovation in West London, but it hasn’t always been a home for London’s entrepreneurs and growing businesses as the rest of this article reveals.
11 September 2017 | Growth and strategy
5 reasons why your business should be based in West London
West London has long been a fantastic area in which to live, work and play. Its leafy, suburban lifestyle is excellent for families, meanwhile its key economic drivers for businesses include one of the world’s biggest airports, Heathrow, the ‘Golden Mile’ and Sky’s creative cluster environment.
04 September 2017 | Growth and strategy
Workspace Launches The Record Hall
Last month, customers, employees, shareholders and neighbours joined Workspace to celebrate the launch of The Record Hall. The Record Hall is the latest – and 68th – addition to our portfolio of high-quality flexible office, co-working and meeting room spaces across London...
09 August 2017 | Growth and strategy
5 reasons to base your business in Farringdon
For some time, Farringdon has been one of the most influential regions of Central London in which to do business. Its handy proximity to the City of London, as well as the ever-popular creative Clerkenwell district gives Farringdon the edge over many other business districts across the capital.
26 July 2017 | Growth and strategy
5 reasons your business should be based in Bankside
Perhaps the capital’s favourite promenade with easy access to some of the most famous landmarks and attractions, here’s why we think your business should be based in Bankside.
28 June 2017 | Growth and strategy
The history of the Leather Market in London
At Workspace, we have a plethora of historic buildings that have been lovingly restored for use as business space. One of the oldest being the Leather Market, situated less than a ten minute walk between Borough and London Bridge.
19 May 2017 | Growth and strategy
Introducing The Record Hall: the modern business centre near the historic Farringdon and Chancery Lane
Workspace is once again blazing a trail across London’s landscape with its latest pioneering development, The Record Hall.
20 April 2017 | Growth and strategy
Common mistakes to avoid when relocating your business to London
The economic hub of the UK, London is a vibrant and innovative environment for New and Growing Companies to thrive. Having a London location for your business creates an air of prestige for your operations, but if you’re planning to relocate your business to London it’s important that you carry out due diligence first to find the best base for your work.
22 February 2017 | Growth and strategy
10 London entrepreneurs tell us what they look for in office space
Are you looking to set up or move your business to London? Struggling to know exactly what you need from an office space? We spoke with 10 successful London-based entrepreneurs to understand the specifics they were looking for when moving to Workspace business centres.
26 January 2017 | Growth and strategy
The benefits of working in London
There’s still no better place for a business to take off in the UK than London. The capital offers a wealth of opportunities to businesses of all shapes and sizes
14 December 2016 | Growth and strategy
Grand Union Studios opens in West London
Stunning new development, Grand Union Studios opened in Ladbroke Grove this spring, providing a home to over 100 New and Growing Companies.
07 July 2016 | Growth and strategy
Why our capital is the world's greatest start-up city
London can not only be described as the beating heart of the UK’s start-up scene but, arguably, the entire world. In 2015, London’s tech start-ups alone received venture capital funding of more than £2.3 billion; two-thirds more than the previous year.
13 June 2016 | Growth and strategy
The Print Rooms: Home to London's brightest businesses in Southwark
The Print Rooms has undergone an exciting redevelopment, creating a central location ideal for a wide range of vibrant, innovative businesses..
19 May 2016 | Growth and strategy
Top events to look forward to at London Technology Week
There's lots happening this summer but London Tech Week promises to be full of unmissable events.
09 May 2016 | Technology
5 things you should know about London start-up Deliveroo
In its latest funding round, Deliveroo raised $100 million for its restaurant delivery service. Here are the five things you need to know about the London start-up.
29 March 2016 | Technology
The Metal Box Factory opens in Southwark
A former metal box factory built in the late 19th century, Metal Box Factory is a redevelopment that has created a landmark destination for more than 150 new and growing businesses, complete with a 20,000 square foot rooftop extension. The building maintains its historical industrial features which are complemented by a striking atrium and enclosed roof garden. The new studios, many with their own rooftop balconies, showcase stunning views of London through their floor to ceiling glazing.
21 May 2015 | Growth and strategy