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.

Regional office hub helps improve standards in foster care
The fostering system for children in care faces serious challenges: the number of children entering the system is increasing every year, while the number of carers is falling. Capital Space customer Compass Community has adopted a holistic approach to tackle this. They’ve shared with us how their office in Churchill…
Finding the perfect space to create the right environment for your clients
Different businesses have different needs when it comes to space – which is why Capital Space has always provided flexible workspaces that can be tailored to individual businesses.
Overcoming market challenges through innovation and relocation
Finding a niche in the market that captures the zeitgeist is a powerful way to propel a brand to new levels. Being the first bridal designers to have plus-sized models on the catwalk in 2008 helped Veromia Limited become one of the top three occasion-wear companies in the UK. A…
Identifying a gap in the market creates entrepreneurial opportunity
It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to find a genuine gap in the market or an expanding sector. It’s something that Kate Holohan identified in her former career as a hairdresser. Realising that hair loss is a growing problem – which people are suffering from at ever younger ages – she retrained…
Air For Life CEO wins Global Entrepreneur Award!
We champion our customers at Capital Space : they are hard-working, determined and dedicated, so we are always delighted to announce when that is recognised at an international level! Jay Vitale is the CEO and founder of the revolutionary technology company Air For Life and a valued customer at…
Electrochromatic entrepreneurship in Milton Keynes
Hard work and dedication, despite setbacks, is a near-perfect formula for business success. This is why, when Smart Glass International, first opened shop as a small family-run business in 2001, they knew that they were bound for greatness. We spoke to Dan Butcher, owner of Smart Glass International…
The future is bright for EOS Lighting
We sat down with Brian Glynn, Director and co-founder of EOS Lighting to discuss the business’ journey so far and review some of the defining moments along the way of the company’s growth. Along with business partner Lee Barham, EOS has grown from the dining room table to big…
Our customer takes home the Best Italian Supplier award!
When you mix together the finest, authentic Italian ingredients, one unique business model and a generous drizzle of passion, what do you get? Well, Waterhouse Business Centre residents Just Italian Food have proven to be experts in combining the three into a recipe for success; having recently being…
How to develop a seven-figure turnover in two years
How do you grow your business to seven figures in just over two years? By anticipating trends and making sure you capitalise on changing consumer habits. That’s exactly what our Loughton Seedbed Centre customer, My Rocking Kids , has achieved, and they’re now passing on some of their expertise to help new entrepreneurs.

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