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Premises
Finding the right business premises takes a lot of consideration as there are locations, rates, rents, security, telephony, internet connectivity and much more to plan for. Below we have listed some resources which will assist you in finding out more about premises for your business in the Sussex area.
Retail Premises in Sussex
As a retailer, you’ll need walking traffic. If you’re unfamiliar with availability or need advice as to where to even pitch your stall, visit the Association of Town Centre Management. You’ll already have some idea where you want to setup but by identifying the relevant Town Centre Manager, you’ll get first hand knowledge of the best locations to trade from and they’ll be in the best position to answer any questions you may have. Visit www.atcm.org and identify the relevant authority for your area. Unfortunately the website doesn’t link out to them so you may have to search in your favourite search engines for them.
Once you’ve identified your town centre manager, make the effort to get in touch. More often than not, they’ll be actively out and about in town so can be difficult to pin to a desk and get through on the phone. Don’t give up, they’re very useful people in this regard and worth meeting.
Office Space in Sussex
If you’re a professional or creative service and only need desk space with telephony and internet connectivity there is a wide range of options available. Brighton is naturally the central point for office space and commerce however it is hard to find space and when you do, the price can be very expensive for all but the well established businesses.
A great location for running your business is Hastings & St. Leonards. Sea Space, the regeneration company for Hastings and Bexhill have invested millions in business support including office space making the area one of the most attractive places to trade in the entire South East region. Visit the property section for current and upcoming office space opportunities, in particular look at the Creative Media Centre and the Innovation Centre.
Manufacturing, Light Engineering, Workshop or Studio Space in Sussex
If you make products or engineer existing products you’ll need a different kind of work space. The Innovation Centre also has workshop and studio space. See their space available page and contact them on 0845 274 1117 to find out about suitability for your business.
If your needs are greater due to heavy manufacturing or engineering then seek specialist support from the Manufacturing Adivsory Service. The website for the South East is www.mas-se.org.uk and they’ll be happy to assist you in the support of your business and identifying premises.