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'The serviced offices are well maintained and offer exactly what we need for our business'
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Having a dedicated workspace can significantly boost productivity. Not only does it reduce distractions, enhance a work-life balance, and create a positive work environment, but it also increases output as it maximises focus, meaning that the ability to complete tasks efficiently and produce higher-quality work increases.
And whether you’re an individual or a company, working away from a serviced office can help with all of this. This is where Scotton Business Centre comes in. It welcomes companies of all disciplines, from property developers to architects and structural engineers to accountants.
The complex comprises Somerset House, Ebor House, Merlin House and Tilcon House, and within these office blocks, there are 31 suites that range from a one-person 120sq ft office to a large multi-occupancy office of 2,000 sq ft.
Stuart Falshaw, who has been the Managing Director of the Business Centre since 2007, talked to The Stray Ferret about Scotton Business Centre and highlighted the many benefits that a serviced office has.
Why use a serviced office?
As well as the aforementioned benefits, Scotton Business Centre is fully serviced 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Included in the rate are water, heating, lighting, dedicated 1Gb superfast broadband capability with Vop Provision, free and secure illuminated car parking for up to 70 cars, as well as electric car charging on site. All of the offices have been fitted out with communal kitchens with high-quality facilities, and the larger ones are ideal for informal meetings.
And the practicalities are taken care of too. From the cleaning of the common areas to the communal refuge bins, it’s these finer details that make a serviced office so appealing.
All of these factors are something that resonated with Jo Wood, Director at Training and Testing Services Ltd:
On first visiting Scotton Business Park over 11 years ago, we were impressed with the quality of office space, ample parking, idyllic location, easy travel links and great value for money. We signed up straight away and started running our health and safety training courses here.
Having run many successful training courses, we grew as a business and moved our entire admin operation from our home office to Scotton Business Park eight years ago. The bonus for us is the time it takes to sit in traffic to get to an office in Harrogate; we can travel from Harrogate to Scotton and enjoy the peace that our spacious office suites offer.
Our serviced offices are well maintained and offer exactly what we need for our business. When looking for office space, we felt there was no competition and have been very happy here for well over a decade.
The location
Indeed, the location of the Business Centre is also another appealing factor. Unlike serviced offices in town centres where you can encounter traffic and parking difficulties, it is easy to get to and from Scotton Business Centre, and there are never any issues with parking.
And those who still wish to pop into town can, as Knaresborough is only an eight-minute drive away, Boroughbridge 13 minutes and Harrogate 17 minutes.
The area is also something that appealed to Financial Controller James Sutcliffe at Pradera Lateral:
Since moving in almost two years ago, the Scotton Business Centre has proved to be an ideal base for our North Yorkshire-based staff, offering an easy commute and onsite parking (with electric chargers) as well as proximity to road and rail networks, allowing us access to company and client sites across the country.
The property is very well maintained with a regular onsite presence to deal with any issues that arise. Having all services provided as part of the licence and combined into one monthly bill has freed up valuable time and allowed us to stay focused on running our business.
What are the rates like, and what offices are currently available?
One of the appealing factors for tenants at Scotton Business Centre is the all-inclusive licence fees leave only the business rates for tenants to pay directly to the local authority. Small Business Rates Relief of zero may be applicable to some tenants.
Contracts are also very flexible, giving the occupier an initial term of just 12 months.
Currently, Scotton Business Centre has Suite 7 at Somerset House that's suitable for three people and Suites 2a and 7 at Ebor House suitable for one person.
It is also starting to offer a virtual office facility at Somerset House, whereby clients will be given a PO post box for collection and a postcode for companies who wish to register their company away from their residential address.
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