Centre News

The Unexpected Perks of a Co‑Working Space

The beauty of a co-working space is that you get to choose the environment that best suits you, says Matthew Jenkin. But that’s not all – here are a few other ways to really maximise the benefits.

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4 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE STARTING A BUSINESS

This new year many of us will finally take the plunge and pursue our dreams of starting our very own business. You know it will take a lot of work, a lot of time, a lot of financial investment as well as an emotional and physical toll. But what else should you bear in mind before you leave your regular job behind and make you dream a reality? From creating mobile apps and cloud software solutions – check out Fast FWD Birmingham for more info – to finding business premises, renting or purchasing. The whole process can be a little overwhelming so, read on for some helpful tips and straightforward advice.

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CYBER SECURITY TIPS THAT CAN SAVE A STARTING BUSINESS

Cybersecurity seems like a strong word for a small company that has only started its economic activity. Many of the small businesses do not pay sufficient attention to their online security, thinking that there is no way they could be under attack. However, this way of thinking can often get businesses into trouble. You may get direct attacks from competitors, or simply catch a virus or see your personal information leaked. In any case, protection measures are indispensable irrespective of your business size and revenue. If you are thinking of starting your own business or already have a small company, you can undertake these simple yet effective measures to keep your business safe.

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Food Bank Donations

Basepoint Andover collected items throughout December to donate to the local Andover Foodbank. Staff and licensees all contributed to make the Christmas period more enjoyable for those in the local community needing their service.

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Steph Briggs, La Di Da Interiors

We moved to Basepoint from the town centre as we needed to expand and also wanted to be able to offer out customers free parking. It was a big step for us to move after 1…

Beth Lawrence, Osteobeth

I moved in to Basepoint in October 2020, upon starting my own business. I was apprehensive about taking this big step forward in my career especially during a pandemic. L…

Nicholas Cartwright (Director), Sparkles (Hampshire) Limited

We recently moved to Basepoint having previously operated from a home office. This was rapidly becoming untenable so on looking for new offices Basepoint ticked all the b…