Why Businesses Are Choosing Newhaven Enterprise Centre

In a time where businesses are being challenged more than ever before with rising energy costs, inflation surpassing 10%, and many still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are finding themselves revaluating their overheads to see if there are cost savings to be made. With a hybrid working model looking likes it’s here to stay, many businesses are now taking the time to reassess the size of their space, the location, and most importantly the costs. Inner city space comes at a premium, and as a result business centres like Newhaven Enterprise Centre have seen an influx of enquiries and new tenants joining them, to benefit from its affordable rents and easy to reach location.

Nestled at the foot of the South Downs and surrounded by scenic countryside views, Newhaven offers substantial physical capacity for growing businesses. Being home to a growing number of industries, ranging from food & drink manufacturing, to creative & digital, to high-tech engineering sectors, the town offers contributes heavily to East Sussex’s diverse and growing economy.

The Enterprise Centre, which is owned by Lewes District Council and managed by Let’s Do Business Group is located on Denton Island, adjacent to the town centre, and benefits from easy access by road, and by public transport alongside free parking for tenants and their visitors. With good rail connections to London and Brighton plus close proximity to Newhaven Port, tenants at the Centre are well-placed to cater for/supply local, national and international customers.

“Moving to Newhaven Enterprise Centre was the best move I made last year. It isn’t just the facilities, but also the staff – who always have time to provide a listening ear as well as signposting for business advice and services.”

— Barbara Rowe, Take Good Care

So why are businesses choosing Newhaven Enterprise Centre?

Comprised of high-quality offices and workshops available on short flexible terms to suit your businesses needs and offered at a competitive price with no hidden charges or additional fees, the centre houses a variety of small (140-218sq ft), medium (224-332sq ft), and large (348-586sq ft) offices, workshops & studio space (323-850sq ft) and also co-working areas (112sq ft) which include a private desk, chair, and pedestal.

“Simply the best-serviced offices in the area. No rip-off prices, council-owned and managed locally. No long-term deals required. If you need affordable space get in touch with them. You won’t be disappointed.”

— Fred Bass, Bass Lighting

There are many benefits to working at the Newhaven Enterprise Centre including:

• Fully inclusive price

• Full-time reception service

• Free on-site parking,

• 24/7 access

• High-speed Broadband and Wi-Fi,

• Bookable serviced meeting rooms,

• Virtual offices service

• Dog-friendly offices

The centre is also committed to reducing its environmental impact, and has recently received a £5,000 grant from Locase to update the lighting in the communal spaces of the centre to LED lighting. This work aims to reduce not only the carbon footprint of the centre by 19.97 tonnes per year but also to ensure over 70% of energy efficiency .

But the one thing that stands out most of all about Newhaven Enterprise Centre, and the one that current tenants talk about the most is the sense of community it provides. Regular events and networking allows tenants to meet each other and find ways to collaborate and work together. Small businesses then have access to support from a wide range of industries, creating one large team they can tap into when needed.

“Newhaven Enterprise Centre is Newhaven’s best kept secret,  but it shouldn’t be. Being here couldn’t be better for my business, its welcoming, professional, affordable, and the community of businesses here are amazing, for a small business we have access to a large corporation of expertise and knowledge all under one roof.”

— Grace Hanley, Sussex Staffing Solutions

Tenants also have access to free and impartial business support from Let’s Do Business Group. Providing support with business planning, and strategy, and access to business finance and training. The group, who manage the centre are regularly on hand to help businesses to achieve their  business goals.

With the ambitious regeneration plans from Lewes District Council to make Newhaven an exciting location for businesses, the designation of Newhaven as an Enterprise Zone in 2017 and £30 million of investment allowed Newhaven to be shortlisted for the next round of £675 million Future High Streets Fund, with the opportunity to secure further funding of up to £25 million from the Government’s Town Fund. Cooperatively, these projects are set to transform the future of Newhaven with the needs of both the residents, businesses and communities in the town being at the heart of the regeneration plans.

The Newhaven Enterprise Centre is committed to providing safe, clean, professional and affordable space to businesses in the area, and would be delighted to discuss your business space needs. To find out more contact us on 01273 615250 or visit our website.