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As we celebrate Earth Day, Wrkspace is proud to reaffirm our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. With six business centers located in Preston and Bolton – Old Docks House, The Watermark, No 3 Fulwood, Derby House, Hamill House, and St Peters House – we recognize the importance of creating a sustainable environment in the […]

Researchers around the globe have found that a 4-day workweek could be the way forward. We are inclined to agree. The History of WeekendsThe typical Saturday-Sunday 48-hour weekend has only been around since the 1930s. Originally, Sundays were the only day off given due to it being a Day of Rest. However, in the late […]

What is the cost-of-living crisis?In the simplest terms: It is the increase in the cost of everyday items and services whilst wages remain the same. People have less money to spend on non-essential items, which in turn can impact businesses severely. Almost 72% of business owners are concerned that the current cost of living crisis […]

When we purchased Old Dock’s House back in 2017, we were keen to restore the iconic building back to its former glory. The building is one of Preston’s signature buildings, known for its art-deco design and iconic clock tower. Built in 1935, it was originally designed as administrative headquarters to the Port of Preston. It […]

Ever since the dreaded lockdown in 2020, the way we work has changed. Hybrid working has become the norm and coworking and hot desking have increased tenfold.  After a very long two years, things are starting to return to normal. However, studies are showing that workers may not want to go back to the way […]

Working from home, whether through necessity or by choice brings with it numerous benefits, but you’d be hard-pressed to find even the most ardent homeworker that doesn’t miss some aspects of the office. One on hand, you can save time and money not having to commute. There’s more flexibility working from home, more freedom. On […]

Regardless of what sector your business is in, collaboration with other businesses opens up huge potential for growth for your company. Working with others can inspire you to try different approaches and methods that you might not think of when dealing with your business day to day. Here are some essential reasons you should consider […]

If you don’t currently attend and exhibit at any of your local business exhibitions then you are missing out on a great marketing tool. Local business shows, exhibitions, or trade shows, can be an excellent way to help grow your small business. It’s an inexpensive way of making new connections and generating new leads and […]

A hot desk is not a new concept, it’s been around for decades. But it has changed and is now an affordable way of maximising office space. Remote working, cloud computing and other advancing technologies make hot desking much easier to implement, even for businesses on a tight budget. Hot desking has many advantages for your […]

Some people love it and some people hate it but there’s no denying that networking allows you to meet and connect with a whole host of potential customers and suppliers, here are 5 Networking Tips for Small Businesses in Preston. To shy away from networking could be detrimental to your growing business and it’s definitely […]