The days of small businesses being stuck in cold, boring industrial units are over. These days, small businesses want a workspace that feels high-quality and professional, but on a scale that actually makes sense for their size.

More local companies are starting to realise that they don’t necessarily need more room, they just need better room. By choosing a smaller, higher-quality footprint, small teams can enjoy the kind of top-tier facilities that would usually be way too expensive in a traditional commercial lease.

At Oak House, we’re seeing more and more teams of two to five people who want a professional base that actually inspires them. They want a place where they can get together and get things done a few days a week, without the massive headache of managing a whole building themselves.

One of the best things for small teams is the ability to be flexible. You might only need a private office for four people most of the time, but on days when you’re running a workshop or a big meeting, you can just hire one of our professional meeting rooms for the day.

This setup is a much cheaper way to run a small business. It gives you the stability of a proper business address but with the flexibility of a coworking site.

Moving into a managed space like Oak House also means you aren’t stuck working from home alone. You become part of a friendly professional community where you can chat over a coffee, but you still have your own private door to shut when you need to get your head down and focus.