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3 Signs You’re Ready To Expand Your Business

Building your own business takes vision, energy and commitment. At Heathhall Business Centre we pride ourselves on fostering new entrepreneurial talent and helping local businesses to grow in our central business hub.

But once you’re up and running, how do you know when it’s time to take the next step? Look for these 3 signs that it’s time to expand.

 

1. You Need A Bigger Premises

Are you struggling to store enough stock or have enough working space for your team?

Your business can’t grow efficiently without enough physical space. Inadequate storage space isn’t just a day to day inconvenience but will cost your business money as you’ll need to order stock more regularly to keep up with regular demand or else risk losing your customers to the competition.

Our business storage units are all available with flexible lease agreements – so you can take on more or less space to suit your requirements.

 

2. Your Business Is Seasonal

Does your business rely on a particular season or festive period for its main source of income? If you’re starting to feel the pinch during quieter months, monitor seasonal cycles and develop alternative revenue streams to tide you over during the off-season.

Whether you specialise in gluten-free Christmas puds or bespoke barbecue builds, it makes sense to phase in your big expansion across peak trading months. This is when your cash flow will be most healthy and your customer engagement at its peak. Just don’t let this detract from your core business.

 

3. It’s Time To Tackle New Goals

Growing a successful business over the long term requires adaptability – your readiness to anticipate and react to change. It can be easy to get complacent if you’ve consistently met and exceeded all of your goals. If you feel like you’ve hit a plateau it could be time to re-evaluate your business plan and look for your next steps.

Start by researching trends in your industry, following market leaders on social media and searching for industry specific stories using Google’s ‘News’ search tool. This will help you anticipate the ‘next big thing’ and prepare your business accordingly.

 

Looking to expand your business?

Whether you need extra storage space, a new retail unit or additional workshop space to accommodate your expansion plans – we have a range of commercial units available in Dumfries to suit all business types.

Contact our expert team today to get the best deal on commercial units to rent in Dumfries.

The Halo trust

HALO Trust Choose Heathhall Business Centre

 

When HALO Trust needed a new base in Dumfries we were delighted to be able to offer them two of our newly refurbished industrial units for their use.

The benefits of a dedicated yard space, our new high-speed internet service and close proximity to their existing operation and UK motorway network were deciding factors in choosing Heathhall Business Centre.

The HALO Trust are the largest humanitarian demining organisation in the world operating in 15 countries and 4 territories. Heathhall Business Centre is very proud to be able to support the Trust to deliver their goal of a landmine free world by 2025.

About The HALO Trust

Who they are

The trust was launched in 1988 in a bid to help the Afghan people following the withdrawal of Soviet troops from the region.

HALO employs 7500 staff in 19 countries, with their company headquarters based in Dumfries, Scotland and the US office in Washington, DC.

What they do

Operating on a global scale, the Halo trust works with local people to rebuild communities which have been destroyed by conflict.

The HALO Trust supports vulnerable communities whose lives and homes are threatened by the debris of war. Their work involves the removal of landmines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other residual weapons like cluster bombs and stockpiles of small arms from homes and land.

Not only has the Trust saved lives but their work has allowed thousands of people to return to their homes and begin rebuilding their lives after war. By demining valuable land, local people are able to re-cultivate farmland and accommodate new enterprises.

Although their main focus is clearing mined land and removing weapons of war, the trust now also help governments to manage stockpiles of weapons and dispose of ammunition.

Royal Support for Landmine Free 2025

Following in the footsteps of his mother, whose media presence helped raise awareness of the global landmine crisis over two decades ago, HRH Prince Harry launched the Landmine Free 2025 campaign on April 4th 2017.

With adequate financial support, the HALO Trust and MAG (Mines Advisory Group) have the capacity to secure the global eradication of landmines by 2025.

Community Regeneration in Rural Afghanistan

The Afghan province of Herat has one of the county’s highest food scarcities, with families struggling to sustain themselves on the little workable farmland they have or forced to risk their lives by farming mined land. It’s just one of the places where HALO’s work has transformed the lives of local people affected by war.

Economic Opportunities for the People of Sarai Naw

Soviet occupiers and Afghan resistance both built military bases near the village of Sarai Naw in the 1980s. Since then, landmines have made that area a difficult place to live.

Thanks to the work of The Halo Trust, nearly 2.5 hectares of land near the village is now mine free. The land is now being used for agriculture, to house a new road and has become the site of local man Zafar Ali’s new brick production enterprise.

Zafar Ali was able to build a brick oven on the previously dangerous land, enabling him to earn an income and support the local economy. As a result, he has built a basic house and improved the quality of life of both his own family and many others in the local area who now have access to employment and raw materials to rebuild their homes.

For more about how the amazing work by HALO has benefited communities globally, visit their Impact Stories page.

You can support The HALO Trust by fundraising, donating or volunteering as they continue to help rebuild the lives of those affected by conflict across the world.

Tenants on Heathhall Industrial Estate

Heathhall Business Centre is home to a vibrant community of tenants each of whom have seen their businesses flourish within our retail, industrial, workshop and trade counter units in Dumfries.

Who are our tenants?

Here at Heathhall, we have a true melting pot of entrepreneurial talent, housing exciting e-commerce start-ups alongside large established companies.

Rowland Park is just one tenant who took on one of his first trade counter units in Dumfries here on the estate and has successfully grown his business at Heathhall.

The Wood Fuel Co-Operative

Rowland Park established The Wood Fuel Cooperative in 2011 as a means of combining the buying power of its members to secure large discounts on wood fuel from the big brands. Choosing Heathhall for their first trade counter unit in Dumfries, the company quickly expanded taking on three purpose built storage units in the heart of the estate. Rowland describes the estate as ‘a first-class location’ with great visibility and easy access for customers.

To learn more about Rowland’s thriving business and other tenants on the estate, visit our Case Studies section.

Why should your business choose Heathhall?

Whether you’re looking for additional office space, secure storage or trade counter units in Dumfries – we have the right commercial unit for you. Our commercial properties benefit from:

  • Flexible licence and lease agreements
  • Opportunity to take on extra space or combine units as your business evolves
  • Ideal central location with easy access to Dumfries and the A75 connecting the Central Belt and the South
  • Unbranded commercial units
  • Individual utility supplies
  • Welfare facilities
  • Network of shops, services and other businesses on site
  • High-speed broadband and state of the art digital security

We also have open land available to rent and as with all of our units, these can be combined with extra storage, an office, workshop, industrial or retail units to suit your needs.

Looking for trade counter units in Dumfries? Get in touch for a no-obligation quote and our team will find you the best deal on the right unit for your business.

High Speed Broadband and Your Office

At Heathhall Business Centre we are committed to providing the space and resources that our tenants need to flourish. That’s why this month we’ve rolled out high speed broadband across the estate. If you’re looking for office space to rent in Dumfries, our commercial spaces are better equipped than ever.

Rent Office Space In Dumfries At Heathhall

Traditional vs. High Speed Broadband

Unlike traditional ADSL broadband which is delivered through copper cabling to your premises, high speed fibre broadband is immune to interference. Standard broadband signals are vulnerable to attenuation, affecting the speed and consistency of the signal. Our new, high speed fibre connection can deliver a significantly faster and extremely reliable connection.

Broadband for Business

A fast, reliable internet connection is vital for every business, whatever your size. As your business grows, more staff, increased e-commerce sales and implementing online marketing campaigns increase the demand on your connection. An office space equipped with high speed broadband offers a host of benefits to your business:

  • Increased Productivity. A faster connection allows employees to complete tasks more easily without interruptions.
  • More online sales. Consumers no longer tolerate slow websites. Increase sales by ensuring your website is responsive and easy to use.
  • Turnaround time. Faster online ordering and invoicing will save you time so you can focus on running your business and manage cashflow more efficiently. You’ll no longer be worried about sales lost due to an unreliable connection, whether that pertains to purchases via your e-commerce site or e-mail correspondence with prospective clients.
  • Global Reach. Small businesses can now compete with large corporates by using digital marketing campaigns capable of a greater reach compared to a traditional marketing strategy and at the fraction of the price.
  • Better communication. Take advantage of features like video conferencing and cloud based services for more consistent communication between trading partners and team members.

High speed broadband is more than just a faster connection. It can empower businesses to expand and compete in global markets, or simply make daily tasks easier to complete.

Looking for office space to rent in Dumfries equipped with a high speed broadband connection and state-of-the-art digital security? Our offices come with ample parking, kitchen and welfare facilities and flexible lease and licensing agreements as standard.

Contact our team today for the best deal on office space to rent in Dumfries.

Engineering At Heathhall Business Centre

The Next Step for Your Retail Business in Dumfries

With shoppers moving away from congested city centres in favour of out of town retail parks and online stores, our retail units offer the perfect environment for your enterprise to thrive. Strategically placed within our most traffic-heavy areas, we have a selection of unbranded retail units to suit your business; whether you are a startup, e-commerce operation or something in between.

Local entrepreneurs Clayton and Karen from Second Nature came to Heathhall in search of a blank canvas that would allow them to develop the values of their fair trade, eco-friendly business. The team, who started their small business as an E-Bay shop six years ago, have taken one of our unbranded retail units and made it their own. Divided in two, the Second Nature shop takes up half of the unit where the pair have created a textured and inviting shop floor. This is used to showcase their naturally sourced, eco-friendly and fair trade product ranges. The second half holds the heart of the e-commerce enterprise, comprising of the stock warehouse and distribution centre for online sales made through their website, E-bay and Amazon.

Retail Units in Dumfries – The Next Step

Recently refurbished and equipped with welfare facilities, retail units for rent at Heathhall are ideal for the online entrepreneur whose successes have outgrown the spare room. With new superfast broadband on the way for 2017, we are working hard to enable more e-commerce businesses like Second Nature to take their enterprises to the next level.

Where is Heathhall Business Centre located?

Centrally located just off the A75, Heathhall Business Centre is easily accessible from Dumfries and its surrounding areas. Close proximity to the motorway allows businesses to welcome customers from further afield. Our 26-acre business park boasts plenty of space for heavy goods vehicles, making deliveries hassle-free and offers plentiful parking for your customers and staff.

If you’re searching for your next location in Dumfries, talk to our expert team who will be happy to advise on retail units in Dumfries within our fast growing community at Heathhall Business Centre.

Benefits of Working in a Communal Space

Flexibility and choice are imperative when it comes to finding the perfect workshop space to rent in Dumfries. Here at Heathhall Business Centre, we are committed to providing the support businesses need to grow and develop, from start-ups to established companies.

As business owners, we understand the importance of flexibility. That’s why all of our workshop units come with the option to increase or decrease your space as your business evolves. Workshops come with kitchen and welfare facilities as standard, benefit from ample parking and come with the option of integrated office space. Tenants can choose to combine their workshop with retail and commercial units as well as open land rentals.

Workshops in Dumfries – Benefits of Working in a Communal Space

The diverse community of tenants is what really makes Heathhall unique. The opportunity to work alongside such a wide variety of business owners is a great opportunity to capitalise on others experience. This not only makes for a pleasant working environment, but the benefits to your business are exponential:

  • Develop a network of customers and suppliers on your doorstep. With so many businesses on site, why go further than you have to? You could save valuable time and money sourcing materials, services and even repeat custom from other tenant businesses.
  • Meet like-minded people. The best entrepreneurs know that there is always something to learn.
  • Waste less time! Take care of personal errands with a range of shops, garages and services on site. Less time spent running around means more time spent growing your business.
  • Sleep easy knowing your premises are secure. We have an extensive digital and CCTV security system operating throughout the estate.
  • Benefit from online marketing. Each of our tenants is offered a listing in our Tenant Directory and will benefit from our active social media presence.

Take a look at our Case Studies to see how some of our present tenants have benefited from working in the supportive communal space at Heathhall Business Centre.

Looking for your next commercial space? Give our experienced team a call today for the best deal on workshops in Dumfries.

Commercial Property for Let in Dumfries

Are you a small business owner looking to expand? Or maybe an established business seeking new premises? At Heathhall Business Centre we have a range of commercial property for let in Dumfries. Whether it’s a retail unit or trade counter, studio, office space, industrial unit or simply storage facilities, the advantages of renting at Heathhall extend beyond simply finding the right commercial property.

Location

Centrally located just off the A75, all amenities are close at hand allowing business owners to spend less time commuting and more time focusing on running their operations. Heathhall is ideally located for transport links throughout the UK, with easy motorway access to both the north and the south. Our units benefit from ample parking making it an easy trip for customers, employees and suppliers.

Infrastructure

Our busy business hub has benefited from significant investment in traffic management, commercial property refurbishment and new high-speed broadband for 2017. A robust digital security system is already in place.

A Diverse Network

At Heathhall we are proud to support more than 50 local businesses, from start-ups to established companies. Our vibrant business centre is a hive of activity, creating the perfect environment for like-minded people to work together.

Flexibility and Value

Each of our commercial units to rent are available with flexible license and lease agreements. Different unit types can be combined to give business owners the convenience of having their office, workshop and trade counter all in one place. Expansion is easy within the business centre, with the potential to increase your space as your business needs develop.

Support

Our dedicated on-site management team are on hand to keep your workplace issue free and are always happy to help. Our Tenant Directory makes your business easy to find, and all of our tenants can benefit from our active social media presence. Interested, but not sure what you need? Our experienced team can offer help and expert advice to find the best solution for you.

Our commercial property for let in Dumfries is varied and adaptable to meet your professional needs. Contact us today for a free quote!