Why Brentford is a Great Place to Start and Grow a Business

Brentford might be best-known for its impressive glass-clad buildings and blue chip headquarters (and Brentford FC, of course). But with small business owners facing tough challenges in 2023, it takes more than curb appeal to give businesses the support they need to thrive.

Hounslow Council’s Innovate and Grow programme is one solution specially designed to help businesses tackle ongoing economic challenges. This newly launched initiative offers loans, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain fresh business skills.

But that’s not the only reason Brentford makes a great place for business.

At UBCUK we’ve been accommodating small businesses in our flexible workspace in Brentford since 2012, and we’ve seen plenty of positive change over the years. Now more than ever, entrepreneurs appreciate the opportunity to locate their business in an accessible location, with a healthy mix of business and lifestyle amenities on the doorstep.

Here are some key reasons why Brentford makes a great place to do business:

1. Heart of the Action: Brentford is a gateway to Central London and is highly accessible by road, rail and air. It’s based at the meeting point between the M4 and Great West Road (A4) and within 7 miles of Heathrow Airport. It has its own mainline station and is close to a number of underground stations including Boston Manor, Northfields and South Ealing.

2. A Business Powerhouse: Brentford is a powerhouse of innovation. The borough of Hounslow is home to around 18,000 businesses and was recently named London’s second fastest growing economy. A massive 95% of Hounslow’s business growth has been attributed to microenterprises (employing under 10 staff), and it’s also home to more than 15,000 independents.

3. Wellbeing and Balance: Brentford has plenty of green spaces for walking meetings or lunch breaks. Our workspace at The Mille is a short walk from Boston Manor Park, leading to Boston Manor Playing Fields and Elthorne Park. Slightly further afield is Warren Farm Nature Reserve and the National Trust’s Osterley Park. A short drive south of The Mille is the vast Syon Park estate and the much-loved Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

Testament to Brentford’s ability to help businesses thrive and grow, our workspace at The Mille is regularly close to full occupation – which goes to show just how much Brentford is considered a great place to start and grow a business.

Interested in joining Brentford’s business community? Take a look at ubcuk.com or pop into The Mille on Great West Road for a tour!