Launch a Start-up business in Wokingham

Surrounded by countryside and less than 40 miles from London, Wokingham is a historic market town with a background in the brick-making industry. In recent times, the town has seen an increase in start-up businesses in the software development industry, light engineering and service industries. 

Wokingham is one of the best places outside of London to launch a new business or start-up. If you’re considering a new business venture, take a look at these 5 great reasons to launch a start-up business in Wokingham. 

A Practical Business Location

Across the UK, expensive city centre rent prices have meant more start-ups and new businesses are now looking for a cost-effective office space or retail unit elsewhere. Wokingham boasts a practical business location for start-ups as it is 37.5 miles from London and benefits from connectivity with the surrounding towns. If you choose Wokingham as your business headquarters, your start-up will have access to a wide net of customers across Berkshire, including Reading, Basingstoke, Maidenhead, Farnborough and Guildford.  

By Car, central London can be reached in as little as 1 hour and 13 minutes via the M4 from Wokingham. Reading is also around a 25-minute drive from Wokingham, and Guildford is around a 45-minute drive.  

Great Transport Links 

As well as being a practical business location for start-ups looking for cheaper rent outside of London, Wokingham also benefits from great transport links and connectivity. The Great Western Railway and South Western Railway service from Wokingham train station runs every 15 minutes and will have you at Paddington station in London in 42 minutes. There is also a direct service from Wokingham station to Paddington Station in London, perfect for reaching important meetings in the capital city. 

Wokingham also boasts connectivity to Reading and takes just 14 minutes by train. An extensive bus network across Wokingham keeps the area connected to the nearby towns. There are also long-distance coach services available to Heathrow Airport and London Victoria Coach Station. 

A Desirable Work/Life Balance

Named one of the best places to live in the UK, Wokingham offers a desirable work/life balance for business owners. There’s so much opportunity to expand and grow your start-up, but you’ll also benefit from the fantastic attractions and stunning countryside. 

The town is home to Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C. and Wokingham Cricket Club, to name a few sports clubs, and boasts Barkham Road Recreation Ground, Langborough Recreation Ground, Elms Field, and more. Nature lovers can explore the 100 acres of California Country Park and the National Trust Finchampstead Ridges. There’s also Nirvana Spa if you need to take a break from the business and enjoy a relaxing treatment.

New & Exciting Business Opportunities

With regeneration in the area and the success of emerging industries, Wokingham is a great location to launch your start-up business and join its supportive, local business community. Discover the best business network groups in Wokingham and make valuable connections with other like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs. Visit the Wokingham Gov Business Start-up & Training page for more information on how to launch a start-up business and training opportunities in Wokingham. 

Start-up Businesses at SureStore Wokingham

The convenient location and connectivity of Wokingham make it a great place to start a business. The Berkshire town also boasts a fantastic self-storage facility offering innovative business storage solutions and support for local businesses and start-ups! 

Our business storage units range in size from 10sqft to over 200sqft and benefit from a state-of-the-art security system so you can store anything from excess products to office equipment or archived documents. We also offer affordable office space in Wokingham and trade counters ideal for a range of businesses and start-ups. Find SureStore Wokingham at Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, RG41 2QJ, ideally located for customers in Wokingham, Bracknell, Reading, Maidenhead and Farnborough. 

To book business storage at SureStore Wokingham, call our self-storage experts today on 01183345590, or use our industry-leading online booking tool.