Woking Business Guide

Woking business guide

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Woking business guide

The region’s most ambitious town

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Our Advertisers: We gratefully acknowledge the support of all the firms whose advertisements appear in these pages. Without their help we would not be able to produce this guide. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make it clear that Woking Borough Council can accept no responsibility for their products or services advertised.

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Welcome to Woking ...... 9 The location of choice ...... 12 Business support ...... 14 Our partners ...... 15 Working spaces ...... 18 Business parks ...... 20 Modern Surrey living ...... 23 Future plans ...... 24 Celebrate Woking ...... 25 Council services ...... 28 Useful contacts ...... 29 Woking’s Economic Development Strategy ...... 30 Its Local Woking online business directory ...... 36

www.wokingworks.com 7 3038531 Welcome to Woking

Situated in the heart of Surrey, 25 miles south west of the capital, Woking is a modern town surrounded by beautiful countryside and attractive villages.

London Waterloo is just 25 minutes away by To realise this vision, our town train, offering Woking’s residents an easy commute to work combined with a great centre is undergoing a major standard of living. Excellent rail links to the transformation, with an estimated south coast - and northern cities - mean that Woking is perfectly positioned for business, £500 million of public and private with London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports funds committed to creating a within half an hour’s drive. high-quality, modern environment Woking is committed to an ambitious vision to for everyone to enjoy. become a destination of choice – a borough where winning businesses are located and people aspire to live.

Harwich Luton A120 Felixstowe M1 Aylesbury Stanstead A1M Oxford M11 A12 M40 M25

London Waterloo Reading M4 London Ports London Heathrow10 City Woking Farnborough M25

Basingstoke M20 M23 M3 Guildford A31 Gatwick A3 A23 Dover Winchester Folkstone

Southampton Key Brighton Motorway A Road Portsmouth Newhaven Train Line

Airport Port

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THE PERFECT GIFT

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Visit woking-shopping.co.uk/gift-cards for further details. The location of choice

Woking has the ingredients to help your business succeed: knowledge, diversity, and competitiveness.

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12 www.wokingworks.com There are over We have one of the Woking is ranked in the highest concentrations top 10 percentile in 4,900 of knowledge the UK Competitiveness businesses sector businesses Index. 33rd of 379 UK 2 in Woking. in the UK. authorities in 2016. of start-up Almost 95% Our major companies 94% businesses of companies are underpinned by survived their first year employ fewer in 2014-15 a vibrant SME than 20 people. One of the highest success rates in the sector. South East.

51.3% of the total Woking’s of the population (aged workforce population has 16-64) is qualified to 35% in Woking was employed in grown by almost NVQ Level 4 and above; the creative industries in 2016 10% in the 13.3% above - the biggest proportion in the UK’s the UK and seven times the last 10 years. average.6 national average.5

The town is central to the of those working Guildford, Woking and Aldershot 57% in Woking Travel To Work Area – the are in managerial, 20th largest labour professional and market in the UK.4 technical occupations; 12.2% above the UK average.7

1 Legatum Institute Prosperity Index 2016, assessing prosperity across 389 Local Authorities in the UK. 2, 6, 7 NOMIS 2017. 3 Source: KPMG UK Tech Monitor 2015. 4 Based on population for the TTWAs from 2016. 5 Source: ONS 2016. www.wokingworks.com 13 Business support We not only enjoy the benefits of a Woking Works is a partnership between Woking Borough “ Council’s Business Liaison Team, five key local businesses, two thriving local independent business advisors and local business organisations, designed to support business people and as they live, work and business scene but play in our Borough. Woking Works aims to encourage start-ups, support existing business and attract new businesses through also the town being relocation, in order to boost the growth, prosperity and vitality just a short ride of our ambitious Borough. from London’s Woking Works began in 2007 as a simple business directory, but now offers a far wider range of services: opportunities. • Expert advice for start-ups • Support for SMEs via partner-led business surgeries • Networking events such as breakfast briefings, and evening Chris Shrubb receptions Hamlyns • Workshops on data protection, economy updates, social ” media tips • Customer service training • Property portal listing commercial premises • Loyalty card to boost local retailer income • Events such as TEDxWoking

The current Woking Works partners are Arcom IT, Barlow Robbins Solicitors, Hamlyns Chartered Accountants, NatWest Bank and Clever Marketing. Associate partners are Woking Chamber, Surrey Chambers of Commerce and the Woking Asian Business Forum, plus two personal business advisors.

14 www.wokingworks.com Claire Leigh started Two Ducks gift shop in 2013. Our partners Focusing on British designed and made gifts, Claire initially used social media to develop relationships with “Hamlyns accountancy firm began as a producers and potential customers. start up in Woking 26 years ago. We chose to start our business here because it offers With a small loan to invest in stock, she started trading the best of both worlds. by hosting gift parties at customers’ homes - a cheap but effective way of exposing her ranges to new audiences and gaining some valuable market research. Many of Woking’s proactive can-do attitude fits with these are still loyal customers, and regularly visit Claire’s our own common sense ethos. Being part Two Ducks shop today.

of Woking Works is a great way for us to Case Study put something back – we can spread the Following the success of the gift parties, Claire partnered with Cellar Magneval Wine Bar in Woking Town Centre, word about the services that the Council to launch Two Ducks as a ‘pop up shop’ in the summer can offer, and help to nurture other of 2013. businesses. Woking Works helps us to share our experiences and create a friendly Within six months, Two Ducks was trading well but also working environment for other businesses outgrowing the space, so Claire contacted Woking Works for some start up advice on where to go next. Meeting that have also made Woking their home.” with one of its advisors, Claire’s business was reviewed, and she was provided with an action plan. This included Chris Shrubb, looking at the product ranges she offered, in order to Hamlyns Chartered Accountancy maximise her profits, as well as some ideas on how to incentivise and retain customers.

In 2014, having reached the position where she could move on from the pop up shop, Claire partnered with another business, Season’s Deli in St. John’s, to open a new, larger location.

Since then, Claire’s turnover has grown by a third, she has taken over the whole unit in the village on the outskirts of Woking, and now employs two members of staff.

Following this development, Claire met with a Woking Works business advisor again in January 2017, to plan for growth. Now with three years of trading behind her, the session was far more focused, looking at accounts and product ranges - dropping those that were not selling well - and ensuring that what she stocks in store is what her core customer group is looking for.

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Curchod and Co LLP are a highly experienced, professional and independent Chartered Surveying practice with offices located in Weybridge and Woking, Surrey. Established in 1938, our practice operates predominantly across the North Surrey and South East region and caters to a broad range of clients from individual owners and occupiers to commercial property portfolio investors.

Curchod and Co LLP offers a wide range of services which encompass all aspects of the profession.

Commercial Property Residential Surveying • Acquisition and Disposal • Building Surveys • Valuations • Homebuyer Report • Lease Renewals & Rent Reviews • Defect Reports • Dilapidations • Market Valuations • Surveys & Condition Schedules • Rebuilding Cost (Insurance) • Leasehold Enfranchisement & Extension Property Management • Residential & Commercial Property Construction Services Management • Project Management • Investment Portfolios • Construction Design and Administration • Major Works • CDM Coordinator • Risk Management • Feasibility Studies • Company Secretary • Party Wall Etc. Act 1996 • Defect Analysis • Expert Witness & Construction Disputes

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Testimonials Located on the second floor of Woking’s landmark “I would thoroughly recommend start ups and Export House, in the heart of Woking’s newly redeveloped town centre, the Incubator is just young businesses contact the Woking Works three minutes’ walk from Woking Railway Station, team if they need any kind of business help. I’m and offers: looking at expanding my company and I knew that their business advisor would be able to • free independent business advice, provided through Woking Works provide clarity for me on a number of issues, from recruitment to insurance.” • security from on-site security personnel and 24- hour CCTV Alexandra Gómez • meeting and conference facilities. englisheducation.london Collaborate Also situated in a convenient central location, the co-work business centre Collaborate offers a great “The fact we’re joined by the likes of McLaren, collaborative desk space for small businesses, WWF-UK, Cap Gemini and Petrofac shows it’s a freelancers, start-ups and entrepreneurs. strong hub for global companies, partly down to its proximity to Heathrow and London. But local Its freshly refurbished serviced offices are inspiring, bright and light, and have all the facilities you businesses also benefit from support and expect, including super fast 1-gbit fibre broadband. investment from the local Council and Surrey Chamber of Commerce, both of whom we are With a range of private offices and open plan proud to partner with to help Woking continue desk space, a private meeting room, break-out to grow as a business location.” sofas and a funky kitchen, it couldn’t be easier to join the co-working space with flexible Gary Haigh, MD, Asahi UK. membership options.

Woking is a place where innovation and growth is nurtured and supported: where business matters.

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There are 15 industrial estates and business parks within Woking Borough, offering high quality buildings and landscaping to suit a range of business needs.

Woking’s links to London give us access to a “huge talent pool, and there are great local benefits for our employees such as shopping, food offerings and nearby green spaces. Gary Haigh, MD, Asahi UK. ”

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Reducing the amount of the energy you use is one of the fastest, most effective ways to save your business money and it will also help you combat climate change.

Businesses are currently responsible for about half of all the UK’s carbon emissions*

The UK government has committed to reducing the emission of greenhouse gases by signing the Kyoto Treaty. But if we are to meet our targets, businesses across the UK must lead the way. So if you’re not already looking at ways to save energy, now is the time to start.

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22 Modern Surrey living

In Woking Town Centre, you will find convenient, high-quality shopping facilities, a superb range of dining options across a world of cuisines, West End entertainment and culture, nestled alongside a pleasant, green-belt environment.

The Borough of Woking is made up of distinct Plans for the future of Woking’s neighbourhood areas and village centres, each with their education include increasing the own identity, offering a wealth of living choices. sixth form offer within the Borough The Basingstoke Canal runs for nine miles through the with the expansion of Hoe Valley borough, and can be explored on foot, by boat, or cycling School, and proposals for Emmanuel on the resurfaced, all-weather towpath. The Wey Navigation College and West Byfleet Free also provides boating and pleasant walks along its banks in the west of the borough, and Horsell and Chobham School, plus an increased number Commons offer thousands of acres of peaceful woods of primary place providers. and heathland to enjoy.

Woking has approximately 41,000 households, with a growing choice of quality homes available, from ultra- modern apartments to large family homes and unique character properties. Affordable housing schemes and shared-ownership options are also part of Woking’s offer to help more people live and work in the Borough. ‘Woking 2027’, the Council’s Core Strategy, identifies the need for 5,000 new homes to meet the future needs of residents and incoming workers.

Across Woking Borough, there are 25 primary age state schools, eight of which have nursery provision. Additionally, Woking offers two special schools that provide education for children and young people with learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders. Of the four secondary schools across the Borough, one offers sixth form provision, as does Woking College. There is also a range of independent schools, including Greenfields and Hoe Bridge.

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High street retailer, Marks & Spencer, has signed a lease for a two-level 50,000 square foot clothing and food store that will become the focal point for the transformed western quarter of Woking Town Centre.

With construction works to one of the region’s most Adding to Woking’s credentials is news that the ambitious retail and residential developments, Victoria development’s construction partner, Sir Robert McAlpine Square, scheduled to commence this summer, Bandstand – one of the country’s leading construction firms famous Square Developments Ltd (BSDL) has announced the for constructing the London 2012 Olympic stadium – successful completion of two valuable commercial has chosen Woking for its new south-east regional contracts and the relocation of a large international office, creating new employment opportunities for employer, which will create exciting new employment, local people. retail and leisure opportunities within the town. In addition to Marks & Spencer and Hilton Woking, And international hotel operator, Hilton, has signed the Victoria Square development will deliver more than a management agreement with Bandstand Square 75,000 square feet of new retail floor space, 390 Developments Limited. The hotel will feature 196 guest residential apartments, a medical centre, 284 additional rooms, including 12 suites, a lobby bar, all-day dining car parking spaces and two new public plazas. restaurant, stylish Sky Bar, and an on-site coffee shop.

24 www.wokingworks.com Celebrate Woking

The Celebrate Woking programme attracts in excess of Woking Food and Drink Festival is the fastest growing, 100,000 residents and visitors to its annual events, which free food and drink festival in the locality, supported by include the family-focused Party in the Park, food lovers’ leading local and celebrity chefs, and held in Woking heaven Woking Food and Drink Festival, traditional Town Centre. In its inaugural year, the three-day event Christmas Market, and a range of other cultural and attracted 20,000 visitors to Jubilee Square and the sporting events. surrounding pedestrianized streets.

Party in the Park is the largest free, one-day family-focused Woking’s permanent attractions include The Ambassadors’ event in the borough, held in Woking Park in July, which Theatre and cinema complex, which hosts West End attracts in excess of 10,000 visitors each year. The event shows on the largest stage in the region outside London, transforms the landscaped park into a mini festival, with and The Lightbox gallery and museum, which attracts a large stage for live performances, giant TV-screen exhibitions from well-known artists. broadcasting a national sporting event, an array of free interactive children’s activities, tea dance tent, sporting activities and fun fair.

From world class theatre and international exhibitions to modern street art, award-winning cuisine to contemporary street-food, Woking's cultural scene has never been livelier.

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27 Council Services

Woking Borough Council provides various services for the benefit of local businesses and organisations.

Building Control Green Infrastructure The Council’s Building Control team works with people The Council has prepared a number of strategies to commissioning construction work and builders to help coordinate efforts to create a sustainable Borough, them comply with regulations ensuring the health and by reducing our impact on the environment whilst safety of people in and around buildings. These regulations working to meet other identified needs. also cover energy conservation and access and facilities www.woking.gov.uk/environment/greeninf for disabled people. 01483 743477 www.woking.gov.uk/planning/building [email protected] [email protected] 01483 743841 Pre-planning advice Business Liaison If relocating or expanding your business involves an application for change-of-use or adapting your The Business Liaison team works closely with businesses premises, the Council provides a paid-for pre-application and other organisations to bring commercial and advice service. economic improvement to the Borough. One of the www.woking.gov.uk/planning/service/preapp Council’s priorities is to support the economy through [email protected] the attraction of inward investment. 01483 755855 www.wokingworks.com [email protected] 01483 743487

Business Rates National non-domestic rates, or business rates, are collected by local councils, and are the means by which businesses, and others who occupy non-domestic property, contribute towards the cost of local services. The rates are pooled by central government and then redistributed to local councils according to the number of people living in the area. www.woking.gov.uk/benefits/businessrates

Environmental Health The Environmental Health team operates a service which aims to ensure the highest standards of public health, safety and welfare are maintained within our Borough. www.woking.gov.uk/planning/envhealthservice [email protected] 01483 743840

Estate Management Estates is responsible for the Council's commercial portfolio: retail parades, office stock, shopping centres and industrial estates. It also manages acquisitions and disposals, and Right to Buy applications. www.woking.gov.uk/planning/assetmanagement 01483 743845 [email protected]

28 www.wokingworks.com Useful contacts

Thameswey Limited Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise A wholly-owned subsidiary of Woking Borough Council, Partnership Thameswey Ltd provides locally-generated sustainable Woking Borough Council is a member of the Enterprise M3 energy, and tailored advice on all aspects of sustainable Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The partnership, made up energy and carbon reduction. of business and public sector organisations, ensures that the www.thamesweygroup.co.uk economic priorities of the area are best represented. The LEP also aims to utilise the international strength of Surrey and CarShare ensure that the Borough has the capacity to compete on the world stage and continue to attract high quality investment. Convenient, affordable and easier on the environment, Enterprise Car Club is a membership-based car club www.enterprisem3.org.uk scheme that offers short-term, affordable access to a car, while positively contributing to the objective of a cleaner, Surrey Chambers of Commerce greener Borough. Surrey Chambers of Commerce is the county’s largest www.enterprisecarclub/co.uk independent not-for-profit business support and networking organisation, representing the interests ActionSurrey of over 1,000 businesses across the region. Surrey’s low carbon community, ActionSurrey, offers advice www.surrey-chambers.co.uk to businesses and their employees, residents, and schools [email protected] on how to reduce energy and water consumption. 01483 735540 www.actionsurrey.org Woking Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Forum Formed in 1899, Woking Chamber of Commerce is the oldest independent Chamber in Surrey, representing the Formed to help promote, encourage and support the interests of hundreds of businesses and organisations, development of Asian businesses in the Borough of from blue chip companies and SMEs to charities and Woking and surrounding areas. individual members. www.wabf.org.uk www.wokingchamber.org.uk [email protected] [email protected] 01483 901510 01483 729922

H. G. Wells Conference and Events Centre West Byfleet Business Association An impressive venue right in the centre of Woking, offering The WBBA is a collaboration of businesses based in contemporary spaces for every possible kind of event. West Byfleet who support the village’s economy and www.hgwells.co.uk the community that surrounds it. [email protected] www.wbba.org.uk 01483 712710

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Woking Borough Council’s five year Economic To access support and find Development Strategy was approved in April 2017. Its aim is for Woking to be recognised as a premier out more about the specific global business location offering a connected, quality environment with a range of first class retail, leisure opportunities and benefits and cultural amenities as well as high quality, affordable Woking can offer to your housing and services for its highly skilled workforce. business, please contact: Woking is in the process of transformation into a hub for digital services, thanks to a partnership between Business Liaison team Woking Borough Council, its existing technology supplier, EMCOR UK, and local IT services provider, 01483 743487 Arcom IT. [email protected] The project has enhanced Woking’s existing fibre network and data centre to provide Wi-Fi and www.wokingworks.com commercial services to the town’s business community, @WokingWorks for Twitter plus enhanced access to high speed consumer Wi-Fi network coverage across the town centre. and LinkedIn

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‘It’s Local’ is an online business directory, built for today’s mobile generation, that accompanies this Business Guide.

Be part of this exciting new service for companies in Woking, connecting local businesses with local customers, which is completely free of charge and helps keep trade within the local economy.

At itslocalwoking you can find business services by keyword or company name. It is fully integrated with Google maps, directions and Streetview and includes direct links to businesses’ websites and social media including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Youtube. The service can also be accessed from mobiles and tablets by sending a text message 4Woking to 88802. The service is dynamic, sending device-appropriate pages to mobiles, tablets, laptops, desktops and Smart TVs. ‘It’s Local’ is a business directory for businesses and people who live, work and visit Woking. There’s no download or install to worry about, just send a text with “4Woking” to 88802 and we will text you back a link to the ‘It’s Local’ service. Alternatively, scan the QR CODE above.

Register your business at Market your business for FREE! www.itslocalwoking.co.uk Search for local companies and click on the Shop Local and support the Woking economy! Add Company link. It’s FREE!

Notes: 1. ‘its local Woking’ is compatible with most web browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 9 and above). 2. When accessing the service via mobile or tablet, there is no charge for the text message beyond your telecom provider’s rate. Proud to be a world-class technology business in the heart of Woking.

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