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Easyspace centre manager Vanessa Wood
with tenants Ray Mason (left), director of Euro
Superabrasives, and IES director Trevor Forsyth
/COMPANY FOCUS: EVANS EASYSPACE
BUSINESS SPACE MADE EASY
Business support is high on the
agenda for one of the region’s
leading providers in office space
and workshop rental, as they
prove it really is all about the
people behind the company.
Evans Easyspace is based on Durham Way
South on Aycliffe Business Park, and its
Business Centre offers a mixture of stand-alone
units or workshops ranging from 300 sq. feet to
2,000 sq. feet that can be used for a variety of
purposes.
The Incubation Centre offers fully serviced
offices ranging from 142 sq. feet to 1250 sq.
feet and also offers meeting rooms, conference
facilities, hot desks and virtual offices.
Centre Manager Vanessa Wood said: “We try
to find offices and workshops to suit every type
of business and we will do whatever we can to
make it easier for the people who run them.
“My role is very much to facilitate the process
and help them as much as I can. It’s very
motivating to help clients in the setting up of
their new business and if I can make the path
that bit easier for them I will.
”
Evans Easyspace took up residence on the
park in 2006 and positive signs of progression
have clearly been seen and continue to grow,
as occupancy currently stands at 85% in the
Incubation Centre and 90% in the Business
Centre.
Vanessa said: “There has been quite a number
of people who have started a new business and
at the moment in the Business Centre about
60% are new start-ups.
“Quite a few clients are starting new
specialisms and we currently have a variety of
businesses from a drum maker to a venison and
game supplier to a camper van converter.
“It’s great to see new and interesting
businesses coming forward and to give them
their first step forward; it’s very rewarding to
have helped them on their way.
”
For new businesses Evans Easyspace currently
has a fantastic offer available which allows the
new occupier a 50% reduction on their rent for
the first three months to give them the best
possible start in their new venture.
They also have very reasonable rates for
meeting rooms starting at just £13 per hour for
non-clients and £11 for existing clients and the
conference room rates start at just £15 for nonclients and £13 for occupants, with attractive
daily packages available too.
“We have straight forward terms, said Vanessa.
”
“We don’t issue leases that people are tied to
for years we work with rental licenses which are
much easier to use and client friendly.
“One of the most important things to me is
meeting with business owners to be able to
explain how we can help, whether it is an
existing or new business I like to take the time
to find out more about it and how we can offer a
package to suit them and their budget.
“The Aycliffe Business Park forum has been
a great way to do this and I would encourage
any