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What are the tech trends for 2023?

Tech plays an increasingly important part of life for businesses of every size. It’s helped make everyday tasks easier, improved communication, enabled organisations to adapt quickly to global events, and meant they can look after information more securely.

Tech is also an area that moves incredibly quickly. It’s easy to get left behind. So, we thought we’d look at what some of the tech trends for 2023 are to help you understand what your business might need as we start to plan for 2023.

Joined up tech

What we mean by this is that separate technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), the Internet of things (IoT), and 5G will start to connect to each other more seamlessly than ever before. This will automate and speed up processes and create more efficient ways of working. Businesses will need to keep their systems up-to-date to take advantage of this trend.

The metaverse

Before you start thinking Marvel movies or Facebook, in this instance the metaverse is used as an overarching term for how you interact with customers and other businesses. Using AI and VR to make customer interactions more immersive is one way of doing this, such as offering virtual experiences.

This tech can also work to show customers a virtual version of what your product or service is. Some clothing retailers do this already with virtual dressing rooms or simulated avatars trying on virtual copies of clothes to see how they look on customers’ bodies.

Cyber security

Of course, you can add this to any tech list in any year. But with the geo-political events of 2023, it’s more important than ever. Keeping your – and your customers’ – data safe should always be a top priority. Ensure data security is a top priority against sophisticated threats, including those from rogue nation-states.

Utilise the latest cybersecurity tools and consider hiring a consultant for comprehensive business protection.

Superapps

These are apps that are jam-packed with features to give users everything they need at their fingertips. Users can be customers or employees, and they’ll be able to personalise superapps to create the experience they want by switching features on and off or adding to them easily.

Features can include messaging services, payment facilities, and chatbot functions, and they should give users the same experience on a desktop as on a smartphone.

Sustainable tech

Business owners prioritise the climate crisis, considering emissions and carbon footprint but may overlook the sustainability of their tech.

Consider the environmental impact of both hardware (laptops, smartphones) and software (systems) for a sustainable approach. Why not try to extend your IT lifespan and recycle parts instead of discarding them.

For your software, many suppliers publish their environmental impact and goals, so it should be easy to check your own.

This is just a brief snapshot of the tech trends for 2023 to look out for. We know there’ll be lots more.

Please let us know what you think the trends will be in the comments.

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The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies.

While at The Base, access free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, and assistance with innovation, research, and development.

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15 Best Office Supplies & Gadgets for Your Office Space

The Base offers some of the best office spaces in the centre of Warrington. From our beautifully unique exterior to our brightly coloured interior, our office spaces are sure to take the edge off those Monday morning blues.

The Base doesn’t just offer office space, it offers a lifestyle and a community of likeminded and friendly people. However, we all like to put our own stamp on the world so we encourage everyone who calls The Base their home to put their own spin on their office space.

Not sure where to start?

We have collated a list of some of the coolest & best office supplies we could find on the market to help you create an office and workspace that’s right for you.

From adorable and quirky to all out novelty, here is a list of office supplies that will liven up your office and workspace.

1. Outlet Tower 
Make life simpler with all your power leads in one place. Featuring 10 UK socket outlets, 4 USB ports, and 10W wireless charging, this device provides all essential ports. Moreover, with 3 independent switches, you can easily turn off unused outlets, contributing to energy conservation.

2. Wellboxes Mindfulness Boxes
Many companies are making well-being at work a priority, and rightly so! Healthy employees, in body and mind, are found to be more productive employees. Each one of these Mindfullness boxes purchased comes with a £1 donation to mental health charity Mind on behalf of you or your company.

3. Giant Bean Bag
Boost workplace productivity with the Giant Bean Bag Chair. This bean bag is engineered to support any body shape for maximum comfort and relaxation. Keep office morale up and your office space feeling positive.

4. Snacks
A recent survey found that whilst only 16% of offices offer free snacks for their employees, 67% of employees with access to free food reported being ’very’ or ’extremely’ happy with their current job.

5. Personalised Mugs
Business cards, mugs, pens, you can personalise pretty much anything these days. Personalised office supplies are special for each person and they’re a great way to make people feel unique, individual and appreciated.

6. Wireless Charging Mouse Mat
Cut down on wires with this wireless charging mouse mat, charge your phone whilst you work and glide your mouse effortlessly around this super smooth mat. This cool little device makes things just a little easier and if you can make your day in the office easier, why wouldn’t you?

7. Roller Notes
Make leaving notes at someone’s desk more fun than ever. Ditch the square sticky notes for something a little more fun.

8. Kind Pencils 
It’s pretty cool to know that your products are better for the environment. That’s why every major brand has been racing to offer ’greener’ and more environmentally friendly versions of their goods.

These recycled paper pencils are not only a modern office supply, they also save trees in the process and cut back on deforestation. Check them out!

9. Otter Tape Dispenser 
Add some personality to your office space with this otter tape dispenser.

10. Pens nobody will want to borrow
Don’t you love it when your your co-workers borrow your pens only to realise that you have none left and you’ve no idea who borrowed them? At least with these pens you’ll know they are yours. So, if you see your name lounging around on someone’s desk, take it back!

11. Motivational Posters
Motivational posters for the workplace can be a great idea. They help to remind you and your team that you are capable of great things even when you find yourself struggling. They help to create a positive work culture and boost office morale.

12. Zen Garden
If you find yourself, or your co-workers getting a little stressed, this is the office gadget for you. Use the rack to create your own ripples and end enjoy the calmness and peace that it brings. The arrangement of the garden and its accessories can foster peaceful energy and bring a calm and relaxing element to any office.

13. Dammit Doll 
Have you ever felt so frustrated at work that you wanted to just throw something against the wall? Of course not, neither have we…

In case you do ever fall victim to this type of frustration, a better outlet might be the Dammit Doll. Grab one of these dolls and relieve workplace stress.

14. Solar Powered Rainbow Maker 
Rainbows universally bring smiles, so consider adding joy to your office with a solar-powered Standing Rainbow Maker. A rainbow is one fail-proof way to make the dreariest office more fun.

15. Adult Colouring Book
This positive little Colouring book is a great way to relieve stress and help you to remember just how great you are when you’re letting that imposter syndrome take place. This book will help you to remember you are a blessing.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. While making The Base your home, you’ll enjoy complimentary business support, such as marketing, tax, and legal advice, along with innovation and research assistance.

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Top tips for bringing cognitive diversity into your business

You’ve probably heard the phrase ‘Great minds think alike’. You might have even used it yourself. And in many cases, it might well be true. In business, however, it’s not always true and it could even harm your business to be of this opinion and only listen to people with a similar point of view to your own.

In fact, there’s growing evidence that cognitive diversity – including lots of different ways of thinking, viewpoints, and skill sets – is vital for businesses. Without it, businesses run the risk of stagnating as they can fail to innovate and grow. So, let’s look closer at the benefits cognitive diversity can bring and how businesses can make sure they include it in their organisation.

It starts from the top

Having a leadership team with diverse ways of thinking is essential. It encourages constructive challenge and stops group thinking. This might result in the occasional disagreement but having a culture where everyone’s opinion is listened to will keep these to a minimum and people will get more comfortable participating.

This approach will also filter down into the rest of the business. Employees will feel valued and empowered. Having a voice leads to everyone feeling more motivated, which means better productivity, improved employee retention and a greater ability to attract talent.

How cognitive diversity gives us new ways to solve old problems

Businesses will face many challenges over the years. And some will fail to solve them because they keep trying the same thing or putting the same person in charge. Shaking things up by trying different approaches to problems and getting other people’s input can be far more effective. It can get rid of the ‘We’ve always done it this way’ mindset that can hinder so many organisations.

Innovative ways to innovate

Innovation should be at the forefront of every business, whether it’s to drive productivity, cut costs, become more eco-friendly, or something else. Cognitive diversity can really help here too. Again, ask for input from lots of people and take people out of their comfort zones by getting them to come up with innovative ideas in one or two areas they’re not normally concerned with in their business role.

This last point is worth exploring further. Human nature is to do things we like doing and to avoid tasks we feel uncomfortable about. One of the side-effects of this is that it can stifle innovation and, ultimately, growth. But on the flip side, getting people comfortable with the uncomfortable can generate fresh thinking and new ideas, and boost growth.

Start slowly, and finish big

Of course, change of this nature can’t be done quickly, but it is important to start making adjustments as soon as possible. Start slowly by looking at how other organisations do things and what you can bring to your own. You need to take everyone else on the journey with you too, so talk to them about it and implement gradually until you’re ready to make the big changes.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a grade A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market- leading digital tech and advanced engineering companies. You can also get business support from The Base, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, and research and development. Contact The Base for more information.

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Working near home vs. working from home

Having a place of work near to where you live has several advantages, as does working from home. But what about the disadvantages? Is one ‘better’ than the other, or does it not matter when it comes to productivity, convenience, and mental health? Let’s look at each option below.

Working from home

The advantages here are quite clear. No commute, not having to dress for work, and more time for yourself family, friends, and home commitments. Working from home usually means commandeering your spare bedroom, or the kitchen/dining room table to use as your office. Or, if you’re lucky some of you might have a purpose-built garden office. Whatever your situation is, your commute is likely to only be a few seconds.

You’re unlikely to need to pop on your suit, smart jeans, or stick to your office’s dress code either. You’re at home, so comfy sweatpants and a hoodie are acceptable attire, especially if you don’t need to speak to any customers on Zoom or Teams calls.

One of the biggest gains of working from home is time, and we all know how precious that is. Instead of sitting in your car or on public transport at the start and end of your working day, you can skip the commute and get straight to it. And once your day’s over, you can close your laptop and start relaxing. The rest of the day is yours. You can spend time with the children, go for a walk or to the gym, watch TV, or anything else that takes your fancy.

Another big saving is money. You don’t need to nip out for a fancy coffee and sandwich. Just pop to your kitchen and make them at home instead. Of course, you can always treat yourself to something once or twice a week if you’d like to. You also don’t need to buy new work outfits or other items specifically for the office, so you can make good savings there too. And of course, there are savings to be had on fuel and train or bus tickets, which can help you do your bit for the environment too.

Now. Onto the disadvantages. Working from home can be lonely and isolating for many people. Team building with your colleagues is much more difficult, and you can feel less motivated than in the office. These can take a toll on your mental health if you’re not careful.

Separating work and living areas can also be an issue if you’re tight on space, and distractions from pets and children can affect your productivity.

Working close to home

Again, there are obvious advantages here too. Being in a workplace close to home means you can walk or cycle rather than taking the car, which is also much better than the environment than driving.  It’s a great space to meet colleagues and create a clear distinction between your home and work life. Your health – both physical and mental – will benefit as a result.

Brainstorming and collaboration are easier face-to-face too. Not just with your team, but also interacting with other businesses in your building. The best partnerships are sometimes formed over a morning brew in the kitchen, or from chatting in corridors.

There’s also no more battling with technology and dodgy wi-fi connections or having to share your screen just to look at a document in the office. As well as good wi-fi, most offices have specialist equipment you might not have access to at home, like printers, projectors, and video conferencing capabilities.  The main advantage is that you don’t have to use any of your own stuff like you might at home – it’s all provided ready to use at the office.

Having onsite meeting rooms, breakout spaces, and catering facilities are an advantage too. They can help with productivity, getting your team together, or for grabbing a quick coffee to perk you up in the afternoon.

So, let’s talk about the disadvantages. Obviously, you won’t have as much time as you would working from home. You still need to travel, even if it’s a short distance. And sometimes you might need peace and quiet to get on with your work, which you can’t always get with people around you. There’s also the cost of coffees and canteen meals. They can soon add up if you’re not careful.

Now you know the pros and cons of working near home versus working from home, you can choose which one’s right for you, or whether a hybrid approach might suit you best.

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The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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Natural light is the new number 1 office perk. When you think about the perks of office life, things like free tea and coffee (and even biscuits), chill-out areas, and bringing your dog to work are likely to be high up the list. Aside from a nice desk, a working computer, coffee break area, and other features, what else are employees be looking for?

One you might not think about – or even be aware of – is the presence of natural light.

Natural light is something many people take for granted. You open the curtains or blinds and it’s there, streaming through your window. But not many people know about the real benefits it provides, especially in the workplace as many offices rely on lights powered by electricity. They choose to keep the blinds, or the curtains always closed. If the office features floor to ceiling glass windows, these are usually heavily tinted to keep too much sunlight away. However, natural light is the top perk any employee can get in an office and you can find out more below.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is when you feel a change in mood as the days get shorter. This is to do with the effect of the reduced amount of natural light in the hypothalamus in the brain as the darker evenings kick in. You might know this as your internal body clock – darker evenings make you feel more tired. Being exposed to natural light can keep this feeling at bay and make you feel more energised and improve your mood.

Natural light also provides vitamin D, which is essential for health benefits. If you don’t get enough, it can lead to serious problems with your bones, muscles, and teeth. It’s particularly important to keep your levels topped up during the shorter Autumn and Winter days, so having a reliable source of natural light is very important.

Another added benefit of natural light is that it can help you sleep better (and don’t we all need some extra sleep). It makes you feel alert in the day and sleepy when it’s dark, so your body is ready for bed in the evening, this is thanks to something called the circadian rhythm, which naturally follows sunrise and sunset. Only being exposed to artificial light can interfere with this and upset your sleep pattern.

Too much artificial light can also cause eyestrain and headaches, known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), which – according to a study by Cornell University in 2017 – affects around 70 million workers globally. It can also increase incidents of SAD in people. Long workdays spent indoors with no or little access to natural light can leave you feeling fatigued, down, and less positive about coming to work. That will lead to decreased productivity and possible absences among employees.

So, there you have it. Natural light really should be your number 1 office perk. It can improve productivity, creativity, collaboration, and boost employee wellbeing and health. And the good news is that it’s free for everyone too. Simply having offices with lots of windows is one straightforward way to make sure your employees can get access to it, for example, as can encouraging them to spend outdoors at lunchtime.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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Ever thought to yourself “I don’t need a co-working space; I have a home office“? Here’s 5 reasons you can benefit from a co-working space…

1. Working from home can sometimes leave you feeling isolated. Being in a co-working environment can end this feeling of disconnection. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a room of skilled co-workers whom you can interact with and be inspired by.

2. The networking opportunities are endless. Having a shared space at The Base and creating a sense of community is another reason why people choose co-working with us. Being in a co-working environment ensures you surround yourself with goal-oriented and high-achieving professionals. You never know who you will meet in our space as we have such a wide array of professionals under one roof who can help move your business forward. 

3. The power of flexibility. Let’s say one day you may want to work early in the morning, and the next day during the afternoon into the evening. Here at The Base, the opportunities are endless, and you can choose as long or as short a stay as you please. As a professional, you decide when and where you work.

4. Productivity is increased when you co-work in our space. The buzzing social atmosphere here at The Base can be the incentive you need to produce some of your best ideas. The distractions of working from home are decreased and being surrounded by committed professionals every day is a great motivator.

5. Co-working spaces like ours have their perks. There are some aspects of the office environment that just can’t be replicated from home. For example, The Base offers Free Wi-Fi within meeting and communal areas, a fully-equipped kitchen on each floor, shower and locker facilities, a range of meeting room facilities for hire and external cycle storage. 

There you have it 5 reasons you can benefit from co-working space. If you have any thoughts on the benefits of co-working? Let us know in the comments.

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The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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How is technology improving the workplace?

One thing about technology is that it keeps evolving to provide us with ways to make our lives better by speeding up and simplifying everyday tasks and processes. It can also help us communicate, get organised, and keep us safe. The same applies when it comes to the workplace, so let’s look at just how technology is improving the workplace.

Staying connected

One of the biggest ways technology has improved the workplace is how easy it’s made communication. Whole teams or organisations can meet online instantly or collaborate and work on projects together more simply than ever before. All they need is a PC, laptop, or smartphone. Employees don’t even need to be in the same location to work together or review tasks.

Boosting productivity

This links to the previous point, as ultimately, improved communication leads to better productivity. Technology can also help employees manage their workload more efficiently and concentrate on jobs with pressing deadlines or those that are the most urgent. Getting people involved earlier or getting management sign-off is easier with improved technology too, so more tasks can be completed on schedule.

Enhancing security

Technology can help here, as it can give the right people the right level of security they need. It can also speed up sign-off on projects by reducing the manual processes often associated with it. Errors are reduced too, as technology will have stricter parameters and protocols that are impossible to bypass. Technology can also help spot phishing attempts and train your team on what to look out for to reduce security breaches.

Better workplace environment

Technology plays a part here too, as many workplaces now have sensors installed capable of controlling noise levels, temperature, and lighting to create a comfortable environment for people working in the building. This helps make people feel more productive, as well as improving their wellbeing.

Improving employee experience

Employees are the same as everyone else. They want their lives to be as easy as possible when at work and they expect technology to help them do this. Most are used to using smartphone apps and online systems and will be able to use them at work too. But they will want the systems in their work lives to be as intuitive and advanced as those in their home life.

Using it to meet your needs

Most technology can be used to fit your business model. You might not need every feature a programme offers, or you might need to adapt here and there, but you can find ways to improve every aspect of your workplace. You can encourage teamwork, promote collaboration, and improve efficiency and output through the right technology in your workplace. And that can only be a good thing.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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The people who work at The Base are really important to us. Our team come from all sorts of backgrounds and bring their own characters to whatever job they are doing. They’re positive, good organisers, great communicators, real team players and are proud to say ‘we work at The Base’.

Meet Alison Tennant, our Business Development Manager…

If you could write your own job title that best describes what you do at The Base, what would it be?

Troubleshooting Guru – (ever the optimist I like to think I can always find a solution and guru because I am a yogi!).

When did you start at The Base and what was your first role?

Started at Langtree Property Partners on 9^th August 2021 as the Business Development Manager at The Base.

What led you to this career and wanting to work at The Base?

Having worked in Property for more than 20 years I was looking for a new role that I could bring my marketing and business background into on a part-time basis, I was aware of Langtree and was attracted to it by their reputation.

What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of at The Base?

Being told by the deputy chairman of Peel that I had more of a scientific approach to business than any other department – a BIG win at a time when marketing was seen as “fluffy”!

Tell us some of your previous experience before working at The Base?

I spent 19 years as the Marketing Director for Peel L&P, working across many exciting businesses including mediacityuk, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and the retail division.

What’s the best advice you were ever given and who was it from?

Don’t complain and don’t over explain – a senior board member at Peel gave me that advice when I first started the company.

What’s one thing you saw recently that made you smile?

Anything involving memes with dogs or cats makes me laugh and social media is full of them!

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a busy day or at the weekend?

I’m also a yoga teacher so spending time on my yoga mat is my favourite place to unwind, followed by a walk in Delamere forest with my two spaniels and a nice G&T.

What are your top 3 favourite films?

The Greatest Showman – Dirty Dancing – Moulin Rouge(I wouldn’t have said I liked musicals until I looked at that list!!)

What’s your favourite place that you’ve ever visited?

The Seychelles – was lucky to have it as my last holiday before all the lockdowns grounded travel – picture perfect beaches, rainforests, great weather, lovely people.

And there is everything you need to know about Alison Tennant, Why not pop down to her office and say hello.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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The 10 best business apps for 2021

There are thousands of apps that can help you successfully run your business. They can help you be organised, allow you to communicate more efficiently, synchronise files across devices, and even provide your employees with company benefits. But, with so many to choose from, how do you know which smartphone apps are the best for your business?

Here are the top 10 apps we think you should consider for 2021…

1. ShipStation

This app is a handy tool if you buy and sell products online. ShipStation is compatible with well-known platforms, such as Amazon and eBay, to help you process orders, track your shipments, and just about everything else you need with ecommerce.

2. FreshBooks

You might already know about this cloud-based accounting app. If not, it’s worth a look if you want to set up automatic billing and create invoices from any device, and even accept card payments from your smartphone.

3. Unifyle

This free app lets you unite files (as you might have guessed from the name) stored separately on other online storage apps. It’s compatible with DropBox, Sugarsync, Access Box, and many more. It also handles security for you, and you can use it to give your employees mobile access to all their files in one place.

4. DocuSign

Got important documents you need clients or employees to sign quickly? Then DocuSign could be for you. Send quotes, contracts, letters, or anything else you need signing and get an e-signature back. It’s secure and simple to use.

5. SOS Backup

This award-winning app protects precious personal data, particularly that of your customers. All information is stored securely on the cloud with multiple layers of encryption across multiple devices. A free trial’s also available if you’re not sure it’s for you.

6. Fuze

Need to talk to your team? Grab a video-chat anytime anywhere on any device with Fuze. You can get up to 1,000 people together on a conference call if need be, in full HD. It’s also fully compatible with Microsoft Teams.

7. Expensify

Help your employees keep track of business expenses easily. They can scan and upload unlimited receipts, link bank accounts and corporate cards, and submit their expenses from their smartphone. Expensify can detect duplicates, verify transactions, and simplify your auditing processes.

8. TripIt

Another app that’s as useful to your employees as it is to you, TripIt puts all business trip details in one place. Flights and train journeys are stored alongside meeting times and itineraries, plus extra details like maps, directions, weather forecasts for the trip, and even what terminal flights leave from.

9. Slack

This nifty app is great for collaborating on projects, or for communicating within teams. You can send messages to individuals or groups of people, edit documents, and get live notifications on things you’re working on.

10. Buffer

Schedule social media posts, including video and pictures, and track engagement stats on multiple accounts on your mobile. Buffer’s perfect for business owners who want a simple way to manage their social media marketing and have all the analytics at their fingertips. 

Missed your favourite from this list? Tell us which business apps have changed the way you do things.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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Warrington technology hub The Base has revealed a trio of lettings as the post-pandemic recovery gathers pace.

The 50,000 square foot grade A building focuses on attracting digital and engineering-led business and, says Stacey Marsh of Langtree, which manages the building for owners Warrington & Co, the deals demonstrate Warrington’s economic resilience.

“Our tenants are nimble, fast-growing and entrepreneurial businesses and their confidence is indicative of the wider health of the Warrington economy,” said Mrs Marsh.  “Warrington is stepping up to the plate again as the north west’s most dynamic business location, just when we need it most.”

The deals will see digital marketing consultancy Vision 51, online publisher Riqueza Group and property services business TFC Homeloans join the building’s growing tenant roster.  They will occupy just over 5 per cent of the building’s space, taking occupancy to 73 per cent.  There are now 26 businesses employing more than 240 staff in the Dallam Lane premises.

Commenting on the deals, Eleanor Blackburn, business growth and investment lead at economic development agency Warrington & Co said: “Warrington’s appeal as a hub for digital businesses continues to grow, with The Base as its nexus.  What’s particularly encouraging is that, as the town’s economy emerges from the pandemic it seems to be attracting more high-growth businesses with the potential to transform our economy and skills base.”

The Base has a comprehensive building management regime in place to ensure its hygiene and cleanliness during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

Want to know more about The Base?

The Base is a Grade-A office and co-working space in the centre of Warrington that’s home to many market leading digital technology and advanced engineering companies. Whilst calling The Base your home, you will have access to free business support, including marketing, tax, legal advice, as well as help with innovation, research and development.

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