Sphere Business Centre Officially Opened

The new Sphere Business Centre was officially opened on Friday 11th March by local MP Tim Loughton. Billed as ‘Worthing’s most flexible business space’ the Centre offers a variety of serviced space options for smaller local companies alongside business development.

The Centre is also the new home to Worthing and Adur Chamber of Commerce who has been instrumental in developing the offer for local companies. It was funded by a grant from Worthing and Adur Borough Council and is based within the Broadwater Campus of Northbrook College who has also fully supported the Sphere.

“Small businesses looking to take those first steps into growth face many challenges,” says Chamber Chief Exec, Tina Tilley. “Going into your first office can be prohibitively expensive and dealing with all the factors of renting commercial property can be daunting. The Sphere has been set up to offer local companies a secure first step into growth and increased success. We’ve had so much interest already, there was obviously a gap to be filled.”

The Sphere offers a variety of fully serviced office space including hot desking, part-time open plan desks and small private offices. The office space has been designed and fitted out by local award winning firms, Mocha Furniture, Warnes Projects and Subway.

Prices start from just £12 a day and include all rates and rent, Wi-Fi, cleaning and tea and coffee.

“I know it sounds strange but the minute companies take an office with us, we will be planning for when they leave,” says Tina. “The whole ethos of the Sphere is to help all those who join us become too big to stay. We will help them with targeted planning and business advice and look forward to seeing great success come from the Sphere over the next few years.

Councillor Daniel Humphreys, Leader of Worthing Borough Council, attended the official opening.  He said:

“Worthing Borough Council’s decision to invest £70,000 of section 106 money in this superb new facility has been well rewarded.  The town has lacked top grade space for start-ups and small businesses - and I’m certain that the Sphere will fill this niche perfectly.

“The town’s economy is growing, and the SME sector is a key part of its increasing prosperity.  Through working in partnership with Northbrook College and the Chamber of Commerce, I’m delighted that we’ve been able to help provide a supportive platform for innovative, high-potential, businesses to take the next steps on their growth plans.”