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01.02.2024

The benefits of setting up your business in a business park

Strategic location and accessibility

Modern business parks can offer prime locations that provide unrivalled access and proximity for companies. Their strategic sites next to major transportation hubs, airports, and highways allow for easy movement of employees, goods and services.

The convenience and connectivity of these centralised hubs gives businesses access to regional, national and global markets. When you are considering setting up your business in a business park, taking into account the following benefits, you’ll be able to:

  • Readily tap into dense talent pools and a concentration of potential vendors, partners, and clients with which to do business efficiently
  • Reduce commute times for employees with their close proximity to surrounding residential areas and public transit links
  • Make use of on-site amenities like cafes, restaurants, hotels and convenience stores to minimise trips outside the office

Locating in a centralised business park can maximise productivity through convenient access and minimised travel requirements for the workforce.

At the same time, their strategic locations similarly allow convenient access for visiting clients and business partners coming from other regions. The combination of connectivity, visibility and accessibility offered by prime business park locations provides a strategic advantage for tenant companies.

Cost-efficiency and shared resources

Business parks deliver significant cost savings and efficiency gains by consolidating access to critical facilities, amenities and services. Companies located in these centralised hubs can benefit from shared resources without incurring substantial setup and operational costs.

Business parks provide:

  • Built-in services like high-speed internet, backup generators, meeting rooms, technical support and managed security
  • Access to shared spaces like outdoor space, cafes, fitness centres and conference facilities
  • Everything from office complexes to manufacturing facilities, ensuring availability of flexible, scalable spaces to support evolving business needs
  • On-site maintenance and landscaping services also minimise facilities management resources 

Networking opportunities and collaboration

In addition to cost savings, the cluster model of business parks promotes networking, partnerships and knowledge exchange. The concentration of companies from diverse industries fosters innovation and idea-sharing across traditional boundaries.

Both formal opportunities like shared conference venues as well as informal interactions like meetings in common eateries enable productive networking. Companies located alongside industry associations, academic institutions and development organisations also gain access to events, seminars and think tanks.

These networking opportunities allow companies to make connections with vendors, find new clients, recruit skilled talent and identify potential partners. The cross-pollination of ideas, skills and capabilities drives new initiatives, technologies and solutions.

Occupiers essentially gain exposure to an ecosystem of peers, partners and specialists that can propel business growth and expansion, and the open exchange of insights and capabilities makes business parks a nexus for innovation and collaboration.

Professional image and branding

Selecting a prime location in an esteemed business park enhances a company’s professional image and brand identity.

  • The prestige and reputation of surrounding occupiers and neighbours confer credibility by association
  • State-of-the-art architecture, robust infrastructure and amenities project an image of innovation and vitality
  • Professional on-site staff, including security and concierge personnel, also contribute to a distinguished atmosphere

Companies located in these business hubs gain brand equity from their address and neighbourhoods. They can better attract top talent by underscoring the strategic location and facilities. Customers and partners similarly gain confidence in the brand based on the enterprise’s home in a thriving business park.

The professional environment enables brands to project success, establish authority in their industry and attract business. As a result, occupying space in a prime business park can boost brand awareness, positioning and equity in the marketplace.

Infrastructure and technological advancements

Business parks can provide access to first-class technology infrastructure and facilities to give companies a competitive edge. Innovation centres, labs, testing facilities and maker spaces enable occupiers to conduct R&D and pilot emerging technologies. Additionally, advanced IT infrastructure like high-speed broadband and secure data centres facilitates the integration of technologies like AI, automation and cloud computing.

Business parks increasingly feature intelligent building management systems, renewable energy capabilities and EV charging stations as well. Access to scientific and technical talent from neighbouring institutions allows companies to maximise the use of these technological resources.

The sustainable, future-ready facilities provide a launchpad for companies to implement innovations in operations, manufacturing, products and services. State-of-the-art infrastructure can empower your business to achieve its strategic goals and build a competitive advantage.

Grade-A office space in the perfect working environment

Whether you’re a business owner looking for the ideal space to set up shop or a professional hoping to work in a dynamic environment, business parks offer the infrastructure, community, and strategic location to foster growth and innovation. Maxis is proud to be rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’, representing best practices for sustainability performance. To learn more, get in touch with us today.

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