Nestled in the Thames valley, Maidenhead is a market town with a rich history. It is home to the biggest railway bridge in Europe, built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It is also a fantastic location for thriving businesses. In Maidenhead, there are plenty of resources for small businesses that are ideal for both small and medium-sized enterprises.
With so much to offer, you may be wondering which opportunities might suit your small business best. When Ditto Digital started up in 2009, we were based in Maidenhead so we have some useful insights to help your SME. Our brief guide gives you some useful resources to help you take advantage of what Maidenhead has to offer. It makes a good starting point, allowing you to harness what’s available locally in order to grow your business.
Getting around Maidenhead
In order to appeal to employees from outside Maidenhead as well as from the town itself, you will want to site your business in an easily accessible area. You should also think about having a good meeting space for any clients who may want to visit your premises. The best way of getting around Maidenhead is realistically by car but there is a bus service and a local train to Furze Platt. Or, of course, taxis and Ubers are plentiful.
The main Maidenhead railway station (SL6 1EW), offers a quick connection to Reading, Slough and London Paddington with easy onward connections to other destinations, with several local connections also available. And the new Elizabeth Line now connects Maidenhead directly with multiple London destinations such as Bond Street, Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf.
Business and Collaborative Hubs in Maidenhead
Within Maidenhead, there are a number of interesting collaborative hubs useful for business old and new. For example, My Royal Borough offer a training collaboration service for both Windsor and Maidenhead providing small businesses with support.
There are also a number of coworking spaces, with options for networking, events, and a range of business support within Maidenhead that are the ideal solution for new entrepreneurs looking to get their foot in the door.
The Maidenhead Small Business Startup Centre is on hand to offer telephone assistance on all aspects of starting up to small businesses in the Maidenhead area, with advisors available from 8am -8pm.
Whether you are looking for assistance with a business plan or looking for funding they have a wealth of resources to help you.
Meeting spaces in Maidenhead
There is a good chance that at some point you will need to arrange to meet clients, whether this is to conduct a seminar, launch a new product or simply hold a board meeting.
Some options available in Maidenhead include York House, Maidenhead SL6 1SF, which offers a range of meeting rooms, has plenty of onsite parking and is a newly refurbished Grade A listed building that is certain to impress your clients. Alternatively, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Conference Centre, in nearby Cookham, SL6 9QH provides a much larger space. This is ideally suited to seminars and product launches, when a venue that allows you to make a statement is needed.
Concorde Park, SL6 4BY is a contemporary office space and Maidenhead’s premiere business space, hosting both local enterprises and multinational corporations in its vibrant space that is just a short train journey from London, Heathrow or Reading.
Accommodation in Maidenhead
Whether you are inviting clients to come and visit, or you want to book some accommodation for yourself in Maidenhead, there is plenty to choose from. Some noteworthy examples when it comes to accommodation in Maidenhead include:
- Taplow House Hotel & Spa, SL6 0DA – Based on the outskirts of Maidenhead, this stunning hotel is set in idyllic grounds. It offers a great place to stay whether you are hosting clients for an important meeting or are hosting a conference nearby.
- Hurley House Hotel, SL6 5LH – Boutique luxury and convenience combine here to make a fantastic choice of hotel on the outskirts of the town. With upscale amenities, this stunning hotel offers a very peaceful setting with the convenience of nearby business connections. The best of both worlds.
Other options include the Holiday Inn on Manor Lane, Maidenhead SL6 2RA, Fredrick’s Hotel & Spa on Shoppenhangers Road, Maidenhead SL6 2PZ. Or, for the more budget conscious, there is a Travelodge and Premier Inn in the town centre.
Dining Options In Maidenhead
At some point you may find yourself needing to entertain clients in Maidenhead or treat your team to lunch or dinner. There are several places where you can take clients to dine, for example:
- Caldesi in Campagna on Old Mill Lane, SL6 2BG. Located in nearby Bray, Caldesi is a popular luxurious restaurant serving wholesome Italian dishes in a friendly atmosphere. They have a particularly impressive wine list and could be a great choice for any business dinner.
- Coppa Club, SL6 1RR. Beautifully sited, this restaurant has a number of dining spaces, including a garden room and a terrace. Strongly influenced by locally sourced ingredients the menu is influenced by Mediterranean and British cuisine, it is a great option for those looking to entertain clients in a more informal setting.
Accountancy services for small businesses in Maidenhead
Whether you are looking to move your start-up to the area, or you have begun to get your first products ready for sale, having the services of an accountant on hand an accountant is a vital part of your business journey. To begin with small business owners prefer to outsource their accounts, and often in conjunction with their payroll and HR requirements.
It is essential for a small business to be on top of these things, not only so that they can fulfil their legal requirements, but also to give them the best footing from which to grow.
For a number of reasons, many business owners prefer to work face-to-face with an accountant. This is particularly important if their accounts are complex, or when they have little business accounting knowledge.
There are small business accountancy firms based in Maidenhead, who specialise in helping both small and medium sized enterprises, with all aspects of their financial work These include:
- Wilson Partners, SL6 8BN – Wilson Partners have several branches dotted across Berkshire all offering a wealth of services to the small and medium size enterprise. They assist clients with payroll, company formation and tax returns in addition to a range of other services
- Donald Reid Group, SL6 1EF – As part of a larger chain, DRG can offer assistance with a variety of small business, tax and accounting issues.
With all these resources available to small business in Maidenhead, there really is no reason why your business should not be ready to go when it comes to future growth. All that is left for you to do is find the right services for you, and then launch your business with complete confidence.