Launchpad Bishop's Stortford Link Road - Bishop's Stortford

Launchpad’s story begins with an empty space office with a short lease, and no forthcoming tenants. East Herts District Council had the vision to create a co-working space for freelancers and start-ups to grow and thrive.

Initially welcoming start-up businesses, we offered 3 months free hot-desking and access to a grant funded programme of business support.

All free. There was no obligation to sign up after the free period, nor to offset against the cost of future membership. The deal was clear, simple and affordable; if the punters liked it, they stayed on.

And stay on they did. The internet has always been ace. We enabled access 24/7 for members. We offered flexible in/out terms with one month notice and affordable rates.

One of our earlier members donated a decent coffee machine. It didn’t take long for a collaborative community of freelancers and remote workers to form and flourish.

Boom. Back then, there were no other co-working spaces in town, now there are a few competitors.