ENTREPRENEURS, startups and SMEs from Aberdeen were invited to celebrate the official opening of Citibase Aberdeen Hill of Rubislaw with a special launch event on Wednesday to unveil the new flexible office hub, situated in the recently renovated H1 building.
Special guests Lord Provost, Councillor Barney Crockett, and ex-Scotland international footballer, Gordon Strachan officially opened the building with a ribbon cutting ceremony, with attendees able to enjoy a tour of the centre, followed by a taste-testing of some of the local delicacies.
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The centre has potential to provide almost 50,000 sq ft of flexible and affordable fully serviced office space, with the capacity to house over 2000 SMEs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and larger corporates.
With numerous bus routes stopping right in front of the building, Aberdeen is literally at the doorstep, with the Aberdeen stations only a 10 minute drive away. The centre has already enjoyed strong early interest from a variety of local businesses in the area, in sectors such as oil and gas, technology and training.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen City, Barney Crockett said: “It’s a pleasure to be marking this milestone for Citibase at Rubislaw Hill. Aberdeen’s rich business heritage is quite literally built upon the success of Rubislaw and its renowned granite quarry, so it’s fitting that the area remains home to the same spirit of commerce. The facilities underline Aberdeen’s modern-day role as a modern business hub with a focus on innovation and technology – we wish Citibase and the firms who will call Rubislaw Hill home, the very best for the months and years ahead.”
Citibase CEO Steve Jude, comments: “Our most recent Citibase Business Confidence Index revealed that 71% of Scottish SMEs prefer office contract lengths of less than three years, which is clear evidence that the flexible office revolution is gaining serious momentum in Scotland. Citibase is committed to providing Scottish SMEs with one of the best flexible office hubs in the city as demand continues to soar as businesses both large and small increasingly turn to our low-risk, short-term contracts.”
The centre’s launch is reflective of Scotland’s increased demand for flexible office space where businesses are growing or downsizing depending on their respective needs. The latest Citibase Business Confidence Index shows that Scottish SMEs are increasingly feeling the impacts of political uncertainty, making agility evermore important for growing businesses.
As with other Citibase business centres throughout the UK, Citibase Aberdeen Hill of Rubislaw offers flexible, short term and affordable contracts. As well as co-working areas, suites are offered in various sizes, from one person to much larger spaces, making it ideal for businesses at every stage of their development and appealing to SMEs who are often deterred by long term office contracts. Customers will also benefit from superfast internet, use of stylish breakout area facilities, 24/7 access, personalised call handling, and friendly reception and business support services from the specialist Concierge team.
Citibase Aberdeen Hill of Rubislaw is situated on the 2nd floor, H1, Hill of Rubislaw, Anderson Drive, Aberdeen AB15 6BL
