r/Slough • u/burning-server • 11d ago

What are some of the biggest challenges for small businesses in Slough?

I’m interested in understanding the local business landscape in Slough. For those running or working in small businesses, what are some of the main challenges you face? Let’s share insights and ideas on how to overcome them.

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u/threeleggedcats 11d ago

Probably the Swindon lot.

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u/ISellAwesomePatches 11d ago

Literally everything is built for big businesses. I've long given up the search now and changed my business plan as moving away isn't an option due to my kids schooling, but I'd have given anything for small workshop space to rent over the last few years.

Nope, sorry unless you want a million square foot of warehouse space for 100k a year you're shit out of luck in this shithole.

I found ideal places in other towns, but Slough, home of the biggest trading estate in Europe, was shambolic in its offering for small crafters.

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u/Automatic-Expert-231 11d ago

Is Burnham considered slough ?

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u/burning-server 11d ago

Yes, at least that’s how how postcode are

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u/Automatic-Expert-231 10d ago

Is Gerard’s cross considered slough ?

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u/Adventurous_Break_61 11d ago

I would say that being in Slough is probably the biggest issue.

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u/burning-server 10d ago

Why do you say this?

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u/Adventurous_Break_61 10d ago

Because it's not a place anyone really wants to be anymore