Expert Business Support Included With Your Membership
One-to-one coaching, workshops, and expert growth advice – all included with your membership. At BASE Bordon, we believe workspace should do more than provide a desk. Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, or simplifying how you work, our support helps you move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Meet Michael Gordeev
Your business growth manager
Michael brings over a decade of experience leading marketing for global brands like Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, and BAT – combined with 7+ years helping small businesses grow through strategy and digital marketing.
He’s here to help you work smarter, not harder – with simple systems, practical guidance, and a plan tailored to your goals.
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Unlike traditional workspace providers who charge extra for business support, BASE Bordon includes expert guidance as part of your membership. Access strategic advice, practical workshops, and one-to-one coaching designed to accelerate your business growth.
Whether you’re a pre-start entrepreneur, early-stage business, or established company looking to scale, our support adapts to your specific needs and challenges. At BASE Bordon, we believe in nurturing every aspect of your business.
Connect, Innovate, and Grow with The Wire
Join an exclusive community platform for Oxford Innovation Space customers, teams, and trusted partners where you can:
- Discover strategic partners and collaboration opportunities across the network
- Attend webinars, live streams, and masterclasses by industry leaders
- Showcase your business and increase visibility
- Connect with like-minded people in chat rooms, interest groups, and cross-centre networking
- Tap into expert business support, playbooks, and resources
Expert support included in your membership
Strategic business
planning
Personal business coaching
Innovation
planning
Talent
management
Leadership and management
Marketing
strategy
Business growth workshops & masterclasses
International
trade planning
Financial
planning
Finding new customers and growing sales
Neil Hawkins from Future World 3D came to our Business Clinic struggling to attract high-quality opportunities. Through targeted strategy refinement, he achieved 64 letters sent, 43 opportunities created, 10 appointments booked, and 2 new clients – all for just £247 investment.”
Business Development Tools
GROWTHmapper™
Oxford Innovation has developed GROWTHmapper™ to help high growth businesses achieve their ambitions. This digital diagnostic tool consolidates over 20 years’ experience of nurturing successful high growth businesses and is used to model your business across multiple areas for future strategic growth.
Beauhurst
Beauhurst is a searchable database of the UK’s fastest-growing businesses, along with the funds and accelerators that back them.
Oxford Innovation Space has a subscription to the Beauhurst platform, which allows us to track 32,000+ companies across the country, from early-stage start-ups to established scaleups.
Using Beauhurst we can find comprehensive information on sources of funding and grants.
Leading Edge Only
Oxford Innovation Space has an exciting partnership with Leading Edge Only (LEO), the world’s largest Global Innovation Platform. Operating in over 120 countries, LEO connects innovative fast-growth start-ups & scale-ups to corporations seeking the latest innovative technologies, products, services or expertise – corporates such as IBM, Fujitsu & Walgreens Boots Alliance.
This is a free service for those customers who are seeking to get their solutions and expertise in-front of major corporations.
Microsoft – Accelerating Startups & Scaleups
We partner with Microsoft to support software companies through comprehensive Cloud solutions, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure. Startups gain access to go-to-market channels and transformative digital tools.
Google for Startups Cloud Program
BASE Bordon customers benefit from Google’s startup support, including mentoring, event sponsorships, and tailored cloud solutions to help founders navigate growth in the digital age.
Dell for Startups Access
Dell provides BASE Bordon customers with exclusive discounts, technical advisory services, and comprehensive end-to-end support, along with speaking opportunities and event access.
Oxford Innovation Finance Angel Network
We offer access to one of the UK’s largest and oldest Angel Investment Networks, helping businesses secure vital funding for their next growth phase.
GrantFinder
GrantFinder provides comprehensive access to local, national, and international funding opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in securing financial support.
Barclays Eagle Labs
Partnering with Barclays, we bring Eagle Labs currently to three of our centres, offering expert mentorship, industry insight, and investor access to accelerate startup growth.
Expert support across every business function.
Innovation Planning
Leadership and management development
Collaborate with the Bordon business community, and get help where it matters most.
We host regular business events and workshops for our members.
Strategy & Operations
- Personal business coaching
- Strategic planning & goal setting
- Systems for smarter working
Innovation & Leadership
- Leadership development
- Innovation workshops
- Collaboration with local businesses
Sales &
Marketing
- Customer acquisition planning
- Marketing strategy
- Sales process refinement
Finance
& Funding
- Grant and investor access
- Financial forecasting
- Exit planning & investment readiness
People
& Teams
- Hiring & recruitment support
- Team development strategies
- Talent retention planning
Whether you’re building a lean business or freeing yourself from corporate overhead, we meet you where you are.
Oxford Innovation Space Network. Access to national expertise
As part of the Oxford Innovation Space network, BASE Bordon members gain access to business support specialists across 30+ centres across the UK and Ireland. This means broader expertise, additional networking opportunities, and connections to potential partners, customers, and investors throughout the UK.
Workshop Programmes
Keep Learning, Keep Growing
We run regular sessions to help you build knowledge, make decisions, and connect with like-minded businesses.
Business Clinics
Hot seat coaching & peer feedback
Marketing Deep Dives
AI, digital trends & content strategies
LinkedIn Mastery
Build a powerful presence
Financial Planning
Understand your numbers
Innovation Workshops
Think bigger, act smarter
Leadership Labs
Manage with clarity & empathy
Get Started
Begin your growth journey today
Book a free, no-obligation business consultation to discuss your challenges, opportunities, and growth objectives. Even if you’re not ready for workspace, we’re here to help.