Introducing the SBBC Tenant Portal: A New Era of Business Centre Community

For over two decades, we've been providing flexible workspace to businesses across Surrey and Buckinghamshire. In that time, we've learned something important: the most successful tenants aren't just those with the best products or services – they're the ones who connect with the community around them.

That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of the SBBC Tenant Portal – built in partnership with ReferralSpace, the innovation platform dedicated to helping commercial property monetise its inventory and elevate the value of bricks and mortar.

Together, we've created a purpose-built digital platform designed to transform how our 103 tenants across four locations connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Why We Built This

Running a business centre isn't just about providing four walls and a desk. Over the years, we've watched countless business relationships form in our kitchens and corridors – an accountant picks up a new client from the consultancy next door, a physiotherapist refers patients to the counsellor upstairs, a web designer lands a project from the recruitment firm down the hall.

These organic connections are incredibly valuable, but they've always been somewhat random. If you happen to bump into the right person at the right time, brilliant. If not, you might never know that the perfect client or collaborator was working in the same building.

The SBBC Tenant Portal changes that. It takes the serendipity of business centre networking and supercharges it with purpose-built tools for discovery, connection, and referral.

What the Portal Offers

The Power of 103 Businesses

Here's something remarkable about our tenant community: across our four locations, we have 103 businesses spanning an extraordinary range of industries and specialisms.

Think about what that means for your business. Within our community, you'll find potential clients, suppliers, partners, and collaborators for almost any business need. Need an accountant who understands small businesses? There's probably one in your building. Looking for a web designer? Check the directory. Want a reliable IT support provider? Your fellow tenants have recommendations.

The portal makes this network visible and accessible for the first time.

How the Referral System Works

At the heart of the portal is our referral system – a structured way to give and receive business recommendations within our trusted community.

More Than Software

The portal isn't just a piece of technology – it's a reflection of something we believe deeply: that business centres should be communities, not just collections of offices that happen to share a building.

Our partnership with ReferralSpace was a natural fit. Their platform is specifically designed to help commercial property operators unlock the hidden value in their tenant networks – turning physical proximity into genuine business opportunity. It's exactly what we've been wanting to offer our community.

"We've always said that our tenants are our biggest asset. The portal is our way of making that more than just words – it's a tool that lets tenants become assets to each other."

The businesses in our centres have chosen to be here rather than working from home, renting a room somewhere, or taking on a traditional commercial lease. They've chosen community over isolation. The portal honours that choice by making the community more valuable.

Privacy and Control

We know that not every business wants to be visible in the same way. The portal gives you complete control over your presence:

Participation is entirely optional. If you simply want to use the portal to stay informed about building announcements and nothing more, that's absolutely fine. The community features are there for those who want them.

What's Coming Next

This launch is just the beginning. We're already planning enhancements based on tenant feedback:

Getting Started

If you're a current SBBC tenant, getting started couldn't be simpler:

1. Visit the portal: Head to portal.surreyandbucksbusinesscentres.co.uk
2. Sign in: Use your registered email address to access your account
3. Complete your profile: Add your business details, services, and what you're looking for
4. Explore: Browse the directory, see who's in your building (and across our other locations), and start connecting

If you have any questions or need help getting set up, our team is here to help. Just ask at reception or drop us a message.

For Prospective Tenants

If you're not yet part of the SBBC community but you're considering joining us, the portal is one more reason to make the move. When you take space with us, you're not just getting an office – you're joining a network of 103 businesses who are actively looking to connect and collaborate.

In a world where networking often means awkward events and forced conversations, the SBBC Tenant Portal offers something different: genuine business relationships built on shared space and mutual benefit.

The Future of Business Centres

We believe the future of flexible workspace isn't just about providing space – it's about providing value that extends beyond square footage. The businesses that thrive will be those embedded in communities that support their growth.

The SBBC Tenant Portal is our commitment to building that kind of community. It's technology in service of human connection, designed to make our centres more valuable to every business within them.

We can't wait to see what our tenants will build together.