Eastleigh has a prosperous economy with a vibrant business and commercial sector. Home to Southampton International Airport, Eastleigh benefits from other major transport links including the M27, M3, Port of Southampton and a rail link direct to London Waterloo.
The success of the economy is further strengthened by the presence of major employers such as Fortis Insurance, B&Q, and GE Aerospace As well as the big players the economy has a growing and developing small business sector, and overall, there are some 59,000 jobs in sectors including business and financial services, retail and construction.
In the centre of Eastleigh, Wessex House provides prestige serviced offices. Flexible low cost office space is available along with extensive business support, a wide range of services and a prime town centre location close to all major transport links, Wessex House is ideal for start-up, small and emerging businesses.
For information on views of visitors (published in April 2009) and the wide range of property, including offices, shops, industrial units and warehouses available in Eastleigh please view the property data base on www.invest-in-southampton.co.uk and sign up for news alerts.
Southern Entrepreneurs is an Eastleigh Borough Council project to help small businesses across Hampshire to start up, and existing small businesses to grow and prosper. Free membership, training and networking opportunities are available to sole traders, franchises and small businesses based in the borough of Eastleigh
The Economic Development Team at Eastleigh Borough Council works to improve the prosperity of individuals and businesses in the borough.
Please visit www.eastleigh4business.co.uk for information regarding business support including:
For free business advice and information contact Enterprise First and Business Link