Ben’s story… Ben became a member of Perch Coworking when we first opened in April 2018 as a single member. His team have grown over the past 7 years to a whopping 45 employees. The team now work out from The Old Bakery, Bicester...a stunning office space purely dedicated to the Pace64 team, when they come in, and it's working really well.
Tell us a bit about your business
I run a digital media agency, specialising in motorsport. Our remit is to help teams, drivers, personalities, sponsors and any other affiliated parties get the most out of their online presence. This includes anything and everything from defining tone of voice and content strategy to organising film shoots, live event coverage, community management, data analytics and so on.
How did you find out about Point of Difference?
I’m a Bicester resident and happened to walk past Perch Coworking pretty much every day en route to the local shops. When I decided to set up Pace64, I dropped in for a chat with the managers, Andy and Vashti Bedwell and was instantly sold!
What have been the benefits of using the Point of Difference portfolio?
Where to begin?! Location is obviously a big positive for me – but not only due to the proximity to my home. Perch and The Old Bakery are located right in the heart of town, close to all the amenities and transport links you could require. The coworking and office space is beautifully presented and immaculately maintained. The facilities at Perch CW (meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, catering, etc.) are all excellent and there’s always a space to escape to if you need privacy. Flexibility is crucial for our business, as we work almost every other weekend – often at offset hours to align with clients around the world. At Perch CW and now our office at The Old Bakery, we have 24/7 access and it’s always bright and warm in the office – no matter what crazy time of day we arrive! All things considered, it’s also very good value for money. But most of all, it’s the people that make the spaces what they are. Everybody involved – from the management to those who use the space – are great fun be around. It really is a lovely community.
Has working among a community brought added benefits?
Absolutely. Aside from creating a great atmosphere, it’s also helped us make some very useful connections – from fellow creatives such as photographers, designers and others, to those offering essential business services such as accountants and lawyers etc. That’s the beauty of Point of Difference – it creates a wonderful mix of talents in a relaxed setting that encourages collaboration.
All-round benefits.
Thanks to Ben’s testimonial, we can show you how our facility offers all-round benefits to teams. Ben’s team all work remotely on different time schedules depending on when they are needed around the globe, so to have a warm and light dedicated space they can come into 24/7 has clear advantages.
If you would like to know more about Pace64 or to connect with Ben and his team, drop us a line and we'll connect you.
And, if you would like to discover your coworking community in the heart of Bicester, visit
w: pointofdifference.co.uk or call the PoD team on 01869 690126 for an informal chat or to arrange a tour of the space.