We offer virtual services for all business types with reduced rates for creative industry businesses. Whether you are just starting out and can’t yet afford workspace or are happy to work from home but seeking a professional public image for your business.
A city centre address creates a confident and professional first impression and separates your business and home life and as a virtual office customer you are entitled to 20% off meeting room hire fees and free AV equipment use with any hire.
We have two premises to choose from: our South Belfast address at 51 Malone Road, BT9 6RY or our Cathedral Quarter address 46 Hill Street, BT1 2LB.
Have a look at the information below on the options and prices available. Once you have decided you want to go ahead there is a simple online application to complete available here or get in touch with us if you have any questions or for more information. You can also check out the FAQs at the bottom of the page.
Blick is a local, independent social enterprise offering affordable shared workspace, events, services and support for creatives in Belfast. Choosing Blick means your money goes to support the local economy and the creative industries in Northern Ireland.
Our services have been designed by creatives for creatives. We cut out the unnecessary extras and aim to offer excellent value for money and really good service by a small but professional team. We have over 10 years experience providing virtual services for creatives. We know what we are doing and can be relied upon to provide a professional service as well as being friendly and approachable.
We currently have three buildings in Belfast, two in Belfast’s vibrant and creative Cathedral Quarter area close to Belfast School of Art and the other in leafy South Belfast near Queens University Belfast. Both areas are lively and safe and have good access to local amenities (coffee shops, cafes, bars and cultural buildings including The Mac in the Cathedral Quarter and The Ulster Museum and botanic gardens in South Belfast).
We will redirect up to 15 items of regular and standard large letter sized business mail to the address of your choice monthly. Post beyond the 15 letters will be charged at the price of postage and the cost will be added to your following bill.
As a virtual office customer you are entitled to 20% off meeting and boardroom hire fees (free AV equipment use with room hire).
Monthly Rate (Paid Quarterly) | Annual Rate | |
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UK Based Creative* Business | £20 | £175 |
UK Based Non-Creative Business | £27.50 | £275 |
EU Based Creative* Businesses | £27.50 | £275 |
EU Based Non-Creative Businesses | £37.50 | £375 |
Non-EU based Businesses please contact us to enquire about costings.
*The vision of Blick Shared Studios is to focus on the needs of creative industry entrepreneurs. Creative businesses will be classified as eligible for reduced creative industry prices for virtual services using the UK’s definition of the creative industries – ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’ – includes thirteen sectors: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, interactive leisure software (ie. video games), music, the performing arts, publishing, software, and television and radio.
We will redirect business mail to the address of your choice weekly. Up to 25 items of regular and standard large letter sized mail per calendar month. Post beyond the 25 letters will be charged at the price of postage and the cost will be added to your following bill.
As a virtual office customer you are entitled to 20% off meeting and boardroom hire fees (free AV equipment use with room hire).
Monthly Rate (Paid Quarterly) | Yearly Rate | |
---|---|---|
UK based Creative* Business | £27.50 | £275 |
UK based Non-Creative Business | £37.50 | £375 |
EU based Creative* Businesses | £37.50 | £375 |
EU based Non-Creative Businesses | £47.50 | £475 |
Non-EU based Businesses please contact us to enquire about costings.
*The vision of Blick Shared Studios is to focus on the needs of creative industry entrepreneurs. Creative businesses will be classified as eligible for reduced creative industry prices for virtual services using the UK’s definition of the creative industries – ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’ – includes thirteen sectors: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, interactive leisure software (ie. video games), music, the performing arts, publishing, software, and television and radio.
All fees must be paid in advance by bank transfer, cash or cheque, to enable this we will supply our account details before the account is set up. All monthly fees must be paid quarterly in advance and all annual fees must be paid in full in advance.
We will let you know via email when any parcels or oversized letters arrive, however unfortunately due to the costs involved all parcels and oversized letters (not including standard large letter sized post) must either be collected at an arranged time from our main premises at 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY or can be forwarded at an additional cost.
Mail will be redirected via Royal Mail to the address supplied on a weekly or monthly basis depending on the service selected.
For UK creative businesses our monthly business address service costs £20 per month or £175 annually or for our weekly business address service £27.50 per month or £275 annually.
For UK non-creative businesses our monthly business address service costs £27.50 per month or £275 per year or for our weekly business address service £37.50 per month or £375 annually.
For EU Creative businesses our business address service costs £27.50 per month or £275 per year (forwarded monthly) or £37.50 per month or £375 annually (forwarded weekly).
For EU non-Creative businesses our business address service costs £37.50 per month or £375 per year (forwarded monthly) or £47.50 per month or £475 annually (forwarded weekly).
You can choose between our two premises: South Belfast, 51 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RY or Cathedral Quarter, Belfast City Centre, 46 Hill Street, Belfast BT1 2LB.
If you are interested in workspace, virtual services, room hire or coming to any of our events or any general enquiries get in touch.
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