Dorset-based Say Coffee celebrates four years of growth

Say Coffee, which operates from Arena Offices’ Ferndown location, has gone from strength to strength since it was founded in 2020.

Owner Jeffrey Barnacle faced redundancy in 2020 during the pandemic, prompting him to take a leap of faith and found Say Coffee.

He then moved into his very own office space at Arena Offices in Ferndown having worked in the location previously.

Now a local and national coffee supplier, Say Coffee counts Tottenham Hotspur FC, Sandown Mercedes Benz, Wimborne Town FC, Oceania Automotive, Yeovil Audi/Volvo, and Daish Hotels among its clients.

The business also reports it is set to generate £1 million revenue a year.

Jeffrey, who has over 30 years of experience in the coffee industry, said his achievement has reminded him why he chose to bring Say Coffee to life in the first place.

He added: “Starting my own business was daunting, but I’d always encourage anyone who has a dream to take that big step. I look back on the early days and I’m amazed at how far I’ve come.

“It feels like Arena Offices has been a part of my growth journey - they were one of my first customers.

"They’ve walked beside me since the beginning and the team at the Ferndown office feels like an extension of my own.

"I’ve always enjoyed a really positive working environment with Arena, and it’s made a big difference.”

Marketing director of Arena Offices Helen Deverill said: “We’re committed to nurturing SMEs like Say Coffee to grow into larger companies.

"We saw Jeffrey’s vision and know just how important It is for every size business to work in an uplifting environment, where success is part of the everyday.

“It’s wonderful to see Jeffrey enjoying success. He’s truly passionate about his business, and hitting the magic million is an incredible achievement. Plus, his coffee tastes great.”

With locations across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and Dorset, Arena Offices provide diverse workspaces for businesses to collaborate and perform.