04/09/2026
Saeda Bahadur runs Melwest Eco Energy, an accredited retailer for hot water, air conditioning, and solar systems, from Suite 9 at Westend Business Hub.
A year ago she made a call a lot of business owners avoid: she downsized from a full warehouse in Hoppers Crossing into a coworking suite on Watton Street. Not because the business got smaller, but because being close to her clients turned out to matter more than square metres.
In her own words:
"I have a great experience working here because all of my clients and the people I want to meet know where the place is. I'm so glad I can live, work, and volunteer close by."
That's the trade a lot of local business owners don't realise they're allowed to make. Less space, more proximity. Lower overheads, higher visibility. A workday that still leaves room for the school run.
Full testimonial in the video above.