Office tips - Part 2

WHERE YOU WORK AFFECTS HOW YOU WORK

The environment in which you work directly affects your efficiency and productivity. People have different work spaces and different needs. But, according to design experts, there are some elements everyone needs to look at when designing the perfect work space. Windows : Are not just for looking out from though it’s amazing what a lift a good view can give. Windows provide better light for working and, it’s been found that people who work in spaces with windows get better sleep than those in windowless spaces. Greenery : A few green plants can have a real impact on worker happiness. People feel better about their jobs than […]

Goodbye 9 to 5 & Hello Flexi Hours

Remember 9 to 5? Forget it. The trend today is flexi hours. This means flexible scheduling of work to adjust to responsibilities at work and home. It can mean starting and ending workdays at different times or doing some of your work at home. Parents may choose to arrive at work later so they can take their children to school. There may be other reasons like avoiding rush hour commutes for starting work early or late. Whatever the flexible schedule an employee follows, there is usually a window of time during the day when everyone is expected to be present […]

Give Your Workspace a Makeover

You spend most of your working day at your workspace and it’s the same old scenario day after day.The same walls, the same shelves. And the same old piles of paper that just keep mounting up. It’s depressing and hardly conducive to productivity. So, it makes sense to refresh your workspace. Give it a makeover. You need a budget but it need not be very high. There are several ways in which you can give your workspace a fresh new look without a huge price tag. The first thing to do – which doesn’t cost anything but involves serious commitment […]

How to Score an Ace When Choosing Office Space?

So you have to get a new office space? The decision isn’t easy. The space you choose can impact your business in many ways. It can affect your day-to-day business, employee morale and, importantly, your brand image. Here are some considerations you should keep in mind before signing on the dotted line on your lease or sale deed. The right location The law of supply and demand might dictate the location. Striking the right balance between what is available and affordable and what you need is a challenge. Take time to find a location that is at least close to […]

IT’S “VIRTUALLY” EASY FOR START-UPS TO GET STARTED

Starting a new business can be exciting but it’s also fraught with challenges. You have plans and ideas. But you may well find that putting them into operation in the real world isn’t easy. Getting an office space is one of the biggest hurdles you will face. Just this one element can soak up your budget like a sponge. But how can you conduct a business without a place to do it from? There’s an affordable and brilliant answer to the problem. Go virtual. In other words, opt for a virtual office. This means having an office without actually having […]

How to be a successful freelancer?

As a freelancer, you can view the world as a series of opportunities. On the plus side is a lot of freedom to plan your day but it also requires discipline. You are your own boss and you need to be good at making the right rules to succeed. The first thing you need to do is make a marketing/business plan. Put everything on paper: what you want to achieve and the important issues and challenges you face. Once you see it all on paper, you will be able to think clearly and make decisions before you’ve taken the plunge. […]