So you are in business now and actually have your own office. Congratulations! Now’s the time to think of the basic office supplies you need to get your business running smoothly from Day One. Set aside a reasonable budget for these essentials. It will pay off in time and bother saved. Let’s start with your desk. You need a functional desk and a comfortable office chair for the long hours you will be working. Shop around and get the best you can afford. If you have the space, a small couch and side table for visitors is a thoughtful addition. […]
Shared offices or co-working spaces are trending across the world. In India, too, entrepreneurs are drawn to the cost-saving benefits of a shared rather than private office. It also allows tremendous flexibility: work when you want, where you want, without any overheads and without the hassles of running an office. And there’s a very attractive hidden benefit as well. Sharing an office with others has the potential of leading to valuable future business relations. The open environment is conducive to the ebb and flow of a wide and varied canvas of professionals during a working day. Start-ups, creative professionals, lawyers, […]
“The Times They Are A-Changin’,” sang Bob Dylan (who recently won the Nobel Prize for Literature). This holds true as much today as it did when he wrote the iconic song more than fifty years ago. It holds specially true for businesses. These are dynamic times. A business that wants to keep pace with the times needs one thing most of all: flexibility. That’s why when it comes to finding an office from which to operate, businesses are choosing a serviced office over a conventional office. A serviced office is the inspirational solution for modern businesses that need to adapt […]
In the initial stages as a new company is being built, a dilemma occurs. There’s the need to project a professional image but there are also many calls on the company’s limited resources. How can the company create the right impression, be located at a prestigious address that speaks volumes for its credibility as a corporation of standing without the means to make it happen? The answer: by investing in a virtual office plan. This will enable the company to get all the tools required for a successful business set-up. For a flat fee, the company can get a business […]
In recent years, there’s been a decided shift in the business scenario. There are more and more start-ups and self-employed people: freelancers, designers, consultants. When once they worked from home or out of coffee shops, they are now leaning towards an exciting concept: a shared office space. This is usually set up in a business centre and consists of a large table with chairs around it, which different people can occupy at different times. They may use the same dedicated space every day or just come in and take any space that’s free. There’s something very exciting about the idea. […]
Having access to a well-furnished and equipped conference room is essential for entrepreneurs and consultants. But how good are your conference room manners? It is important to follow the right etiquette when leasing a conference or meeting room. If you don’t you will create a negative impression and the reputation of being an unwelcome client may affect your getting the bookings you want in the future. Here are some points of etiquette to bear in mind: Your attitude and behaviour. The fact that you are hiring the conference room does not mean that you can be rude and demanding. […]
Co-working spaces are trending. They are just the thing people working on their own are looking for because they “bring the social back into the workplace”. You rent a desktop in an open space for a flexible period. The space is shared by people coming from different backgrounds: entrepreneurs, freelancers, artists, designers, consultants. The environment is friendly and you have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded people. Co-working spaces foster collaboration and sharing of knowledge. They provide the human interaction people working on their own miss. The energy around the table is palpable. Creative juices flow. Work is more satisfying […]
Building a strong relationship with your clients is an essential part of business. Here are some ways you can effectively make it happen: 1. Put yourself in your client’s shoes. How would you like to be treated if you were in his place? Give the level of service and attention you would expect to every client regardless of their size of business. 2. Get to know your client’s area of business. Acquiring knowledge about your client’s area of business enables you to have a meaningful dialogue with him. You don’t have to become an expert in the industry but it […]
An average person spends 50% of his day time in office environment. In many types of research it is revealed that employees consider their office environment as a crucial element for work satisfaction. Space planning is an important aspect of working environment as it involves the arrangement and organization of office furniture to work effectively with availability of huge space. Why is space planning important? The foremost task for office planning is to look for an overall environment of the working site. Before designing anything, one should set the objectives of space planning. Some objectives can be reduced cost of […]
You may be thinking about getting a serviced office but have put off the decision to later. Money is tight. Not too many clients are walking through the door. You want to wait till you are ready. The question really is: ready for what? The best time to pick up a serviced office is NOW. For all the above reasons and more. If you have budget constraints, a serviced office could be your most cost-effective option yet. You don’t have to put down money you can’t afford for real estate.(Or take a loan and add to your liabilities.) Whatever money […]
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