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 […]
Co-working or shared office spaces have become one of the hottest trends in workspaces. This is an option where an office rental, workstation or something similar is occupied by people working alone or in very small teams. Very often there is just one large table at which people work with no assigned seating. Set your laptop down on the table and just get down to business. Co-working spaces operate as temporary work hubs that anyone can rent by the hour, day or month. They have evolved and morphed into new types of workplaces that attract people who love the freedom […]
There’s nothing to equal the joy of starting your own business and seeing it take off. What you need is a great idea and the ability to work really hard. Here are some stellar business ideas to get you thinking. The hard work is up to you so before you decide to start out on your own, make that commitment to hard work. Most of these ideas do not need a great deal of investment in terms of money but you do need to make that all-important investment of time. Career coaching If you have a knack for training, why […]
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 […]
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 […]
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