How conference rooms can play multiple roles

Most companies need a conference or meeting room. The question is, should a conference room be only for conferences? That would be limiting its usage, which is why we often see conference rooms being left empty for a long time, taking up precious space. But a conference room can play multiple roles. DBS business centers […]

INVEST IN YOUR EMPLOYEES AND GET A GREAT ROI

There are some organizations that put employee training and development on the back burner. They do not see an immediate benefit and view investing in their employees as more optional than essential. They do not see the expense as worth their while. They would be making a costly mistake. Investing in your employees will actually […]

Virtual Office solutions – what start-ups need to get started

How do start-ups get started? A survey shows that what most start-ups need is an office from which to start work from day one. With constraints on capital, they cannot buy or rent office space, specially in a good business location. What many end up doing is working from home or going across to a coffee shop or […]

WHY HIRING A CONFERENCE OR MEETING ROOM MAKES GOOD BUSINESS SENSE

Many offices utilize precious office space for meeting and conference rooms only to discover that they don’t require them as much as they thought. Like guest rooms in a home, they are under-utilized but still need to be maintained and cared for. If you identify with this scenario, you may need to make a hard decision: rent […]

HOW TO GROW YOUR CUSTOMER BASE

            At the heart of a successful business are satisfied customers. Growing that customer base is a challenge. But it can be done. Here are some tips that you can adopt to help your business grow. 1. Focus on the right customers and do everything you can not only to keep […]

IS YOUR BUSINESS LOCATION NEIGHBOURHOOD-FRIENDLY?

Choosing a location for your business generally has three main considerations – proximity to customers, suppliers and employees. Other issues are easy transport and parking facilities,proximity to competitors and affiliated businesses which could impact your business.             Depending on the nature of the business, you need a location with ready access […]

Pitching your idea to investors …. in 30 minutes or less

              You have a great business idea. Very soon it will become clear to you that to turn that idea into concrete reality will mean raising capital. You will need to sell the idea to investors. And usually you get a window of 30 minutes or less to make your pitch. […]

Workplace Interiors and Paintings

Continuing from Those Effective Interiors at a Workplace TIP for the Meeting Space — If the room is used for internal meetings, create enough solid walls for capturing brainstorms on. If the room is client-facing, subtly add brand-connecting paintings, something that will start a conversation. And always make sure the room is equipped for all […]

Those Effective Interiors at a Workplace

How to increase the impact of a workplace’s look/feel which influences the overall motivation, attitude and commitment of an employee towards his organization — we work on a few key principles that can make all the difference when creating one effective workplace: The first impression Upon entering your workplace, what does the layout and design […]

How to prepare for a Meeting

Meetings that generate more hot air than meaningful decisions are a nuisance. The culprit is often poor planning. Here’s how to do your groundwork to set up an effective meeting: Clarify the purpose of the meeting. If you can’t figure out what you need to accomplish, you shouldn’t be calling a meeting. Prepare an agenda […]