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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Make way, here come the start-ups!


According to a recent study by the Kauffman foundation, 2010 had the highest start-up rate in the last 15 years!

What does that mean for executive suite providers?

A huge opportunity!

It means there's 565,000 new businesses out there who may be looking for a plug-n-play office or maybe a virtual office.

When starting a new company, entrepreneurs need to meet prospects, future investors, providers, etc... but there is not a whole lot of money to rent an office. Scheduling meetings in the living room isn't the best option. What would you do?
Have you considered a virtual office? You can still work from home, but you'll have an address to use in your business cards, someone answering your phone and a place for occasional meetings. Best of all is it's affordable.

If your start-up is ready to go further, then consider an executive suite. A ready to use office, staffed and with flexible leases. You can lease for 3 months to test the waters.

If you're wondering where are all these new companies, try the top 5 states for start ups.

1. Nevada
2. Georgia
3. California
4. Louisiana
5. Colorado

These states provide government incentives, numerous graduate students who create their own companies and in some cases, high unemployment rates causing desperate businessmen looking for a new opportunity.

What are you waiting for? Give us a call and we'll find the best office solution for your growing business.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Relocating A Business Quickly And Efficiently

If you are looking to move your company to a new location, there are many elements to take into consideration, and doing so in a quick manner will be beneficial to you, your employees, and the overall success of your business. First, it is important to look into and understand certain things such as commercial leases, as they are very different from residential leases, zoning problems, the decision of buying, building, or leasing your new office, and ways to save money on your office space.

Saving money is usually one of the most important things to take into consideration, as starting a business can cost an arm and leg if not executed the right way. Downsizing has become society's middle name and sometimes that may mean an empty office space. Another way to keep your budget from straying is to look into any areas that offer incentives for new businesses. Many communities will offer low-interest loans or even tax abatements.

Making sure you have all the proper items ready to go before you relocate is crucial in making your move as easy, quick, and stress free as possible. Desk supplies such as pens, tape, staplers, notepads, white-out, and Post-It notes are just a few things to make sure you have ready and in stock for your executive office space, as the rest is normally taken care of for you. Already furnished office spaces are available to businesses that are renting or leasing to save money, so that may be an option to consider when moving your company.

Being as prepared as possible before your move will make relocating a smooth sailing process, which is exactly the way it should be. If it means making a list of things to bring and things to leave behind, by all means, do so. A quick and easy move will only motivate you to put your best work forward and strive for the success of your company.

Monday, April 4, 2011

A Virtual Work Environment

There are many elements that play into starting up your own company. One of the main things to address is where your office location will be. To substantially reduce the startup costs while still giving your business a solid, official presence, virtual offices are a great way to go. Instead of worrying about a long-term lease and paying an expensive security deposit for an office space that you may rarely use, virtual offices will let you work from anywhere you desire while still reaping the benefits of having a formal office address and telephone number.

For instance, if you are a lawyer that is working on a large case a few states away, or even across the country, you can set up a virtual office so that your clients can still call you, send emails, fax you, etc. This type of temporary office space is great for people who may travel often for their work, or who may only have a few employees and have no need for a large office on a daily basis. The great thing about these office spaces is that you can rent by the hour for all your business meeting needs, you won't have to deal with the long-term commitments, and there is no need to purchase furniture because many of these spaces come fully furnished.

Keeping a business running smoothly is something that many people don't need to go into an office every day to do. Also, many people travel and rarely stay in one place due to their work obligations, so a virtual office space is ideal for many companies and employees. Look into renting your own executive office space and no longer limit yourself to where you can do your job.