The open office is now the most common office layout across the UK and the USA. So, does the open office make for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace? Or is the open office a nightmare of noise and discomfort for employees? So, does the open office increase or decrease productivity? The jury is still […]
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13 Tips for Turning Your Office into a Sanctuary for Creativity
A lot of businesses are recognizing that employees need to feel comfortable in their workspace. Turning bland and traditional office decor into creative havens can yield very positive results for you and your business. But what makes a space ‘creative’ exactly? It’s hard to define, but a creative space will boost morale, increase productivity and […]
6 No-Fail Office Design Ideas for a Comfortable and Productive Staff
Did you know that the design of your office has a direct impact on your employees? More than just a paycheck and benefits, today’s top professionals are looking to for a work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity while reducing stress. When your staff is in an office space that is safe, clean, healthy, and […]
5 Financial Considerations When Opening a Second Business Location
When you decide you’re ready to open a second business location, you’ve likely been putting in an incredible amount of hard work already to achieve some success. It can be a fantastic feeling to know your dream is becoming a reality in more places than one. But before you can open another outlet, you’ll have […]
Business Location Strategies for Startups and New SMEs
In How to Choose a Location for Your Small Business, I discussed picking a location based on customer and other factors, without considering the importance of search engine visibility. However, having a location strategy is as important as choosing a good location for customers and staff. In a business environment where search engine visibility is […]
Why More Businesses are Turning to Coworking
The labor market remains tight, and businesses are turning to creative solutions to find skilled workers. A potential, growing option is coworking. Charge Spot defines coworking as a space where freelancers, startups, and now larger businesses get together and share a workspace. Coworking will continue to grow more popular as the traditional salaried worker gives […]
Staying Connected During an Office Move
Businesses often move locations for a variety of reasons, the most common being that the company has either grown or downsized and they need a new office to accommodate their current staff size. Other reasons businesses choose to move locations may be a too-small parking lot, a hike in rent, or extended construction going on […]
Startups: From the Basement to a Shared Office Space
One of the first indications a startup is growing is when the business moves from the basement into an office. What we call startups today were some of the earliest businesses to explore “shared office space” because often they could not stay in the home but also couldn’t afford traditional office space, so often they […]
6 Tips When Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Company
If you have ever tried cleaning a commercial workplace by yourself, you certainly know this task is often difficult and demanding. A do-it-yourself cleaning process will also most likely fail to provide the results you envision. This is why hiring a reliable commercial cleaning company comes in handy. Before hiring any company in your area […]
Office Automation: Is Your Business Keeping Up?
Automation is often considered as the preserve of heavily mechanized, just-in-time production verticals such as automotive, or similar ‘Industry’ with a capital ‘I.’ But a growing host of innovative products and services is changing that rapidly. From safety mechanisms to protect workers, through to cost-saving efficiency devices, the age of interconnected sensors and integrated management […]
