The interior décor of your office can have a considerable impact on your business. The decorations in your workplace, or the lack thereof, directly impact the productivity, efficiency, happiness, and even the absenteeism of your employees. But apart from the workers, an inviting and beautifully decorated office will also significantly impact the perception of your […] … Read More »

Not many people will admit to loving their jobs, but it can help to have an office that you look forward to going to every day. When it comes to finding a job these days, many people will look at things like work/life balance, atmosphere and benefits in addition to the salary or prestige of a business. … Read More »

Running your own business is a richly multifaceted way to make a living that involves keeping a lot of plates spinning. And no matter what you do or where you do it, part of the life of a small business owner is being able to mitigate risk. It’s about identifying and eliminating anything which could keep you from operational excellence or undermine your business’ efficiency. … Read More »

Coming up with exact numbers on the cost of employee turnover is nearly impossible, but there is no doubt that it is high. It can have a significant impact on morale, not to mention putting strain on coworkers that have to do the missing employee’s job. Most businesses will lose an employee here or there, […] … Read More »

More and more businesses are choosing serviced offices, and these have many benefits. But is a serviced office right for you? Here are some of the key benefits you can expect that will help your company become more productive and save you money too. … Read More »

A commonly asked question by employers is whether allowing your staff to work from home is a good idea or not. Some may argue that they fear their team will not work as well in a home environment, and some worry that staff members may take advantage of this new found freedom. However, allowing your team to work from home if they want could bring many benefits to your business, so if you are still on the fence, check them out! … Read More »

We all understand the need to embed environmentally friendly practices into our work culture. Perhaps your company already recycles its IT equipment or has cut down on the amount of electricity you use. But did you know that shrinking the size of your waste can also significantly reduce your carbon footprint? The volume of rubbish produced by businesses across the country can be staggering - and a lot of it could avoided if you made better choices. … Read More »

Did you know that the average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of paper each year? And 45% of that paper ends up in the trash. Talk about a waste of time and resources. In this article we look at some ways you can become more efficient and more environmentally friendly by reducing your use of paper in the office. … Read More »

Your employees are the life behind your business as they are there day in and day out doing all of those things that help your business to grow and exist. What they do in those days at work will dictate the future of your business, as well as how fast things are able to go. So being able to provide them with a conducive work environment can help to make sure that their work hours are as productive and effective as possible. … Read More »

It’s also handy to think about whether you have any potential for the space too. Because there may be a need to expand the office if you grow. So if you’re building, and you’re building small to start with, think about having some room to expand in case you need to too. … Read More »