Over the last 10 years, coworking has grown from a small movement into a global industry with an estimated 21,000 spaces worldwide. As the movement has evolved, so has the language we use to describe these shared workspaces. “Shared workspace” or “shared office space” are the umbrella terms used to describe any type [...]
I am tempted to say: Yes, be careful! This answer may surprise many of you. I have been an enthusiastic observer of coworking ever since 'The Work Club' started in Emeryville, CA, in 2003. I believe that all players in the Workspace-as-a-Service arena will eventually converge to offer a menu of choices ranging from [...]
An on-demand office space is workspace that is available when a business needs it. But, these workspaces don’t demand a permanent presence from the business. For many small businesses, this presents the best of both worlds for several reasons. Save the Expense of a Full-Time Office With an on-demand office space, you aren’t responsible [...]
If you have made a resolution to ramp up your productivity this year, you aren’t alone! Business owners are constantly faced with having to wear multiple hats, and to do that they must squeeze as much out of each day. The key to making the most of your time is [...]
No one knows exactly what will happen to taxes on January 1, but if you are in business, you can probably bet that rates are not likely to be going down. President Obama and Congress are involved in negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff, which would result in higher taxes if a deal is [...]
Every business is, first and foremost, made up of its employees. As a business owner, it is in your power to hire the best employees for the job, but that all depends on your hiring protocol. When you start the process, there are several things to keep in mind to [...]
Recently, the amount of businesses switching from physical offices to a virtual office has grown dramatically. There are still some skeptics of the virtual office model, but in the future, this model is going to continue to grow and thrive. Here are some reasons you can expect this method of [...]
Square turns your iPad into a cash register Business is done everywhere these days – not just in an office. When you’re on the go, you can still do business just as well as you would in an office if you have the right [...]
Pacific Business Centers' testimonial of their very successful ShoreTel telephony solution. Scott Chambers and Charlotte Worrel document the success Pacific Business Centers has had in servicing their shared office space clients. ShoreTel is a huge part of Pacific Business Center's success in the Bay Area and throughout California. About Pacific Business Centers (rebranded as [...]
The recent government cutbacks on all levels – city, state, and federal – would be enough to make any entrepreneur nervous, but they don’t have to make you nervous. As long as you’re willing to stay flexible (which is a given when you use a serviced office or virtual office) [...]
