8 Organisation Tips to Transform Your Office

August 10, 2016

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For some people a cluttered office is a sign that they are working very hard. Nothing could be further from truth. A cluttered office reduces your productivity significantly. Researchers have found that people who keep their workspace well-organized are able to improve their productivity significantly by being able to find things quickly, respond to customers fast and keeping unwanted distractions to a minimum. That is why experts are continuously at work to find ways to organize the office and everyday life and come up with tools to help you achieve efficiency. Below we have come up with 8 tips to help you get closer to that goal.

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6 Less Tangible Benefits of Shared Offices for Start-ups

August 4, 2016

Shared Office
Everyone knows how cheap, flexible and convenient shared offices are for start-ups. Many fledgling companies leave incubators and go into a shared, serviced office as it’s the next step towards that huge company HQ (or at least a long-term lease). The size, short notice periods and built-in equipment and utilities are known benefits, but there are just as many “soft” advantages to shared office spaces.

Some people might think it sounds a bit frat-like, and wonder if any work ever gets done. Of course it does, but there’s lots of fun too.

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How to Prevent Building Disasters with Regular Equipment Maintenance

July 12, 2016

Equipment Maintenance
Keeping equipment in good shape should be a priority for all small business owners. As the saying goes an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Taking a short cut on the maintenance can make you pay even more in the long run. For example, if you want your extractor fan to go the distance, you need to make sure it is properly maintained and serviced. In fact, some 70 percent of commercial kitchen fires start because of faulty ducting and ventilation. That’s because grease and fat tend to build up, making kitchen duct cleaning a necessity.

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Tips to Set up Electronic Equipment in the New Office

July 12, 2016

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With the rise of electronic equipment in today’s business it is inevitable that you will encounter challenges when moving to a new office in terms of setting up the electronics. It used to be simple in the old days when all you had to do was connecting electric wires to get the light and electricity. These days you need to worry about computers, internet, network and so on before you can get your business running. Do it wrong and you will encounter hiccups later on that will impact your business. That is why you need to pay special attention to electronics and even hire external help when moving to a new location. Here are several tips to keep in mind.

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From the Past to the Present: Summerville, SC is a Great Place to Live

June 27, 2016

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Planning a move to a new location can often bring a long list of questions. But the biggest (and possibly most central) question for you to answer is – what about this city or town will feel like home and will make you want to live there for the rest of your life? If you are considering moving to Summerville, there are new home communities (like The Ponds) that are ready to welcome you in and give you a reason to stay.

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How to Choose the Right Pest Control Company

May 23, 2016

Pest Control
Pests are those nasty unwanted guests that just keep staying in your house no matter how hard you try to evict them. How many times have you been trying in vain to get rid of ants, bedbugs, mice, rats and fleas in your house? You may be able to get rid of them for a while, but they will just keep coming back. Instead of losing time trying to find a workable solution for your unwanted pests, you should start looking for a pest control service. Why? Because they will only get paid when your pest problem is eliminated. Therefore, you no longer have to go through the frustration of going through trials and errors without success. So, what should you pay attention to when choosing a pest control service?

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Importance of Employee Physical Well Being in the Office

April 26, 2016

Office Ergonomics
How do you run a successful office environment? Well, as the old saying goes, a happy employee is a productive employee, something that is all too often overlooked by employers trying to get the most bang for their buck. Recently, trends in more forward-looking companies are moving away from long, rigid work days and more towards making employees comfortable so that they can produce the best work possible. One crucial part of this is ensuring that health problems caused by the office workplace are minimized – after all, it doesn’t make sense to have employees off sick because of issues that could have been prevented. Here’s a few things to think about in terms of improving physical workplace well-being.

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The Benefits of having a Serviced Office in New Zealand

April 4, 2016

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Owning a business can be hard work, especially when you are trying to grow that business. The New Zealand economy was voted the easiest place to start a business in 2015 by the World Bank Survey. The World Bank Survey ranks 189 economies against several indicators, not only was New Zealand ranked number one for ease of starting a new business, but it was also ranked second in terms of being one of the easiest country to do business in.

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Does Open Office Environment Really Work in Business?

March 31, 2016

Highly Flexible Open Layout
Open office environment has been talk of the town these days. If you visit offices of start-ups n Silicon Valley or even in well established companies the leaders are tearing down the walls of cubicles and putting up open desks. According to International Facility Management Association, nearly 70 percent of companies have open office environment.

The open offices take various shapes in different companies. Some have just long table and chairs along it so employees are sitting side by side. In other places they still keep the cubicle walls, but the height is reduced so that employees can see each other without having to get up. In some other offices you will also find open spaces where employees can gather to discuss.

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10 Essentials for the Perfect Home Office

March 8, 2016

Home Office
Working from home is a great benefit for those who have the ability to do it. You can avoid sitting in the traffic for hours, have a flexible schedule and focus on the work without getting disrupted by co-workers all the time. On the other hand you have to be careful to make sure you focus first on OFFICE and not HOME. To get the most out of working from home there are certain essentials you need to take care of. Below we have listed the Top 10 that will help you get the job done efficiently. While many of these items cost significant money you can save money on many of the office supplies listed below by using Office Depot discount codes at Groupon.

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