Friday 27 April 2012

Conference Rooms to conduct business or put forward new ideas


When holding meetings with people outside of your company you need to consider how the venue you choose will both impress them and create a calm atmosphere in which to conduct business or put forward new ideas. Here are some ideas on how that kind of atmosphere can be created:

Location
Choosing the right location is an important part of creating a happy atmosphere at the meeting when people arrive. An inconvenient or inappropriate venue will create a grumpy crowd on arrival. To make sure you create the right atmosphere, choose a venue that is easily accessible by public transport and easy to find. If the conference is longer than a day, make sure that your venue is close to hotels for attendants. If the venue is neither central nor close to hotels you may have a very unimpressed group of people on your hands. Often participation is key to a successful conference and this will only be attained in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Size
An obvious thing to consider is how big the conference room will need to be to accommodate the amount of attendants but you also need to consider how much space you will need if you want to use a projector or white board.

Utilities
Are there enough power outlets in the conference room for all the laptops and electronics that will be used? Also find out if you need to arrange additional power extensions. Make sure to have a look at the condition of the bathrooms in the building as well as enough to cater for a large group.

Layout
Depending on whether the conference will be a sit discussion or more of a presentation gives you another option. If you are having a simple meeting to discuss things amongst each other you can go for an ordinary board room conference room with a table you can all sit around. A conference that will have speakers can be accommodated by an auditorium layout.  Ensure that the acoustics is properly tested prior to the event as squeaking speakers can ruin your event. If the people attending the conference need to take notes then rather make use of a classroom style room which offers desks for the audience.

If you are looking for a classy and central location you can go to this link to have a look at the conference room rental options offered by World-Wide Business Centres. 

This is a guest post by Brad Hingerson. He is a fairly well-known Remote Office and Virtual Receptionist Services for more details please visit http://www.officepioneer.com/.

Thursday 12 April 2012

How to get best deals in office space rentals


An inexpensive small 50-square meter office space in an old building in Hubbard Street in Chicago, or a very luxurious 500-square meter area in a big tower in Manhattan Street, whether you choose to be thrifty or spend more money on your office space, a very comprehensive assessment is done to make it sure your money is all worth it. Business is business and the best space in the world must be yours for the most reasonable price.

In finding your Office Space Washington DC, make sure to assess on what you need. First things first. Are you acquiring the best location in town? Is it convenient for you to rent within that area for your business? The best location should also be near the places of your clients. You need also to check how big your business occupies space and how each person can conveniently fit in one area. To be able to acquire an area, apply the rule of thumb wherein a person can work with 175-250 square feet. The last thing you want to experience with your employees is they start complaining of the little space they gave to you.

Budget is a big issue in this kind of venture. You don’t need to have a very good accountant to know the budget but you just need to calculate and think clearly what you need. In order for you save, keep a timeline of your business for you to have a contract on how long it would take for you to rent the area.

It is also advisable to hire a real estate broker to help you acquire what kind of office space you want to rent with your price. During negotiations, they would be a big help since they know the in and out of DC Offices for rent.

It is also important to know the parking space since you don’t want your car to be outside. It is also essential to acquire one or two parking slots since you need to easily get inside you office space if emergency situations arise.

Before you acquire the space, you need also to know the building’s rules and regulations. Knowing the rules will prevent you from having troubles with your landlord.

Though it is really hard to find the right location for your office, you also need to make sure you got the best of all the best available units in the city. Convenience and affordability are key elements to get the right and best attractive deals.
This is a guest post by James Peter. He is a fairly well-known Virtual Office and Virtual Offices Services for more details please visit http://www.solartronenergy.com/.