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Christmas is a time of festivity, and it's no different in the office. During the holiday season, many workplaces deck out their halls with festive decorations to create a warm [...]
Creating an efficient and comfortable office space is crucial for maximising productivity, whether you're setting up a home office or contributing to your workplace's communal space, having the right equipment [...]
Office safety directly impacts the health and well-being of your employees. A shocking 123 workers were killed in workplace accidents, and 565,000 were injured. Accidents and injuries in the workplace [...]
The majority of businesses are on the lookout for ways to save money, whether that's multinational corporations or start ups. Cutting back on unnecessary expenses and optimising efficiency where possible [...]
Office life as we know it has undergone multiple transformations over recent years for a number of reasons. Technology has played a significant role in reshaping the way we work [...]
Office rental with meeting rooms offers a number advantages for businesses of all sizes. Access to meeting rooms within or close to your office space can streamline your business processes [...]
The growth of working remotely where people have sought more flexible work arrangements might have made the idea of setting up a temporary office in a coffee shop enticing. If [...]
It feels like there hasn’t been much of a summer this year and as the temperatures start to drop already and people look ahead of the winter, it’s important that [...]
When it comes to finding a new office space in Woking, there are a number of factors to consider. Whether you’re a small business starting up or an established business, [...]
With increasing concerns for the environment, creating a sustainable office environment is more important than ever for businesses of all sizes. One in four people in the UK now see [...]
Hybrid working is very much the new norm, with 44% of office based workers working a hybrid model, very similar in numbers to the number of those in the office [...]
Historically, businesses of all sizes have been based in city centres, with London being the biggest of them all. However now, thanks to a shift in priorities, a change in [...]
The vast majority of the UK is now online, with 98% of the population now online including an extra 300k between 2021 and 2022. Internet connection might be seen as [...]
The cost-of-living crisis doesn’t appear to be going away. Despite energy costs supposedly dropping and supermarket bosses promising a reduction in the price of food, people are worried about their [...]
Some business owners, in an age of working from home, decide that whilst they want to have a business address for their business, they don’t want an actual office itself. [...]
In many people’s office rental, there are essential items such as desks, chairs, stationary and basic technology, but in a world where employers are having to work harder to attract [...]
A clean desk policy or empty desk policy is usually a company-wide initiative enforcing that employees leave their workspaces clean and empty at the end of the day. Whilst this [...]
A shared office space is great, where you can collaborate with colleagues, generate work relationships, and build a team culture. However, with the growth of virtual meetings and online team [...]
If you’re running a business, the chances are you’re always on the look out for ways to save money, cut down unnecessary expenses, and generally make your business more efficient. [...]
Office space downsizing has been in the news ever since it became apparent that workplace changes made throughout the pandemic were likely to - in part - become a more [...]
One of the biggest challenges that small business owners face is getting more business. People are being much more cautious with their cash with ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic [...]
Since the end of the pandemic, people are getting back into the swing of the office with an increase in the amount of people dividing their time between home and [...]
A virtual office on paper might sound like a great idea. No overheads, no travel, it might seem like a no-brainer to avoid having a physical office at all. Yet [...]
There was a surge of new businesses created during the pandemic as people looked for creative new ways to make a living in difficult times, but this trend has continued [...]
The effects of the global pandemic are still being felt in several ways, but the main way that times have changed - initially through necessity but now through demand - [...]
The COVID19 pandemic has had a huge impact on people's working lives, in particular those that work in offices. The shift towards flexible working was initially just in location and [...]
In the agile world of business on the outskirts of London, a business’s workplace can often change quickly, and the more conventional kind of office space rental contracts might not [...]
The last few years have been uniquely challenging with a global pandemic shortly followed by a cost of living crisis and ongoing threats of industrial action. However, a long term [...]
Renting an office space was once a certainty for the majority of traditional office-based businesses, but with the growth of flexible working, there are businesses asking themselves if they need [...]
Whilst the growth of flexible hours and hybrid working has been driven by the COVID19 pandemic, a new potential crisis is driving working behaviour. The phrase 'cost of living' has [...]
When looking at shared office spaces, it can be difficult to visualise how much space you'll need. Looking at a photo and being given the number of square feet or [...]
This July record temperatures are set to hit, bringing some of the warmest temperatures in the history of the UK's weather records. In a similar way to extreme cold, extreme [...]
The phrase 'flexible working' is present on a majority of job adverts these days, where something previously considered a 'perk' has evolved into a standard part of the working world. [...]
Office style might be seen as a 'nice to have' where it's just a matter of prettying up the workspace, but in reality, your office style can be just as [...]
A new survey of SMEs in the UK has found that more than 75% do not have ambitious carbon targets in place, with key barriers including a lack of finance, [...]
When starting a business, or maybe taking a 'side hustle to the next level, there are a number of costs to consider in order for the business to both be [...]
There is tantalising talk of better weather on the horizon in the UK and after months of cold and then a drizzly start of spring, we're all looking forward to [...]
For the last couple of years, it's definitely not been easy networking through lockdowns, restrictions, masks, and social distancing. In 2022, there is cautious hope that there will be some [...]
A new survey by the World Economic Forum has shown that the pandemic has further increased the demand for more adoption and integration technology in the workplace among SMEs (small [...]
The 'new normal' is a new, evolving way of working triggered by the global pandemic where companies became more aware of flexible working potential out of necessity. Before the pandemic, [...]
Prospective entrepreneurs in the UK are 10% more likely to start a business in January, shows new data from 123Reg. Their information not only shows a spike in the number [...]
Getting ready for winter often implies starting the dreaded Christmas shopping and pre-ordering turkey, but your business needs to prepare for the eventualities of winter as well, which is why [...]
The global climate summit COP26 brought people from around the whole globe together to address the pressing and worrying issue of climate change and it has been universally agreed that [...]
The pandemic caused a massive shift temporarily when social isolation, COVID legislations, and limitations meant that for a massive proportion of people, office working was canceled completely. Before COVID19, 70% [...]
It's not that surprising to find out that people found 2020 stressful, and work was no exception. In fact, 70% of the global workforce say that 2020 was the most [...]
Small and medium-sized businesses have taken a big hit in morale in the last 18 months where recommendations have been to work from home wherever possible. Now that we're edging [...]
It's no great surprise that the majority of all businesses are small and medium-sized businesses. In fact, over 99% of all businesses are SMEs with a small group of massive [...]
In today’s fast-moving atmosphere, the key considerations for most businesses are time, money, and effort. Businesses that are looking to grow and evolve, as opposed to just survive, the current [...]
The world at large is more comfortable than ever with online meetings. A growing number of people are returning to the office but there's a growing number of businesses, including [...]
Flexible working was always a 'nice to have' when it came to working, and often something that needed to be arranged and negotiated. Now, many employers are looking for employees [...]
Many businesses are reassessing their office needs following the pandemic, as more people are choosing a mix of working from home while really valuing the move back to the collaboration [...]
There are some scary statistics out there when it comes to your middle meal of the day - 79% of people aren't taking time for themselves on their lunch break, [...]
When you're looking at where you're going to rent an office, you'd be surprised at how many of the key considerations will affect your employees' stress levels, as well as [...]
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been over 350,000 new businesses started, and over 135,000 of those were in London. Whilst many business have been started at dining [...]
In the same way that you can out grow a house, you can outgrow a place of business. That could mean the amount of space that you use, the area [...]
When looking to rent an office space in Surrey, a bit like choosing a home there are many factors to consider. Picking an office you love is great, as it’s important [...]
It can be disheartening when you only have a small office space in which to work. Not having sufficient space can not only hinder productivity but also make you demotivated [...]
Let’s face it, the working week can be a little tiring, as well as perhaps even being a bit tiresome for some , but it is for most of us [...]
Although many people think physical manual work is more taxing than office work, this may not be wholly true. Whilst manual labour uses a lot more physical exertion and energy, [...]
Work – for the majority of us it’s a necessity of life. As such an important part of our existence, it goes without saying that it is important that our [...]
Banish those workplace health niggles and issues forever! [one_half] One of the major pitfalls about working in an office environment is that sometimes, it’s not the most healthy place to [...]
Need to encourage some extra productivity amongst your office staff? Here's how you do it… In an office environment, it can be difficult to keep yourself and your colleagues on [...]
How to make sure your office space is a great working environment Whether it’s a traditional office, a serviced office or a home office, the way your office looks and [...]
Running a successful business requires good leadership. The good news is that, while not all of us are natural born leaders, leadership skills can be learned and honed. Here are [...]
Motivating your employees – 5 useful tips A happy and motivated workforce is a productive one, and this is what every business depends on. However, many businesses do not give [...]
How to get more work done in less time “We have so much time and so little to do. Strike that, reverse it.” - Roald Dahl Many of us say to [...]
Advantages and Disadvantages Do you run a small office? Do you manage a branch or regional office of a larger national or multinational company? What is the organisational structure within [...]
Virtually all businesses consisting of more than one person require meetings, and some businesses require a lot of meetings. This means it’s important to make them as productive and efficient [...]
Small businesses often face cuts to their marketing budgets when finances are tight. This can be counter-productive because obviously the solution to tight finances is more customers and more profit. [...]
The internet is a wonderful thing, but if you’re not careful, it can lead to virtual clutter that can take precious time to undo. The chances are, you have more emails in [...]
Many believe in the principle that the production of ideas in groups (brainstorming) is more effective than from the individual. Every company and organisation uses brainstorming techniques, some live by [...]
Photo by Kevin Dooley (Flickr) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 You spend most of the day working in your office and sharing moments with your boss. You could say that [...]
It’s not just knowledge that is power – creativity is often the driving force behind any business’ success. New ideas and different ways of thinking can redefine a company, inspire [...]
Photo by andyarthur (Flickr) is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Today we will look into ways to recycle in your office. The vast majority of the rubbish in [...]
Offices: they’re what make our businesses – and therefore the country- tick, so the last thing we need is to start burning out whilst on the job. It’s easy to [...]
Feel like you might not be quite hitting the heights at work? Want to learn how to not only do a solid job, but excel in your office workplace? Then read [...]
Get Fit and Work at the same time?? How many of us could do with shifting a few pounds, but just don’t want to join an extortionate gym or spend [...]
Want to be part of team at work? Office life is rarely a solitary existence, so to be able to work as part of a team is important to say the [...]
Get that Job promotion you've been desiring for... Unfulfilled at work? Are you eager to move up from your current position? Want to make that step forward but aren’t sure how to [...]
Reducing costs in the office is a big deal for most owners. Scaling down, or indeed, ‘shrinking’ your working space is something that is not only desirable but also achievable too. [...]
Cavemen must have really liked their caves. After all, it’s where they went to paint, procreate, eat in, grunt stories, play with fire and generally stay out of trouble. There [...]
Want to be let into a secret? Something that’s quality, value for money and growing faster than Mark Zuckerberg’s bank balance? You might not have guessed it, but service office spaces are [...]
Flexible Office work spaces such as serviced and managed offices are very much of the here and now. More and more companies are now being drawn to the unrivalled versatility that a [...]
Every company needs a space to call home right? Knowing what that space will be is a tricky decision to make though – even for the larger organisations. So how hard do [...]
Office interruptions are the bane of any company’s hopes for tip-top productivity and can often leave traces of unwanted negativity throughout the office. Photo by dennis_matheson (Flickr) is licensed under CC [...]
The paperless office is coming. We can all see it. Wholly electronic work practices are destined to be the future. In fact, foreseeing a wholly electronic life is not that [...]
‘Ergonomics’ may sound like a course you’d rather steer clear of at University, but actually the truth is a lot more beautiful than the name suggests. This is because what [...]
Serviced offices are very much the here and now. Like a gleaming sports car, they are beginning to overtake the dependable, if expensive old 4x4. There are several reasons for this [...]
5 Ways to make a Greener Office The world is becoming a greener place and the awareness of environmental causes has never been so prominent. We just need to start [...]
Want to Create a more Productive Work Space? Look to the Future We’re now starting to get used to the 21st century and the future is finally starting to catch [...]
Serviced Office vs Home Office It’s a fact that the internet has given the chance for many a small business to spring shoots and blossom, while many others fail [...]
Are Serviced Offices the Future? Ever heard of serviced offices? You should, because they could well be the future of our country’s rapidly expanding office environment. The truth is this [...]
Did you know that managed space is by far the cheapest office solution out there? How much cheaper, you ask? 150% cheaper! That’s how much you could save if you chose [...]
If you’re venturing into business for the first time and want a place to work that’ll suit you down to the ground, then there’s only one option worth considering, and that’s serviced... Read More
How to Choose the Right Serviced Office So, serviced is the way to go for you? That’s great, but first you might want to consider how to select the perfect [...]
Bigger is better right? Well, perhaps that rule doesn’t apply to everything, offices included. Gone are the days where companies could rule the roost from great, cavernous office spaces. The [...]
It’s fair to say that most offices you come across throughout your time will fall into three main categories. Those being: cubicles, open plan and traditional. Now, there’s always lots [...]
Many of us spend more time in and around our offices than we do our own homes. Yet, we can’t stop tinkering with the layout of our living rooms, shifting [...]
Tannery Studios is a vibrant, studio and office complex that offers a unique blend of facilities designed to support successful creative, digital and media businesses. We recognise that people in [...]
Why Landlords don’t like small offices! In pure economic terms, landlords are incentivised to avoid 1-2 person rooms and let out larger 4-5 person offices. This is because small rooms [...]