News - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Mar 21st 2018 5 steps to a more productive workplace A more productive workplace equals a more productive workforce and will drastically improve the quality and quantity of work your employees produce. Here are five easy ways to create a more productive workplace. 1. Let there be light No access ... Mar 13th 2018 Changing career paths – your to-do list for making the move Many people get the urge to follow a new career path at some stage in their lives. It can be a daunting move to make, but if you can gather the courage to go for it, you’ll never look back. One of the main reasons people become disillusioned with their ... Mar 12th 2018 Would P.T Barnum make a good boss? As part of our regular feature focusing on bosses, we wonder what sort of boss The Greatest Showman’s P.T. Barnum would make. It’s based on the true story of P.T. Barnum and his Barnum and Bailey Circus, or “The Greatest Show on Earth”. It’s got ... Mar 08th 2018 Celebrating International Women’s Day at BE Offices Josephine Fairley, co-founder of Green & Black’s inspires women and men alike at BE Business Breakfast To celebrate International Women’s Day BE Offices welcomed the co-founder of chocolate giant Green & Black’s, ... Mar 06th 2018 Your body language at work: what it says about you You can rehearse what you say to your boss, employees or new clients all you like, but does your body language match up? Give off the right impressions using these tips. Statistics claim that 93% of communication is non-verbal. According to ... Feb 27th 2018 5 steps towards a harmonious workplace You’ve got some very talented and valuable employees, but there’s one problem. As is common when diverse groups of people spend lots of time together, there are sometimes clashes in the office. Employees need to feel like a real team to be productive, ... Feb 26th 2018 BE Offices voted one of the Best Places to Work in Property for second year running BE Offices has for the second year running been recognised by Property Week as one of the best places to work in property. Compiled by leading industry magazine Property Week a survey selected 52 real estate companies from across Britain as ... Feb 22nd 2018 David Saul – in discussion with The Occupier Magazine BE Offices Managing Director David Saul was recently in conversation with Claire-Louise Taljaard at DeVonoCresa for an article which features in the latest edition of The Occupier Magazine. Focusing on what for BE has been a major market ... Feb 22nd 2018 Feng Shui made easy: Spring-cleaning your office It’s about time for the dreaded yearly clean-out – and we don’t just mean at home. Here are our top tips for cleaning up the office and giving it a little springtime ‘oomph’. It’s that time of year again: the sun’s beginning to peep through the clouds ... Feb 20th 2018 Would the Black Panther make a good boss? To kick off our new regular feature series focusing on bosses, we wonder what sort of boss the Black Panther would make. This weekend, Marvel released their latest superhero movie, and it’s on everybody’s radar. The response to the movie, and ... Feb 13th 2018 Going casual vs. going formal: the pros and cons of office dress codes The question of whether offices should implement a dress-code has been ongoing for decades. Certain businesses think it’s essential for their employees to dress in formal office-wear for their day-to-day, while others allow employees ... Feb 07th 2018 Five steps towards a greener office There are so many ways that individuals, households and businesses can play their part in creating a greener world, and it’s becoming ever more important to do so (we’ve all seen Blue Planet!) Here are some of our simple top tips for making ... Feb 05th 2018 Daylight in the workplace – Are we getting enough? Some coworking centres suffer from lack of natural light impacting on productivity Natural daylight is an essential ingredient to our well-being. A lack of it reduces productivity and employee satisfaction, numerous scientific studies ... Jan 31st 2018 The office of the future: what’s in store for our workspaces? Plants and indoor trees adorning every surface, pets curled up under desks, nap breaks – is this the future of office space? We look at three companies who are reinventing office life. A positive office culture nurtures creativity and productivity, ... Jan 29th 2018 Focus on…HR consultants Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at HR consultants. What do HR consultants do? Human resources or “people management” as it’s also known, is the communication process ... Jan 24th 2018 Focus on… travel consultants Continuing our regular feature focusing on the most popular small business types, we take a closer look at the role of travel consultants. What do they do? Travel consultants help clients in making travel arrangements, for all kinds of trips ... Jan 23rd 2018 Skype interviews: the do’s and don’ts to get ahead Nowadays, Skype interviews are a popular precursor to face-to-face meetings, especially if candidates live abroad. It’s a great way to get an initial feel for the company, and for them to suss you out, too. We’ve put together some essential ... Jan 16th 2018 Modern up your office – 5 measures to take to ensure you’re keeping up with the times New Year, New You, right? But what about New Year, New Office? We’ve put together five ways that you can liven up the office, making sure you’re keeping up with the times and that your workspace is a positive, inspiring environment. 1. Put up a ... Jan 11th 2018 6 ways to cheer up staff on Blue Monday January 15th is set to be the most depressing day of 2018. It even has its own title: Blue Monday. Christmas and New Year celebrations are long forgotten but the overspending on each is really kicking in, the drizzle and cold are getting to everyone ... Jan 09th 2018 Key dates all small businesses need in their 2018 calendars It can be hard to get momentum going in your small businesses after the buzz of the festive season dies down. To help build structure for the year ahead, it pays to get your calendar in order. Here are a few key dates to get you started… January 15: ... Jan 04th 2018 From incapacitation to steps challenge champion! BE Offices client defies the odds. Recruitment company director Chris Rogers outsteps all Stridekick challenge participants despite having undergone spinal surgery less than two years ago. Back in November 2017 BE Offices ran a ‘Stridekick’ step challenge for staff and ... Jan 02nd 2018 5 New Years’ Resolutions all small businesses should have in 2018 We’re all familiar with the ‘New Year, New Me’ attitude taken on by just about everyone for a brief period in the wake of a new year. Individuals might resolve to run more, drink less coffee or join the nearest gym. But whilst these promises often ... Dec 19th 2017 How to…survive Twixmas in the office Working the quiet period between Christmas and New Year? We look at all the things you can do to get ahead and avoid getting too bored! If you’ve been landed with working that strange period between Christmas and New Year before, you’ll ... Dec 14th 2017 Focus on…estate agents Continuing our regular feature focussing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at estate agents. What do estate agents do? When a person is looking to buy or sell a property, typically they would approach an estate ... Dec 12th 2017 Six kids’ dream jobs that actually exist! While many children dream of one day becoming a famous ballet dancer or footballer, a firefighter or doctor, others have more…creative ideas for their future roles. But what if we told you that some of these wacky jobs actually exist? ... Dec 06th 2017 5 reasons Father Christmas would make a great boss The Yuletide season is the busiest time of the year for a lot of businesses, but no more so than for Saint Nick himself. And to run the North Pole efficiently to meet that Christmas Eve deadline, your leadership skills must be finely-tuned. Here’s ... Nov 28th 2017 5 fictional companies we’d love to work for From a sustainable job scaring children (Monsters Inc.) to napping at work, we have you covered with our list of great places to work from films, TV and books… Sterling Cooper Napping at work, showing up when you feel like it and being able ... Nov 27th 2017 BE Offices Barbican and Royal Exchange named finalists at ‘Business Centre of the Year’ 2017 awards BE Offices is pleased to announce that its Barbican and Royal Exchange centres have both been given the accolade of finalists for ‘Centre of the Year’ at this year’s Business Centre Association industry annual awards held at The Sheraton Park ... Nov 22nd 2017 5 leadership lessons you can learn from Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes A survivor of the zombie apocalypse in cult binge-worthy TV show, The Walking Dead, protagonist Rick Grimes is a true leader and knows what it takes to survive amid cut-throat circumstances. Here are five things you could learn from him… 1. ... Nov 16th 2017 9 start-up ideas we wish we’d come up with From ground-breaking bio-tech, to hand-written marketing, here’s a look at some of the most innovative and fun start-ups in recent years… 1. Yourfeed Dubbed as the “LinkedIn for millennials”, Yourfeed showcases the skills and experience ... Nov 15th 2017 BE Offices launches next expansion phase with acquisition of Headspace Group BE Offices today announces the next phase of its expansion programme with the acquisition of co-working specialist Headspace Group. Headspace develops and manages inspiring, flexible work and event space for the UK’s tech, media and creative ... Nov 14th 2017 Bristol labelled ‘Brexit-resistant’ by leading property expert Leading property economist has highlighted Bristol as a ‘Brexit-resistant’ city. So says Dr Walter Boettcher, UK chief economist at commercial property specialist Colliers International who was speaking recently at a property investors ... Nov 13th 2017 Focus on…graphic designers Continuing our regular feature focussing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at graphic designers. What do graphic designers do? In a nutshell, graphic designers create visual solutions to communication problems. ... Nov 10th 2017 5 business films that make perfect Sunday night viewing It’s the weekend and you’re gearing yourself up for another working week. Here’s a round-up of the most inspirational films to get you motivated… The Social Network If you’re an entrepreneur, what better way to feel motivated ... Nov 07th 2017 How to make your SME appear more professional You only get one chance to create a great first impression, and as a smaller business, it’s important to make your company appear as professional as possible. Get incorporated If you register your SME with Companies House, then being a limited ... Nov 07th 2017 Focus on… medical researchers Continuing our regular feature focussing on a range of careers in the UK, we take a closer look at medical researchers. What do medical researchers do? Medical research firms cover a wide spectrum of health-related investigations, experiments ... Nov 01st 2017 Focus on… Importers Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at importers. What do import/exporters do? Ever since the spice trades there have been import/export firms operating across the globe. ... Oct 26th 2017 A guide for start-ups: Why serviced offices are ideal for new companies Starting out with your new business venture is an exciting time, but a period when you must be prudent in your decision making if you’re going to be a success. That’s why a serviced office could be the ideal option for your new company… Keeping ... Oct 24th 2017 Focus on…publishers Continuing our regular feature focussing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at publishers What do publishers do? Publishers produce everything from text books, fiction, magazines and – more and more ... Oct 18th 2017 What is a serviced office? BE Offices brings you its guide to the serviced offices…. What BE Offices serviced offices provide that conventional offices don’t…. One bill All costs are included in one monthly fee. No hidden charges. Flexibility ... Oct 17th 2017 Client Informed Newsletter October 2017 – Coffee Break Answers Page The October edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is out now. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. Sudoku Hidato Word Search Brainteasers ... Oct 11th 2017 Focus on… fit out specialists Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at fit out specialists. What do fit out specialists do? Fit out contractors tend to work in office, retail, hospitality or industrial ... Oct 09th 2017 BE’s 2017 Macmillan Coffee Morning fundraising smashes previous totals Fundraising tastes better at BE Offices with £3,000 raised for cancer charity For the sixth consecutive year, clients and staff at BE Offices’ portfolio of business centres across the City, Central and Greater London and across the South ... Oct 09th 2017 BE Offices launch BESpoke service for large corporates Industry veteran Jonathan Weinbrenn to lead sector game-changer BE Offices today announces the launch of a new division offering large corporate occupiers requiring flexible space an all-encompassing one-stop service. The new division, ... Oct 03rd 2017 A guide to improving your office layout Did you know your office layout can affect productivity? Get the most from your workspace with these office layout ideas… Office layouts have changed dramatically over the decades – and especially so since the 1980s when cubicles came and ... Sep 27th 2017 5 reasons to collaborate with other freelancers Freelancing can be a solitary pursuit. Although it gives you more freedom and flexibility, you can feel isolated and wish you had more support. That’s where other freelancers can help… Freelancers are often seen as lone wolves, but there’s ... Sep 25th 2017 Telephone box makes hi-tech reappearance – but it’s not red! The telephone box has all but disappeared from our streets but today it is re-launched with a hi-tech makeover. BE Offices is installing office phone booths in all its pro-working breakout spaces. These new acoustic white booths allow people ... Sep 20th 2017 What to consider before renting London office space Thinking of renting an office in London? Take a look at our useful guide to find out what you need to know. Whether you’re moving on from your current premises or are relocating your business to London, there are a few key points to know when looking ... Sep 19th 2017 Bristol businesses short-changed by latest Government internet connection initiatve Bristol businesses are being short-changed by the latest Government initiative to increase internet connection speeds. The Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has announced the trialling of 1Gb connection speeds in Bristol ... Sep 12th 2017 Focus on… marketing agencies Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at marketing agencies. What do marketing agencies do? These are the companies you go to in order to sell and promote your business. They ... Sep 06th 2017 A guide to impressing your clients in the City of London Want to impress potential clients when you’re networking in the City of London? Here are a few tips and tricks… Whether you’re in the City of London networking or your business is based in the area and you’re meeting with clients for the first ... Aug 29th 2017 Who is your office’s unsung hero? There always one person in your office that gets the work done without much praise. And your unsung heroes are more valuable than you’d think… A new study has put a value on the work done by our offices’ unsung heroes. Trainline for Business has ... Aug 22nd 2017 What not to include in emails As the main form of business communication, what is said in work emails matters. So try and avoid any of the following when writing emails… Getting the balance right in the tone of your emails can be the difference between securing a contract ... Aug 21st 2017 Focus on…quantity surveyors Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at quantity surveyors. What do they do? A quantity surveying firm calculates initial costs and manages all on-going costs on construction ... Aug 18th 2017 5 ways to foster creativity in your business Creative thinking doesn’t come naturally to everyone – but with a bit of encouragement and a few changes to your working practices, you can help boost your teams’ creativity. Small business often have to sacrifice a lot to meet deadlines, make ... Aug 17th 2017 The ultimate guide to workplace etiquette From taking sick days to how to introduce yourself, we take a look at modern workplace etiquette Making sure everyone gets along in the office is vital for a successful and productive small business. That’s why the unwritten rules of office ... Aug 16th 2017 Focus on…law firms Continuing our regular feature focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at law firms. As part of new series, BE Offices focuses on the most popular small businesses. This week, we look at law firms. What do they ... Aug 15th 2017 BE Offices delivers 24% uplift in turnover and breaks £30m for first time BE Offices today (13 August 2017) unveils results for the 12 months to 31 December 2016 and posts a strong uplift in turnover, reflecting the company’s long term growth strategy. Turnover for the year totalled £30.2m, up 24% on the previous ... Aug 09th 2017 BE Offices sets new industry standards with ground breaking superfast 10Gb internet connectivity service from Virtual1 BE Offices today unveils ground breaking superfast 10Gb internet connectivity that is being introduced into its network of 16 centres. The £2m investment will set new industry standards for a fibre-based connectivity that is faster, more ... Aug 08th 2017 Client Informed Newsletter July/August 2017 – Coffee Break Answers Page The July/August edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is out now. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. 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