Timeline - Page Categories View All Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Timeline Our Sector Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Feb 10th 2015 5 ways to improve your customer service Is your customer service as good as it could be? The customer service skills of UK businesses have once again come into question, with a survey by Interactive Intelligence highlighting that a massive 79% of customers have to deal with between ... Feb 09th 2015 Bristol Businesses Go Green for European Green Capital Businesses in Bristol will be finding out this week how they can participate in Bristol’s year as the European Green Capital and by doing so benefit from the activities and support initiatives that will be running throughout 2015. At a launch ... Feb 03rd 2015 What are the business benefits of 4G? The UK is a mobile working haven – and the rollout of 4G is making working on the go even easier than before. Here’s what jumping on the 4G bandwagon – and faster speeds – could mean for your business. Extra productivity The need for quick and reliable ... Jan 27th 2015 Stay on top of your game with staff training Investment in staff training can be worth every penny. It keeps your employees at the top of their game, so you stay on top of your game. But what types of training should you be investing your hard-earned cash in? On-the-job versus off-the-job ... Jan 22nd 2015 London’s shortage of office space could hamper economic potential A lack of affordable office space as well as a crisis in housing provision in the City of London is set to hinder the capital’s economic potential according to Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, Mark Boleat. Undeniably ... Jan 20th 2015 How to build staff relationships Your business is nothing without your staff. If they don’t get along, productivity will ultimately suffer as a result. Here are some ways you can build staff relationships and maintain harmony in the workplace. Let them talk it out If members ... Jan 13th 2015 How to de-stress your employees Stress in the workplace is unhealthy for your employees and your company as a whole, so it pays to take the time to de-stress your staff. Here we look closely at a handful of the techniques that you could use. Give them a break The obvious solution ... Jan 12th 2015 BE Offices employee invited to No 10 for charity work BE’s PR & Marketing Officer Julie Tucker has been invited by Samantha Cameron to a reception for charity champions at No 10 Downing Street. The invitation for the event, which takes place tomorrow evening (Tuesday 13th January) ... Jan 06th 2015 How to beat the Blue Monday gloom Monday 19th January 2015 is ‘Blue Monday’ – arguably the most miserable day of the year for workers in the UK. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Here are 3 ways you can keep your employees happy and motivated in the new year. 1. Recognise your ... Dec 30th 2014 5 ways to make your business more family-friendly New research from the US suggests companies who introduce family-friendly policies could benefit from a more productive workforce. If you’re thinking of making the office a little bit more family friendly, here are a few things to think about. ... Dec 23rd 2014 Can exercise really boost office performance? Research suggests that exercise can boost the performance of employees in the workplace. But what if you haven’t got time to hit the gym before work? Here we give you a list of exercises to do in the office. 1. Chair Squats Stand in front of your ... Dec 16th 2014 Bring your office up to speed with these 4 pieces of tech Is your office stuck in the past? Are you using outdated tech? If so, it’s time to bring your working environment into the 21st century. Here are 4 must-have pieces of tech that help you do business better. 1. Tablet computer The era of the desktop ... Dec 15th 2014 Do firms waste millions each year on Christmas parties? – Most employees would rather take money than have the party, with 20% considering them “a chore” – One in five have kissed a colleague at a festive party The UK spends nearly a quarter of a billion pounds on office Christmas ... Dec 15th 2014 Businesses ignoring importance of progression in employee engagement – Half of managers believe that candidates are most attracted by wages – Yet the main reason for staff moving on is career progression UK businesses are suffering a large disconnect with employees, as managers implement engagement ... Dec 09th 2014 £10m boost for congestion-busting new roads into Basingstoke Enterprise M3, a business-led Local Enterprise Partnership which is working to secure economic growth at sub-national level, has approved almost £10m of funding for the improvement of two of Basingstoke’s key gateways. The A340 and A33 ... Dec 08th 2014 Bristol’s Engine Shed celebrates its first anniversary by outlining its role as platform for economic growth Bristol’s innovation hub the Engine Shed is celebrating its first anniversary with the announcement that it has contributed £8m to the economy of the West of England as well as creating 128 jobs in the process. The Engine Shed is an innovative ... Dec 02nd 2014 How to make your employees feel at home in the office Good levels of morale increase productivity in the office and ensure employees are happy and motivated when at work. Low morale can easily break a company’s success, so it pays to keep a close eye on it and use simple and creative approaches to ... Dec 01st 2014 BE commits £1.7m to renovate Threadneedle Street Offices A sign of the confidence in London’s commercial property market” – David Saul Multi award-winning serviced office company Business Environment is to completely renovate its Threadneedle Street business centre in the heart of the financial ... Nov 25th 2014 Tips for making the most of a small office space Don’t let a small home office cramp your creativity – get some top tips for making the most out of it. If you work in a small office you might feel like it’s cramping your creativity. But even if you work in a tiny cubicle there are things you can do ... Nov 18th 2014 Top 10 coolest offices in the UK Google and Apple are well-known for having cool workspaces. But there are plenty of other offices that have some amazingly fun features. From helter-skelters to picnic tables, we look at the coolest places to work in the UK. 1. Innocent Drinks ... Nov 14th 2014 NEPAL BLOG DAY ONE: Friday 14th November The Nepal adventure begins! After some delays, arriving at Kathmandu airport was a relief! The hustle and chaos quickly took over the senses and any tiredness from our long journey was forgotten. Outside, the awaiting taxi driver filled his ... Nov 06th 2014 The Girls Prepare for BE Sponsored Volunteering in Nepal Business Environment Centre Manager Yasmine Shah (Barbican) and Assistant Centre Manager Jade Armitage (Basingstoke) are readying themselves for the adventure of a lifetime to Nepal on a two week volunteering mission sponsored entirely ... Nov 05th 2014 Congratulations to Richard Botting of Envac Richard Botting of Envac, a Business Environment client at our Wembley business centre was presented this week with a desk gadgets goody bag as the winner of the prize draw for taking part in our recent Air Con Wars survey. The survey discovered ... Nov 04th 2014 Helen Grant MP opens CAFE and LPF new BE Office in Wembley A rainy November day in North London was brightened by the arrival of Helen Grant MP at No 1 Olympic Way, Wembley, to announce the opening of the new Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE) and Level Playing Field (LPF) offices at Business ... Oct 15th 2014 Bristol Post calls for Tax System Overhaul hindering SMEs The Bristol Post’s Real Rates Reform campaign is asking business leaders in the city to their pledge support and back its campaign for a serious overhaul of the tax system which is currently hindering growth and placing an unfair burden on ... Oct 14th 2014 Six tips for having an office romance Fancy getting together with a colleague? Is it a good idea or always a no-no in the office? We discuss some ways of managing an office romance and keeping it professional. The office can be a hotbed for romance – after all you spend most of ... Oct 13th 2014 Is it time to be more air-considerate to your colleagues? • 70 per cent of office workers have had ability to work compromised by office temperature • 86 per cent of office workers are unhappy with temperature in the office at certain points in the year • Just under a quarter are never happy with the ... Oct 07th 2014 5 reasons why dogs are good for business Being able to bring your dog into the office is great for dog owners. They get to enjoy their pet’s company and aren’t left worrying about leaving their four-legged friend home alone all day. But is allowing dogs into work beneficial for companies? ... Oct 06th 2014 Bristol Businesses should look to Overseas Markets UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) urges south west England businesses to step on to the fast track to success with international organisations at the sixth annual Export Week. UKTI, working together with partners and business organisations, ... Oct 02nd 2014 Over £1000 Raised for Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee, cake and charity were the order of the day for employees and clients at serviced office provider Business Environment, as the company once again took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. ... Sep 30th 2014 So you Think you Know The Office? Take Our Quiz When BBC sitcom The Office first appeared on our screens in 2001 it’s ratings were so low that it was almost cancelled. Over a decade on it is one of our most successful British comedy exports of all time, having been sold to broadcasters ... Sep 30th 2014 Basingstoke’s Regeneration Initiative Continues Apace The multi-million pound regeneration project at Basing View in Basingstoke received a huge boost when Waitrose and John Lewis committed to construct a new supermarket and John Lewis at Home store within the Basing View business area. Construction ... Sep 29th 2014 Five ways to encourage team working You’ve got some great employees with a high level of individual skills, but they’re just not working well together. Collaborative working is vital to a successful business, and employees need to feel like a real team to be productive. Here ... Sep 23rd 2014 Five ways to inspire your employees Having motivated, engaged employees creates a happier workplace and helps to increase productivity and reduce staff turnover. A recent global survey by Gallup found that only 13% of employees feel engaged at work – and 24% said they felt “actively ... Sep 18th 2014 Business Environment’s Julie Tucker interviewed on London Live BE’s PR & Marketing Officer, a volunteer Ambassador for Meningitis Research Foundation talks about her family experience of meningitis for Meningitis Awareness Week Meningitis has been big news in the UK throughout 2014 but ... Sep 16th 2014 What can you do to stop being hit by late payments? Small businesses claim they face job losses because of late payments for their work under the Government’s Green Deal programme. Tradesmen, such as loft installation fitters and work assessors have provided their services up front for the ... Sep 11th 2014 New studies point to growth in Bristol economy Two Bristol-based accountancy firms have published the findings of separate studies both of which highlight the growing strength of Bristol’s developing economy, an encouraging indicator that Bristol’s economic performance far outstrips ... Sep 11th 2014 Milton Keynes Attracts International Businesses Over the last year Milton Keynes has become the chosen destination for more international businesses than any other regional city outside of London. According to a recent report by UK Trade and Investment body, in access of 3,000 jobs have ... Sep 09th 2014 Stay in the EU, UK’s business community warns Businesspeople want the UK to remain in the European Union, according to a new survey by Business Environment, the UK’s leading serviced office company. When polled on the country’s policy towards the EU, two-thirds (61.4 per cent) replied ... Sep 08th 2014 UK Political Opinion [INFOGRAPHIC] The next UK General Election is only a year away! View our Infographic on UK Political Opinion… ... Sep 08th 2014 Business Environment sponsors league leading Under 11s Business Environment is proud to sponsor the shirts of an under 11s team of young footballers in the North West Hampshire Youth Football League. The Spartans are currently joint league leaders in the Under 11 Premier Division having beaten ... Sep 05th 2014 Liam Mitchell completes Home to Rome We delighted to announce Liam Mitchell, our Finance Manager here at BE, has completed the 1,500 miles cycle challenge by reaching Rome at 3:05 pm on Friday 5th September 2014. The arduous 2 week marathon has left Liam with a few battle scars but ... Sep 04th 2014 BE continues its support of Macmillan Cancer Support For the third year running staff and clients at Business Environment’s 12 business centres across London and the South will be joining supporters of Macmillan Cancer Support for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, ... Sep 02nd 2014 10 tips on how to cope when a big customer goes bust SMEs must act fast if their biggest customer goes into administration, to ensure that they’re not dragged down as well. At the height of the recession, as many as 120 companies each day were going bust. Woolworths, Comet, Dreams and La Senza ... Aug 21st 2014 Most inspiring business people for under 25s Starting a business as a university graduate is by no means a simple task. Many believe that unless you have been blessed with the intelligence of Mark Zuckerberg or the commercial zeal of Richard Branson, setting up a successful business is ... Aug 18th 2014 Women and Men in Business – The Best Party for You Women in business tend to support Labour, while men are torn between the two largest parties, according to a new survey by Business Environment, the UK’s leading serviced office firm. The company conducted an independent poll of 1,000 businesspeople ... Aug 12th 2014 9 apps which can improve small business performance Apps are becoming a key tool for the growth of SMEs. They’re helping to win fresh business, retain current customer bases, publicise brands, enhance business performance and spark sales leads. Apps can give you greater flexibility and working ... Aug 04th 2014 BE Offices Minories wins SOS Business Centre of the Month We are delighted to announce that our business centre at 150 Minories, London EC3N 1LS is the winner of ‘Business Centre of the Month’ in the Southern Section of Search Office Space’s monthly award. This award was based upon the continued high ... Jul 15th 2014 Business Environment runs for Rays of Sunshine On 10th July 21 Business Environment employees took part in the annual Great City Race, raising money for London-based charity Rays of Sunshine, which grants wishes for children with life limiting conditions from around the UK. Having participated ... Jul 15th 2014 Bogota Coffee Installation at Milton Keynes BE Milton Keynes based Bogota Coffee has been selected to provide an onsite coffee shop for BE’s Avebury Boulevard business centre. Business Environment’s Milton Keynes’ clients will from today (Monday 14th July) experience ... Jul 14th 2014 BE hosts City of London’s Aldgate Project Roadshow BE’s Aldgate business centre is today welcoming representatives from City of London Corporation who will be running a roadshow in the reception area displaying plans for the new Aldgate Project. The City, in partnership with London Borough ... Jul 08th 2014 Happy employees make better workers Employers are increasingly being won over by “a happy, healthy workforce is a more efficient workforce” mantras, according to research commissioned by global firm Steelcase. The office furniture company says that staff wellbeing is soaring ... Jul 07th 2014 Milton Keynes BE workers set for Charity Massage John Holman Therapy Solutions and Business Environment support Rays of Sunshine with charity massage event. On Friday 11th July John Holman Therapy Solutions together with Business Environment will be supporting Rays of Sunshine Children’s ... Jul 01st 2014 Working Brits tell Dolly: ‘You can keep your 9 to 5’ Evergreen star Dolly Parton wowed Glastonbury festival-goers over the weekend. But the 67-year-old ‘9 to 5’ Country singer may have to change her tune, as new research shows that most British workers would rather work flexi hours than the ... Jun 24th 2014 Preparing your SME for auto-enrolment Most of us have seen the ‘I’m in’ prime-time television ads. They publicise the new revolution in workplace pensions with the auto-enrolment scheme. But getting your small business ready for the Government’s new pension reforms may be more ... Jun 03rd 2014 New site to encourage better business banking A new Government-backed comparison website will enable small businesses to weigh up the pros and cons of rival banks more easily. The Business Banking Insight (BBI) site reveals ratings for 74 lenders from 5,000 SMES (small and medium enterprises) ... Jun 02nd 2014 BE Supports Positive Action on World Environment Day We are inviting employees and clients to each take three positive eco-friendly steps to help mark World Environment Day on Thursday 5th June 2014. The United Nations’ World Environment Day (WED) is a red letter day in its calendar and the primary ... May 27th 2014 How businesses can cope with football fever this summer It probably won’t have escaped your notice that the World Cup is kicking off soon, and many of your staff will be keen to watch the matches. Although most games are on outside of normal 9-5 hours, law firm Adams & Remers said employers are still ... May 27th 2014 Putting the Sizzle in Sustainability “‘Sustainability’ covers many subjects. It has become a bit of a catch-all word, replacing ‘protection of the environment’, ‘ecology’ and activity around ‘saving the planet’.” ... May 22nd 2014 ‘Business is flourishing’ in Milton Keynes With the UK’s economy growing for the fifth consecutive quarter, Milton Keynes is seeing a surge in demand for office space as businesses regain confidence, says local serviced office provider Business Environment, whose Milton Keynes ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829 of 29) ‘Business is flourishing’ in Milton Keynes