Latest News - Page 10 Categories Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Select Category Our Sector Virtual Offices Sustainability Community Charity & CSR HR Jan 17th 2017 What it actually costs to hire someone Hiring a new staff member costs more than just their salary. Here’s a breakdown of the costs you can expect when bringing someone new into your team… If you’re running a small business, at some point you’re going to need to hire someone. And while ... Jan 10th 2017 The big issues for small businesses in 2017 What’s in store for SMEs this year? From business rate changes to Brexit, we take a look at the issues you need to be aware of to keep things ticking over nicely… A new year heralds a raft of changes that are likely to have an impact on businesses both ... Jan 04th 2017 3 everyday mistakes small businesses make…and how to fix them Running a small business can be a tricky proposition – and in the course of a day many small mistakes can be easily made. Here are some of the more common ones and what to do if they happen… There’s so much to consider on a daily basis when running your ... Dec 29th 2016 5 tasks to complete between Christmas and New Year Still working between Christmas and New Year? Then it’s time to get your head down and tick off a few tasks from that to do list… Not everyone is off over the Christmas period. Some of us will be working during that awkward period between Christmas ... Dec 20th 2016 5 things to do before you close up for Christmas If you’re shutting up shop over the festive period, there are a few things you’ll need to remember to do… Whether you’re an office based small business or a small retailer, if you’re shutting down on Christmas Eve for a week or so then you’ve got ... Dec 16th 2016 BE Offices voted one of Best Places to Work in Property BE Offices has been voted as one of the “Best Places to Work in Property” BE scored highly in employee satisfaction owing to its commitment to ensuring staff enjoy their work along with the company’s emphasis on health and well-being and generous ... Dec 15th 2016 Setting the rules for the Christmas party Office Christmas parties are great fun – but they can get out of hand. Here are a few ground rules for the big night… We all love a good night out, especially at Christmas. But there’s something different about office parties to regular nights ... Dec 13th 2016 Corporate Scrooge is alive and well this Christmas Almost half of UK companies will not be entering into the festive spirit this month as staff are forced to pay for their own parties, a survey of 1000 businesses has revealed. The survey, conducted by 3gem on behalf of BE Offices, showed that 48.5% ... Dec 09th 2016 BE Offices’ MD happy to #BeMoreSanta in aid of Rays of Sunshine Serviced offices company boss David Saul dons Christmas jumper and Santa hat and serves teas and coffees for the day to staff in support of children’s charity Rays of Sunshine It takes a certain kind of leader to swap roles with ... Dec 07th 2016 Why every small business needs to embrace YouTube Just because your business is in finance or plumbing doesn’t mean you can’t be a YouTube star. You just need to know how to use the video platform properly… YouTube is the second biggest search engine on the planet – and it’s not just people looking ... Nov 30th 2016 What are the highest paid jobs in the UK? New figures show the highest paid jobs in the UK. We take a look at these positions, what you’ll earn and what you need to perform these roles… We all want to be earning more – so what better way to do that than by being appointed to one of the best paying ... Nov 30th 2016 BE Cheapside a Finalist in ‘Business Centre of the Year’ 2016 BE Offices (“BE”), the multi award-winning leading serviced offices operator, today announces that its Cheapside centre has been given the accolade of Finalist for ‘Centre of the Year’ at this year’s Business Centre Association ... Nov 29th 2016 Client Informed Newsletter November/December 2016 – Coffee Break Answers Page The November/December 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. Wordsearch Word Scramble Hidato Sudoku ... Nov 22nd 2016 Small business guide to Black Friday It’s one of the biggest retail days of the year and can have a big impact on small businesses. So what is Black Friday and how will it affect you? What is Black Friday? Black Friday and its online cousin Cyber Monday are dates in which retailers reduce ... Nov 15th 2016 Using mobile tech to make your staff more communicative We might complain that mobile phones are making us more insular. But mobile technology can also be used to get your staff talking… Mobiles are a vital part of our working lives now – but there are still some people that feel we spend more time with ... Nov 08th 2016 What disruptions cost small businesses? Shutting down a small business – even for a short period – can end up costing more than you’d think. We look at some of the consequences of a disruption to service… Balancing the books of your small business takes time, and can be pull-your-hair-out ... Nov 07th 2016 BE Offices launches redeveloped Threadneedle Street centre BE Offices has launched a 11,253 sq ft centre at 32 Threadneedle Street in the heart of the City Laid out over five floors the building has been the subject of an extensive £2m refurbishment programme that has created an ultra-modern Grade A serviced ... Nov 03rd 2016 BE Offices Wembley welcomes Nicole Scherzinger X-Factor judge surprises Rays of Sunshine Wish Choir at rehearsal for fundraising concert Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was warmly welcomed to BE Offices’ Wembley business centre recently when she surprised the Rays of Sunshine ... Nov 01st 2016 5 words and phrases to avoid in job adverts We look at the dated phrases and words that appear in almost all job adverts that you no longer need… Job adverts have their own special language, full of suggestion, innuendos and metaphors aimed at attracting enough job applicants that you ... Oct 27th 2016 BE Offices hosts charity book signing event at Minories business centre Meet the author and book signing event raises money for Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity Self-published on Amazon David P Perlmutter’s debut novel WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME shot to the #1 bestseller spot on in the UK, Australia, Spain, ... Oct 27th 2016 BE Offices set for record growth as London serviced office market continues strong annual expansion rate Business Environment Holding Ltd, owner of the BE Offices flexible workspace group, today announces it is on course to produce record growth in the current year as it takes full advantage of the strong London serviced offices market The positive ... Oct 25th 2016 6 ways to help cut down on admin work Running a small business involves lots of admin work – which can sometimes get in the way of actually doing work. Here are a few ways to cut down on the endless admin… New figures from Tide have revealed that more than 3 in 5 new small business owners ... Oct 18th 2016 Getting the best utility deal as a small business You’ve got to save every penny as a small business – so keeping an eye on the bills and knowing when to switch is important… There are a lot of things to love about running a small business – the thrill of securing a new contract, the joy of a successful ... Oct 11th 2016 How to become a master of the mornings Becoming a morning person can bring a big boost to your productivity. Here’s how to become a master of the mornings… If you’re the kind of person who snoozes their alarm 5 times and needs 3 cups of coffee to get going in the morning, the chances are ... Oct 10th 2016 Certainty in Uncertain Times – Guaranteed No Increase at Renewal in 2017 There can be no doubt that there is a lot of uncertainty in the business world at the moment continuing into 2017 when Article 50 is triggered to start Brexit. BE Offices is now offering a little bit of stability to the business overheads of new ... Oct 05th 2016 Writing the perfect out of office email The out of office reply email doesn’t have to be dull and dry – you can use it to show a different side of you and your business… ‘I’m sorry, I’m out of the office until Sept 1. I’ll reply to all emails when I get back.” We’ve all seen this message before ... Oct 04th 2016 Fundraising tastes better at BE Offices 2016 – BE’s Macmillan Coffee Morning raises £2,500 For the fifth consecutive year, staff and clients at BE Offices’ network of business centres across the City, Central and Greater London and across the South East took time ... Sep 29th 2016 Client Informed Newsletter September 2016 – Coffee Break Answers Page The September edition of the BE Offices and &Offices client newsletter is now out. Please see below for the answers to our coffee break puzzles and brain teasers. Wordsearch Crossword Hidato Sudoku What do you see? A face and the word ‘Liar’ ... Sep 27th 2016 How to retain older workers and why With an ageing population, retaining older workers is critical to bridging the labour gap By 2020, a third of the UK workforce will be over the age of 50. Many businesses are already recognising the benefits of employing older people, but the ... Sep 20th 2016 The psychology of seating Fancy a game of musical chairs? The layout of your office might hold the key to how happy and productive you and your staff are at work… You might not have given much thought to who sits where in the office, but according to those in the know who study ... Sep 18th 2016 BE Offices’ very own volunteer Ambassador for Meningitis Research Foundation is supporting Meningitis Awareness Week to help save lives BE’s PR & Marketing Officer, Julie Tucker, warns people to know the symptoms of meningitis and act fast Julie is sharing her first-hand experience of meningitis during national Meningitis Awareness Week (19-25 September 2016) ... Sep 15th 2016 5 ways to give your small business an autumn refresh With the new season under way now is the perfect time to refresh your business, whether revamping your website or launching a seasonal marketing campaign… It’s essential that small businesses stay relevant to attract new customers and keep ... Sep 13th 2016 Double ‘City in Bloom’ awards for BE Offices Beech Street business centre Barbican office scoops Greening Grey Britain Award 2016 and Gold Award in the category of window boxes and small containers BE Offices’ Beech Street business centre was last night the recipient of two awards at the ‘City in Bloom’ Awards ... Sep 06th 2016 Compete with the big boys by getting your story straight What’s your story? See why having an engaging and interesting company story can help you compete against big firms… You might not be able to compete on price, but you can compete on personality. Small firms can use their personal story to give ... Sep 02nd 2016 The Great Fire of London – What Would it Cost Now? The Great Fire of London was 350 years ago. Review our Infographic of what it would cost if it happened today… ... Aug 30th 2016 5 ways to boost your online security Most small firms aren’t making online security a priority. But with new data protection legislation coming in, it’s time it was pushed up the agenda… Despite the EU announcing its General Data Protection Regulation in April, which comes into ... Aug 23rd 2016 Making your office pet friendly With a new study showing that allowing animals in the workplace makes everyone happier, we show you how to create a pet-friendly environment. It’s not as barking mad as it sounds… Workplaces that open their doors to pets are shown to boost ... Aug 16th 2016 6 tips on taking on a commercial lease If you’re looking for a commercial property to rent, it’s not just the location that’s important. We take a look at other factors to take into account… Choosing a suitable property to operate your business from is one of the biggest decisions ... Aug 09th 2016 5 ways to attract mobile customers Today’s consumers are better connected than ever before. Is your business mobile-ready for the m-commerce revolution? Consumer spending is going mobile, with shopping on devices such as smartphones and tablets now accounting for 51% of ... Aug 04th 2016 Get fit with BE’s Office Olympics 2016 ... Aug 04th 2016 BE Offices Beech Street shortlisted as finalist in City in Bloom awards BE Offices Barbican Business Centre on Beech Street has been shortlisted as a finalist for the City in Bloom Awards, a celebration of the horticultural delights of the Square Mile! City in Bloom is an annual campaign organised by Friends of ... Aug 02nd 2016 5 skills you need to learn as a small business owner You might have a great idea and solid funding – but to be truly successful as a small business owner there are a lot of skills you need to master. Here are 5 areas to train to help you manage your business… Not all small businesses are the same, ... Jul 26th 2016 How learning to code can help your small business Coding isn’t just for computer geeks – it’s a language that most businesses will end up using in the future. Learning it now can help your company to grow… Websites, apps, e-commerce, mobile phones – they all need code. Code is the building blocks ... Jul 19th 2016 How to better understand your customers Failing to understand your customers’ needs could lead to them becoming unhappy and turning to a competitor. Get ahead of the game with these simple tips A number of companies are failing to understand their customers, according to a new study ... Jul 18th 2016 Brexit holds no fear for BE Offices as it invests £9m and opens four new centres Major opportunity to provide corporates with flexible office space without fixed lease terms Uncertainties caused by last month’s referendum are seen as a major opportunity by leading serviced offices provider BE Offices. Today (15th ... Jul 14th 2016 BE Offices expands its serviced office provision at 107 Cheapside to create further state of the art office space Established on the 2nd and 6th floors, BE Offices takes an additional 6,600 sq ft to complete its occupation of the 6th floor. BE Offices has expanded its presence in the prestigious 107 Cheapside office building with an extension of its offering ... Jul 14th 2016 BE Offices team participates in Great City Race for 9th consecutive year £10,000+ raised for BE Offices nominated charity Rays of Sunshine over the years 24 employees from BE Offices and its associated companies will tonight take part in the 12th annual Standard Chartered Great City Race, BE’s 9th year of ... Jul 12th 2016 Would Jason Bourne be a good boss? The amnesiac assassin is back once again in Jason Bourne (July 27) – but would the character be full of awful ultimatums, or would he rise to supremacy as your boss? He may be on the run from the US government and have some serious memory issues, ... Jul 07th 2016 The needy, students and children benefit from BE Charity Days In 2011 BE Offices launched its “Charity Days” scheme for all team members with every staff member given 3 days per year paid leave to work for a charity of their choice. Three of our employees have been in charity action this month as follows: ... Jul 07th 2016 Warning signs that your small business is failing Judging the success of your business from the inside can sometimes be hard. Watch out for these warning signs that could suggest your business is not doing as well as you’d hope… The line between success and failure in the small business world ... Jun 28th 2016 5 office essentials not to skimp on Budgets are tight in small businesses – but there’s no room for cut corners when it comes to these… Keeping on top of costs when you’re running an office can be tough. But there are a few key areas that you shouldn’t skimp on if you want to keep ... Jun 21st 2016 The impact of sporting events on small businesses With a number of top sports events taking place over the summer, we look at the impact they can have on small businesses… From major European football tournaments to world class tennis and the games in Rio, this summer is a great one for sports. ... Jun 14th 2016 How to eat like a gourmet in the office End the days of soggy sandwiches and weak tea by transforming your everyday office into a foodies’ delight… Offices aren’t famed for their food. The best you can hope for in many is a vending machine in the corner and a jar of Nescafe by the kettle. ... Jun 07th 2016 SME Business News – May Round-Up We round up May’s small business news, from the Queen’s Speech and Brexit to job concerns… Business news – The Queen’s Speech, Brexit and Enterprise Act Several Bills were announced in the Queen’s Speech that could affect SMEs and their ability ... May 31st 2016 Best coffee makers for the office We all need a cup of coffee to start off the morning. But how can we go about getting the best brew for a Monday morning? We test the best coffee makers for the office… When you talk nations’ favourite hot drinks, you would usually associate Italy ... May 23rd 2016 BE Offices kick-starts multi-million pound refurbishment programme as demand for quality space strengthens BE Offices has announced the launch of a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme at some of its key centres BE has already recorded some early successes with the programme as a number of corporate occupiers have been attracted to the ... May 19th 2016 BREXIT would increase costs for goods and labour believe SMEs Inability to access skilled European labour would damage growth Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) believe a vote to leave the EU next month would seriously impact their profitability and growth prospects, according to a survey of ... May 17th 2016 6 lessons small firms can learn from the FA Cup finalists With the Emirates FA Cup final taking place on May 21, we look at what small firms can learn from the two finalists – Crystal Palace and Manchester United The Emirates FA Cup final is still one of the biggest games in the football calendar – and can ... May 05th 2016 What office personality are you? Taking a look at the stats surrounding the personality types in your office…. Workplaces contain an eclectic mix of personalities. There are the eager beavers who will be the first to their desks every morning, work through their ... May 03rd 2016 6 ways to get the foundations of your business right Many small business owners regret not having everything in place when they launched. Don’t make the same mistake – create solid foundations for your new venture… A recent survey from Direct Line for Business found that more than 1 in ... « Older EntriesNewer Entries » (Or jump to page 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435 of 35) 6 ways to get the foundations of your business right