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Regus, Cisco Report Volcano-Driven Rush to Video Conferencing
Published April 19th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
You may have read about the Norwegian prime minister using an iPad to remotely run the government while he was stranded in New York waiting for flights to reopen in the wake of volcanic ash clouds in Iceland that delayed thousands of travelers. Well, Apple wasn’t the only beneficiary. Regus and ...
Pacific Business Center Shares Social Media Strategy
Published April 9th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Executive office suites and social media go hand in hand like Tiger Woods and golf. Well, sort of. At least I’m seeing more companies in the serviced office space engage in social media -- and do it effectively. One of those companies is Pacific Business Centers. The Cupertino, California-based business center ...
Regus Pushes Cost-Cutting Message to Small Businesses
Published March 17th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Regus is on its marketing soap box again. This time, the serviced office giant is targeting small potatoes customers: entrepreneurs, small businesses, start-ups and freelancers. Regus figures this group has a common need to remain financially nimble so they can adapt to the changing marketplace. All this leads Regus into a ...
Regus Tells Entrepreneurs to Run Away from Home
Published February 23rd, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Want to get away? You don’t need to buy a ticket on Southwest airlines to escape the hustle and bustle of the corporate world – just start working from an executive office suite a little closer to home. That’s Regus’ advice. While the virtual office industry is making inroads with the ...
OBCAI Executive Director Discusses Serviced Office Opportunities, Challenges
Published February 19th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
As incoming director of the Office Business Center Association International (OBCAI), Richard Meyers is tasked with helping the executive suites industry players leverage the opportunities and navigate the challenges by developing strategic resources to serve the membership. Meyers is no stranger to building successful associations. In addition to founding Association Growth ...
OBCAI Executive Director Shares Association Vision
Published February 18th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Richard Meyers is settling into his new role as the executive director of the Office Business Center Association International (OBCAI). Meyers aims to usher in a new era at OBCAI; an era in which the association more effectively serves the needs of its members. Meyers has 15 years of association management ...
Regus Works to Reduce Commute Time in Atlanta
Published February 17th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Nobody likes to sit in traffic, even if you are listening to a motivating motivational message to make the most of your time. But if live, work and play in cities like Miami, Los Angeles or Atlanta, sitting in traffic is an undeniable fact of life. It can take an ...
Regus Offers Five Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs
Published February 5th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Regus is putting on its small business consulting cap this week and offering advice for budding entrepreneurs. The serviced office giant figures that the combination of unemployment figures hitting record highs and tight credit markets is breeding entrepreneurs. Cash-conscious entrepreneurs might be a better description. So what are Regus’ top five ...
Q & A: Capital Expert Discusses Serviced Office Market
Published January 29th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Down markets breed consolidation, but finding capital to get deals done can be a challenge. What does this mean to the business center world? aBetterOffice caught up with Jonathan Price, managing director of Business Centre Capital Co Lt and a columnist at Officing Today, to discuss how the credit crunch has ...
Call Ruby Rises on Virtual Receptionist Service
Published January 27th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Need help with the phones? Call Ruby. She's a real, live receptionist that promises to handle your calls with care. She'll customize your greeting, screen, announce and transfer your calls, take messages and otherwise serve as your all-inclusive virtual receptionist. Of course, there's more than one "Ruby." There's lots of so-called ...
Regus Rolls Out World’s Largest Public Access Video Communication Network
Published January 20th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Regus just rolled out what it claims to be the world's largest public access video communication network. With 2,500 video communication suites available through the Regus Web site, it doesn't appear to be an exaggeration. Regus' video communication network spans 115 countries and 1,1110 cities and suburban areas where it ...
Officescape Rolls Out Nomadic Office Service Package
Published January 18th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
I recently saw the movie "Up in the Air" starring George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a road warrior who spent nearly 322 days of the year away from home. Although this is mobile working to the extreme, there are plenty of you out there who spend enough time in planes, ...
Regus: Let Employees Work from Remote Locations
Published January 12th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
Letting employees work from another location at a moment’s notice saves time and money and provides positive customer perception that their supplier can continue delivering through any disruption. But it also puts the green stamp of approval on a corporate brand in the mind of consumers. So says Regus. Regus isn’t ...
Flexible Working Helps Companies Beat the Cold
Published January 11th, 2010 by Jennifer LeClaire
With near record-breaking temperatures hitting the United States and United Kingdom, the Regus Group thought it an opportune time to take a look at how severe snow negatively impacts companies. Speaking from personal experience, the record low South Florida temperatures are certainly making a negative impact. Thousands of people in West ...
Are You Paying Too Much for Office Space, Part 2
Published December 25th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
If you were paying too much for office space, would you even know it? John Vivadelli isn't so sure. That's because there's more to wasted office space than meets the eye. Vivadelli, founder and CEO of Agilquest, Inc., a Richmond, Virginia-based company that provides software and service solutions that help companies ...
Are You Paying for Too Much Office Space?
Published December 24th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
It's one thing to pay too much for office space. It's quite another thing to pay for too much office space. That's the message that John Vivadelli, founder and CEO of Agilquest, Inc., a Richmond, Va.-based company that provides software and service solutions that help companies manage workplace operations, measure ...
ABCN’s Cottle Discusses State of the Serviced Office Industry
Published December 23rd, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
When Frank Cottle speaks, the executive suites industry listens. And Cottle, founder, chairman and CEO of the Alliance Business Centers Network, a global executive suites network partnership that represents office space providers in 700 locations across 40 countries, has plenty to say about changes in the industry as 2009 comes ...
Regus Sets Stage for Return of Working Moms
Published December 18th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
A sign of the expected economic turnaround, 44 percent of companies around the world plan to hire more mothers for part-time jobs over the next two years. So says a new Regus Group study of more than 11,000 corporations in 15 countries. Stateside, U.S. firms are slightly more aggressive than the ...
Executive Suites Leader Makes 2010 Predictions
Published December 17th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
What’s ahead for the U.S. serviced office industry? Will 2010 see the same growth as the economy begins its expected recovery? Or will entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes look for mega deals with long-term leases on office space from coast to coast? aBetterOffice.com caught up with Joe Wallace, CEO of ...
Alliance Business Centers Shares Vision for Industry
Published December 4th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
If you’ve worked in serviced office space at some point in your career, you’ve probably run into an Alliance Business Centers Network (ABCN) partner. Alliance is a leading provider of executive suites, virtual offices and fully serviced office space with about 700 locations in 40 countries -- and growing. Alliance members ...
Regus Survey Highlights Workplace Stress
Published November 30th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Stress. It’s a growing issue in Corporate America. In fact, about 60 percent of workers in key global economies report a rise in workplace stress over the last two years. So says a global Regus survey. The Regus BusinessTracker asked more than 11,000 respondents from 13 countries about their experience in ...
Davinci Virtual Reaches Out to Small Businesses with Educational Workshops
Published November 24th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Davinci Virtual is putting on its educational cap again this year, reaching out to small businesses with a startup assistance in down economy. Davinci Virtual is exhibiting at the New Business Startup conference in London Nov. 26-27, 2009 in London. The virtual offices giant is bringing its team of specialists who ...
Regus Offers Advice to Manhattan Entrepreneurs
Published November 16th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Whether you are an downsized executive or a budding entrepreneur making his way to the Big Apple for a big opportunity, Regus is offering what it calls essential tips for small businesses that want to stand out from the pack and reduce financial risks in a down economy. Here's a quick ...
Regus Offers Business Recovery Advice
Published October 22nd, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
As the economy starts to inch its way out of the recession, one question is on the minds of many small business owners and entrepreneurs: What can you I now to make sure I don’t miss out on growth opportunities later? According to Regus, a few baby steps now may lead to ...
Solvate Offers Virtual Assistants with Peace of Mind
Published October 5th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Last week I wrote about a new virtual assistant outfit. They seem to be springing up left and right in the recession as folks look for a way to earn a living in a tight economy. Nothing wrong with that, but I was concerned about track records and credibility. I’ve used ...
Bluegreen Office Competes with Executive Office Suite Admin Services
Published October 1st, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Executive office suite companies from coast to coast make a pretty penny providing administrative services to their tenants. From appointment setting to graphic design to paralegal duties, serviced office brands are making it possible for entrepreneurs to avoid hiring full-time administrative staff by filling in personnel gaps. In a down economy, ...
FreedomVoice Seeks Small Business Gurus
Published September 17th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Are you a business guru in disguise? Always offering free advice to entrepreneurs? Have wisdom to share on succeeding in a down economy? Then you could win a new netbook computer for sharing a tip or two with FreedomVoice. FreedomVoice, one of the top companies in the virtual office space, just ...
Regus Inks Strategic Alliance with Train4U
Published August 28th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
The Regus Group is making new friends. In an aggressive strategy to form strategic alliances with companies that compliment its alternative office space mission, Regus just inked a deal with Train4U to offer its clients a 20 percent discount on tailored training courses and coaching programs. “Train4U’s more than 150 customized ...
Q & A: Laurent Dhollande Discusses Serviced Office Business Models
Published August 13th, 2009 by Jennifer LeClaire
Laurent Dhollande is a tech-minded serviced office operator. He understands the importance of technology and offered keen insights into what serviced office companies should be doing on the technology front in part our last conversation with him. As CEO of Pacific Business Centers, one of the largest business center operators in ...
Q & A: Laurent Dhollande Discusses Changing Needs of Serviced Office Customers
Published August 12th, 2009 by Mike Sullivan
The serviced office customer is changing -- and fast. So says Laurent Dhollande, CEO of Pacific Business Centers. When Dhollande speaks, people listen. He is steering the success of one of the largest business center operators in the United States with 15 locations and growing. Dhollande is a visionary. He understands ...
