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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. Sudoku Hidato Word Search Brain Teasers Teapots
16 ounces (about ...

Aug 07th 2017

Why staff should be encouraged to take annual leave

Staff not taking all their annual leave may sound like a good thing for employers but in reality it can lead to stressed out, unproductive staff. We look at why Brits aren’t taking all their leave and why it is so important. Brits wasting ...

Aug 01st 2017

How to run a successful business in London

Running a successful business in a highly competitive city like London can be hard. But we’ve got a few tips and pointers that could help you to make the most of your small business. Setting up and running a business is hard work – and while ...

Jul 26th 2017

BE Offices launches ‘pro-working’ space at Minories business centre

BE Offices has launched a new pro-working space at its Minories business centre in the City of London. Pro-working, the latest trend to hit the serviced office market, creates a more professional-based collaborative workspace that encourages ...

Jul 25th 2017

What are the benefits of using serviced offices?

Serviced offices offer a number of benefits to all types of business from start-ups to established small firms. We take a look at the benefits of serviced offices… One of the best tips for running a successful business is to make sure you ...

Jul 20th 2017

Focus on… architects

Continuing our regular feature series focusing on the most popular small business types, we take a closer look at the role of architects. What do they do?
These are the people who design the world around us – from homes and offices to bridges, ...

Jul 18th 2017

BE Offices recognised as Silver Status Investors in People

BE Offices has been awarded silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. BE has been established for almost 25 years and won numerous ...

Jul 18th 2017

5 ways to protect your small business against Brexit

Brexit will have a big impact on many small businesses – but you can lessen the effect by following these simple tips… Whether you voted Leave or Remain, the one thing you can expect from the Brexit vote is uncertainty. With little information ...

Jul 11th 2017

Is the robot revolution coming for your small business?

New reports show entrepreneurs are fearful robot workers could impact their job prospects. We look at the industries that could be most hit and how to overcome the challenges posed by AI. The robots are coming! Actually, they’re already here. ...

Jul 06th 2017

Focus on…software developers

Continuing our new regular feature series focusing on some of the most popular small businesses, we take a closer look at software developers. As part of on-going series, BE Offices focuses on the most popular small businesses. This week, ...

Jul 05th 2017

5 office design trends

We take a look at some of the technology and design trends for offices this year. The design and layout of offices has become much more flexible in recent years. And with this flexibility comes the chance to redesign offices more frequently and ...

Jul 04th 2017

UK business centre sector continues to thrive, new research finds

New research from the Business Centre Association (BCA), in collaboration with CBRE, finds the serviced office market continuing to thrive despite Brexit. The research, launched yesterday (3rd July) has found that the business centre ...

Jun 27th 2017

Managing major business changes

Big changes to your business can have a big impact on your employees. Managing such changes effectively is key to a successful and happy workforce… A new study has shown the impact major changes at a business can have on employees. The American ...

Jun 22nd 2017

Focus on… accountants

Continuing our regular feature focusing on the most popular small business types, we take a closer look at the role of accountants. What do they do?
Small accounting firms often handle the books for other small businesses. This can mean managing ...

Jun 20th 2017

Pros and cons of being a sole trader

Setting up as a sole trader is at once immensely rewarding and challenging – here we look at both sides of the coin. A sole trader is pretty much what it sounds like – a single person running their own company. Unlike, say freelancers, a sole trader ...

Jun 13th 2017

Things you need to do before leaving a job

Just because you’re on your way out of the door, doesn’t mean you’ve not got plenty of tasks to tick off your to-do list… You’ve been offered your dream job and have handed in your notice. You’ve now got a set number of weeks left before you switch ...

Jun 06th 2017

6 fridge-sharing rules for a happy office

If you work in an office with a number of colleagues or even other companies, it may be necessary to lay down the law when it comes to your communal fridge… Communal spaces are common in modern offices, be it break out space or somewhere everyone ...

May 30th 2017

How to make quick decisions in the office

In the business world, making quick decisions can be vital to keep ahead of the competition and move your company forward. But it can be easier said than done. Whether you’re a CEO, line manager or work on the front line of a business, you’ll have ...

May 26th 2017

Client Informed Newsletter May 2017 – Coffee Break Answers Page

The May 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 Crossword Brain Teasers
What’s The Missing Word? ...

May 25th 2017

Focus on… recruitment consultants

In the second of BE Offices’ new regular feature focusing on popular small business enterprises we take a look at recruitment consultants; the state of the industry and the challenges faced What do they do?
Recruitment consultants are brought ...

May 23rd 2017

Learning to say ‘yes’ as a small business manager

Small businesses are a risky undertaking, which can push managers towards hesitant and negative decision making. But learning to say ‘yes’ can help your business in a number of ways… Things move fast in the business world these days. Any decision ...

May 16th 2017

How to create office smoking guidelines

With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, we take a closer look at office smoking guidelines and how to help people put it out at work. World No Tobacco Day aims to get people across the world to stop smoking for a day. As part of the day, we take a look at creating ...

May 12th 2017

A guide to serviced offices… with storage

Do you need more storage space in your office? In our latest guide, find out how a serviced office can help and what we have available… Serviced offices are managed office spaces that are fully fitted, furnished and ready for work. In addition ...

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