Business Blog Business & Networking

category-icon Business & Networking

Serviced office vs Commercial Office: A 2024 Outlook

The most up-to-date, in-depth comparison of serviced vs commercial offices in Australia's office rental market. Explore vacancy rates, cost breakdowns & more.

mount-street-serviced-office.jpg

What is hybrid work: the advantages & disadvantages

Delve into what kind of work style hybrid work refers to, and learn the advantages and disadvantages of this normalised work style.

hybrid-working.jpg

Time to scrap the office? The return-to-office dilemma

Most employers are demanding their staff to return to the office, but workers aren't on the same wavelength. What's the solution?

empty-office-space-blog.jpg

The Ultimate Project Management Framework for Startups | Servcorp

Being able to prioritise and manage projects will help your startup survive in the marketplace. Learn how to craft a project management framework.

project-management.jpg

Working from home vs office - Pros and Cons to consider

online-conference.jpg

Creating the best freelance office space: Complete guide

Learn how to set up an office space that's tailored for freelance success. Get tips on creating the best environment and equipment here!

freelance-worker.jpg

Virtual Office vs Home Office: Which One is Right for You

Discover the differences between virtual and home offices, and determine which workspace is the perfect fit for your business needs with this guide.

home-office-setup.jpg

How to get a virtual address

A virtual address is a convenient solution for businesses that need a professional address without the cost and maintenance of a physical office.

working-from-home-on-a-sofa.jpg

How to Use Correlation in Business Decision Making

Correlation is an important concept that can be used to analyse data sets and assist business leaders in gaining useful insights into the relationships between business outcomes.

person-making-a-decision.jpg

What Is A Virtual Receptionist & How It Can Help Your Business

Discover all the ways a virtual receptionist can help your business with answering phones, taking messages, providing customer service & much more!

receptionist-with-headset.jpg

Office Space for Lawyers – Best Office Types for Law Firms

Learn about the different types of offices that law firms can choose from for their needs & which factors are most important when choosing an office space.

law-firm.jpg

Startup Office Spaces - Best Office Types for Your Startup

A startup requires a unique, fun & optimised office space to work in. Here are the best types of office spaces you need for your startup.

teamwork.jpg

Leasing Office Space: The Ultimate Cost Saving Guide 2023

This guide will provide a complete overview on all the costs related to leasing an office space and provide cost saving advice.

people-in-an-office.jpg

Five Tips for Small Businesses to Reduce Operational Costs

Although it may not be easy, every small business that wants to succeed in the long run should have a strategy that strictly keeps its operational costs to only what is necessary

cost-control.jpg

Why Malaysia is Ideal for International Business

Malaysia’s well-developed infrastructure and connection to the global economy makes it an attractive destination for businesses to expand their operations or set up a new one.

malaysia-city-skyline.jpg

The Benefits of Secretarial and Telephone Answering Services

Telephone answering services and secretarial support can be time saving method and mitigate the risk of wasted productivity.

secretary-support.jpg

Do Businesses Still Need a Landline? The Pros & Cons of a Landline Phone

Now that smartphones are easily available and offer more functionality than a landline phone, is landline still necessary? This article will explain the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed-line phone for businesses big and small.

landline-phone.jpg

8 Reasons Why Coworking Spaces are Better than Working from Home [2022]

Working from home echoes comfort and seems ideal until we're faced with distractions, isolation and complacency. Coworking spaces are ideal as they are comprised with people which work towards the same goal.

socialising-in-a-coworking-space.jpg

4 Methods to Sustain Long Term Business Growth

Every business owner has a vision of continuing to grow, however not everyone has a business development strategy in place to ensure long term success.

business-growth.jpg

Top 7 Biggest Business & Workplace Global Trends Which Will Shape 2023

The way business work across the globe is always changing, however the past few years has changed everything in an unprecedented manner.

2023-trends.jpg

Covid-19: Changes in Consumer Purchase Behaviour and What Are Consumers Looking For in 2022?

Find out what consumer purchasing behavior is, why it's important to your marketing strategy, and the shift toward heavily experience driven satisfaction that has occurred as a result of COVID-19.

consumer-shopping.jpg

Hybrid Offices: The Post-Covid Workspace Solution

Since the pandemic, many businesses have realised that the hybrid office concept and demand for remote work has not only increased, but is likely here to stay.

hybrid-office-new-normal.jpg

What is Flexible Workspace? Why Flexible Office Spaces are becoming common

Learn what it means to have a flexible workspace and the benefits you can get from using one. Discover ways to implement flex-space into your business, which technology you need, and tips for setting up these spaces successfully.

flexible-workspace.jpg

Where to meet clients when working from home: The first impression

Now that working from home is a common occurrence, one of the most frequent questions which arise is where should I meet my clients?

meeting-room.jpg

Tips for renting your first office space: small businesses

The endeavour of renting a new office space for small businesses is a significant step and a milestone to celebrate upon completion.

private-office.jpg

Time is money: Why delegating is important for businesses

Every business should have the goal of reducing time spent on repetitive tasks which produce minimum or no capital and redirect that time on tasks which create the most amount of money.

time-is-money.jpg

Hub-And-Spoke Office Model: What is it, what are the benefits, is it a hybrid solution?

The appeal for flexible and smarter workspaces has dramatically increased, allowing the hub and spoke to resurface as it favours the well sought out hybrid working conditions.

hub-and-spoke.jpg

What is Hot Desking? Why it’s beneficial for businesses to increase productivity and collaboration?

As a business, we all must recognise that one way or the other we contribute towards climate instability and the more effort we place into being environmentally conscious, the longer we preserve Earth and fulfil our responsibility.

what_is_hot_desking_australia.jpg

What is Coworking?

Coworking spaces are being adopted by more large companies aiming to eliminate the cost of under-utilised and empty office space, and also give employees greater flexibility when and where they work

what-is-coworking-blog.jpg

How to downsize your business in 2022 without losing credibility

Although a company may need to reduce either its physical or organisational size due to financial reasons, it’s important to not appear unstable.

business-planning.jpg

Do you have Zoom fatigue?

Mental exhaustion from Zoom calls and video conferencing is reaching peaks like never before. Co-working to maintain in-person communication and for a change of environment may be the solution you need.

videoconference-fatigue.jpg

How to Boost Your Productivity in Remote Work Settings?

Coronavirus has seen remote and hybrid work models put in place to meet health regulation requirements.

blog-remote-working.jpg

How to futureproof your workspace, post-COVID

There’s no denying the COVID-19 pandemic has inalterably changed the way we work.

gettyimages-1280294961-612x612.jpg

Winners in Business Pivot, Grow and Shrink: Evolve with a Flexible Workspace

Just as elite athletes need to maintain flexibility to stay on top of their game, business owners need to be highly responsive and agile in order to win.

business-winners.jpg

The Future of Work: Impact of COVID on Professional Services

Covid-19 has changed how businesses engage with consumers. New trends are emerging with less traditional ways of meeting consumers & digital transformations.

article-2-image-1.png

Consumer Survey: How Has COVID Impacted Workplace Trends?

Servcorp joined forces with Roy Morgan to conduct a Consumer Survey on both business and non-business owners about customers’ perceptions on what makes a business more lucrative, as well as the changes in the office landscape brought about by COVID.

article-1-image-4.png

Why Office Design Matters

Well-considered office design & interior design can play a role in productivity & employee satisfaction. Read more on why beauty in the workspace.

gettyimages-1149521315.jpg

How to manage cash flow & reduce overheads

Cash flow management is crucial to the day-to-day running of a business. Assessing overheads & reducing costs can make a massive difference to your balance sheet.

gettyimages-1193117327-1.jpg

The future of the corporate office in a post-pandemic world

The corporate office is evolving as companies adapt to remote work & emerging trends in the Covid-19 pandemic.

gateway-sydney_08.jpg

Small Business Marketing: Marketing Ideas on a Low Budget

Small businesses don't need to spend big to market their brands successfully.

gettyimages-1130929699.jpg

Hybrid Workspaces: Unhinging The Traditional Office Space

What exactly does this new hybrid workspace actually mean for the future of office spaces?

hybrid-workspace.jpg

Work smart, not hard (or save 572 hours of personal time).

As all business owners will recognize, it can be hard to switch off at the end of a working day or at the weekend, especially if you’re just starting out.

work-smart.jpg

How to keep your business running smoothly through the COVID-19 outbreak

7 ways Servcorp can help you power through the current Corona challenges

article-5.jpg

Coworking vs. Virtual Office: What is the Difference?

As businesses adopt remote work models, many organisations are re-evaluating their expansion plans and seeking new workspace arrangements to support a hybrid model of days in and out of the office.

phone-line.jpg

Reasons to hire a virtual assistant for your business

Ever felt like you’re getting you bogged down in the small stuff? Feel like you haven’t got enough time on the clock to get everything done? Well, you’re not alone.

virtual-assistant-feature-image-blog.jpg

Covid-19 Workplace Planning: How to build a workforce strategy for the future

As organisations begin to deal with the COVID-19 fallout, one thing is becoming increasingly clear—the impact of coronavirus on how we work will linger for some time to come.

planning.jpg

Mindfulness for entrepreneurs and mindfulness in the workplace

2020 isn’t the year anyone expected. It’s easy to feel out of control amid the unprecedented restrictions and decreased opportunities for face-to-face interaction.

mindful.jpg

Working From Home Tips: How to deal with cabin fever

If working from home tips you over the edge of sanity, you’re not alone.

servcorp_blog_malaysia_cabin_fever.jpg

Flexible Workspace vs Traditional Offices: Which to Choose?

In this article, we look the pros and cons of a flexible workspace vs a traditional office space to help you decide which will work best for your needs.

istock-601008010.jpg

17 Productivity Tips For Working From Home Through Coronavirus

Use these 17 tips to unlock your potential and push aside distractions to improve your productivity while working from home.

article-6.jpg

Working from Home | Servcorp virtual Office is the solution

The shift to working from home can impact many businesses negatively, however, a Virtual Office can support a home-office shift without experiencing any restrictions on productivity or incurring large costs.

work-from-home-3-guy-new.jpg

There are ‘virtual’ ways to get things done

The shift to “remote-working” may seem simple, but if not managed properly can result in great losses for many companies.

work-from-home.png

Working remotely is more than a trend

Read below five ways you can prepare your company and your team to more remote work.

article-4.jpg

Change-Maker And Catalyst: Servcorp Empowers Businesses In Bahrain, The GCC's Fastest-Growing Market

Offering a wide variety of workspace solutions in Bahrain is part of Servcorp's commitment to the ease of doing business, providing practical, innovative and affordable workspaces.

1537778323_servcorpbahrain.jpg

Servcorp launches innovative global co-working template in the UAE

Servcorp, provider of the world's finest serviced offices and business packages, today launched a flagship Coworking space, located on Floor 41 of the prestigious Emirates Towers, Dubai.

coworking-lauch.jpg

What is Servcorp’s plan with its $16 million global investment?

Servcorp, an originator, and innovator in serviced offices, virtual offices, and co-working environments, mentioned that the investment of over USD 16 million in its global product offering will have a direct impact on the co-working market in the GCC and the Middle East.

servcorp-al-mamoura-abu-dhabi.jpg

Servcorp expands EMEIA footprint in GCC & Levant

Servcorp, a leading global provider of workspace solutions including serviced offices, virtual offices and co-working spaces, is expanding its presence in the Middle East as part of an aggressive growth plan for the EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) region.

taine-moufarrige.jpg

Servcorp Middle East Launches State-of-the-Art Co-working Offices

Servcorp, the leading provider of serviced offices and business package solutions in the Middle East, will launch five co-working office spaces across the Middle East 2017 in response to the region’s growing demand for flexible work environments.

servcorp-gatewaybuilding-sydney-officeview.jpg

Bahrain’s burgeoning business environment set to attract further foreign investors

The Bahraini Government has ambitious plans to develop its non-oil sector, which according to the IMF accounts for 76 percent of Bahrain’s total GDP.

news-image-servcorp.gif

Law on Dubai Economic Council set to strengthen Dubai's business environment

In addition to supporting the economic decision-making process, the new law will involve the private sector in the process of developing public policies through the Dubai Chamber and the DED.

property-in-uae_blog.jpg

Pioneering the Virtual Office Space

Servcorp, the leading provider of serviced offices and business package solutions in the Middle East, continues to pioneer the ‘workplace of the future' with its virtual office offering.

vo_pioneer_-_image.jpg

Office rental - Market Review - Abu Dhabi, Q2 2014

Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming a popular destination for multinational giants in addition to having a strong start-up culture, which has impacted the city's office market. In Q1 of this year, the “39% [office space] vacancy rate remained stable”, and “There are early indications of office demand improving.” (Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview Q1 2014, JLL).

office-rental_review_blog.jpg

Office rental market review - Dubai, Q2 2014

Dubai, major business hub of the Middle East and the world, sees its office rental market continue to boom, as found in market research for Q1 2014. According to Knight Frank's ‘Q1 2014 Dubai Offices Market Update', “the prime office vacancy rate [in Dubai] edged down to 16% in Q1 2014.”

office-rental-reivew-dubai_blog.jpg

As you like it

Different types of business have very different needs when it comes to the style of office space that's right for them. While a financial institution may need specialist routing for its trading platforms and faces a raft of security issues, a general trader may need very specific office support and personalised interior decor to set them apart from the crowd. [Published in SME Advisor Magazine[

as-you-like-it_blog.jpg

The Serviced Office Experience

Every aspect of your company's success depends on how well you respond to – and anticipate – customer needs. Using an office environment that gives you the right platform for customer liaison and is well-suited to client visits gives you a powerful competitive edge, regardless of your sector or specialization. The question is, how you can achieve the necessary results in a cost-effective and straightforward way?

so_experience1.jpg

HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan graces UOWD anniversary celebration

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its establishment in the UAE with two hundred guests, at a gala dinner held in the Majlis Al Salam Ballroom at Mina A' Salam, Madinat Jumeirah.

uowd1-1.jpg

Serviced Offices overcome high business setup costs in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates was recently named by The World Bank as one of easiest countries to set up a new business, given its macroeconomic stability and strong trust in an efficient government.

serv_image.jpg

The basics of setting up a business in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is considered one of the safest and fastest growing markets in the world. Prospects for striving smaller companies with limited resources are promising in this emirate, which recently ranked as the world's 2nd best city for business according to a 2013 Ipsos Mori survey (Emirates Identity Authority, obtained October 2013).

abu_dhabi_business_setup1.jpg

Top Floor, Bottom Line

Whether aiming for small-scale success or multinational development, the central idea behind any business is to make an impact. Sometimes, this is simply thinking about how to optimise your existing daily operational practices in strategic new ways.

top_floor_image.jpg

The first priority

Every business location basically serves two main functions: it gives you a physical ‘place' in relation to the rest of the world – in your city, town or community – and provides a ‘workspace' for you, the people you work with and any equipment, plant or machinery you may use.

the_first-priority_blog.jpg

Business Registration on iPhones

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has unveiled a first-of-its-kind smart phone application for business registration and licensing in line with the Mobile Government (m-government) initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide 24/7 access to the public.

business-registration-iphone_blog.jpg

Confidence in Dubai on a rise

Key economic sectors and activity in Dubai remained stable and growing in the first quarter of 2013, with the Department of Economic Development (DED) issuing 4,582 business licenses, four percent higher than the 4,414 licenses issued during the same period in 2012. The professional sector at 24% accounted for the major share of licenses in the Q1 2013 followed by the commercial and industrial sectors.

confidence_in_dubai_blog.jpg

What is a Serviced Office?

Getting a foothold in prime locations A serviced office is a great way for a business to get established in prime corporate locations - without hefty start-up fees. It allows companies of all shapes and sizes to enjoy a fully operational office instantly and also provides the support and admin assistance you need to ensure it runs perfectly from the get-go.

serviced-office_4.jpg

Interview with Laudy Lahdo in Khaleej Times Newspaper: Quality Business Solutions

Laudy Lahdo explains in an Interview with Khaleej Times Newspaper about Servcorp's Quality Business Solutions and continues expansion of serviced and virtual office services in the Middle East.

laudy-1.jpg

The property market in the UAE: A confident and steady recovery

The UAE is a very attractive destination for investors in the region, and after having shown a sustained and improved growth throughout 2012, property sales in the UAE are expected to rise this year.

property-in-uae_blog.jpg

DED outlines terms for UAE Free Zone companies to do business in Dubai

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, has reiterated that no Free Zone company can conduct business within Dubai unless it has a DED license or chose to open a branch in Dubai in accordance with the conditions stated in Law No. 13 of 2011 on business registration and licensing in the Emirate.

mohammed_shael_resized.jpg

Offices on Demand

Laudy Lahdo has expanded Servcorp's serviced offices throughout the Middle East — providing easy access for entrepreneurs to top grade infrastructure.

entrepreneur_interview_11-12.bmp

Servcorp's Ramadan Special Offer "Rent free" Serviced & Virtual offices for new clients

Located in three prestigious UAE locations: Emirates Towers and Habtoor Business Tower in Dubai and Al Mamoura Building in Abu Dhabi, Servcorp's spacious and beautifully appointed offices and meeting rooms feature world class facilities and communications systems.

30free_-_en.gif

How to beat the big players

Not only has the internet radically altered how people search for, buy and receive goods – it's also opened up access to enormous markets. Therefore, smaller businesses have a chance to compete. Lower start-up costs, outsourcing and cloud computing have more than just levelled the playing field for small businesses – in some areas it's actually put small business ahead.

knowledge-centre-small-business.jpg

At your service

The concept of serviced and virtual offices is gradually picking up in Dubai's commercial real estate sector, primarily because of two factors – convenience and financial benefits.

knowledge-centre-atyourservice.jpg

View the best virtual offices in Kuwait

The finest serviced offices in Kuwait

View the best coworking spaces in Kuwait

Stunning meeting spaces and boardrooms in Kuwait