Archives for September 2022

Where to Meet for Business Meetings [6 Options]

Momentum of In-person Business Meetings Revives

Now that the economy is back in full swing, in-person business meetings are also on the rise. Certainly, technological advancements before and during COVID-19 demonstrated that it is possible for businesses and professionals to work outside of permanent office settings—and to do so effectively. Even with a growing number of businesses mandating that workers return to permanent office space, most experts do not foresee a post-pandemic work world where professionals spend as much time in fixed office spaces. 

Instead, many businesses have embraced some form of a hybrid work environment where workers spend some workdays working remotely and another number from an in-person office arrangement—whether permanent office space or coworking space. At the same time, a smaller percentage of businesses have opted to allow some workers to work remote virtually 100% of the time or even adopted a 100% virtual workforce, abandoning flagship office space for virtual offices connecting workers around the globe. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Next Conference Room Meeting

Virtual meetings certainly became the norm for many businesses and professionals during the pandemic. But with many returning to some form of offices—coworking space and day offices, hybrid work arrangements, and permanent office space—in-person meetings are fast returning. Paul Axtell, the author of Meetings Matter: Designing Conversations That Work, argues they are an important business enabler: “In-person meetings provide a sense of intimacy, connection, and empathy that is difficult to replicate via video. It’s much easier to ask for attentive listening and presence, which creates the psychological safety that people need to sense in order to engage and participate fully.”

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How to Set Up an Answering Service for Your Business

Setting up an answering service is a very simple process. So your business can start reaping the benefits of having all incoming calls answered in as little as 1-2 business days.

Here is how to get started when setting up an answering service for your company:

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5 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Startups

Startups are fighting to survive and want to make the right decision to set their company up for success. One of the most common mistakes startups make is seeking an office for a startup. Instead, startups should consider using coworking spaces. 

Why use a coworking space? Here are five of the most significant benefits of coworking spaces for startups. 

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