Michael Fraser
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Top 15 proven productivity secrets for the office
Being something of a productivity geek, I thought it was high time I blogged about my top productivity secrets for maximising efficiency and effectiveness in the office. A few years ago, after a shake-up in my business life, I completely overhauled the way I worked with some dramatic effects.
Tim Flynn Architects take award-winning office space in Southwark
One Valentine Place is the new home for Tim Flynn Architects. The award-winning Southwark office building has clean lines, great light and striking views
What is your London office budget?
The second part of the of my five part blog deals with budget. Before you begin searching for London office space, you must establish what you can afford. So - I hear you ask - how on earth do I go about do about that, when I don’t understand how much office space in London costs? To establish a budget for your new offices, we will look at 5 factors.
Where does your new London office need to be?
Where do your new offices need to be? Location, Location, Location - as the mantra goes. It’s become a cliché, but as with most clichés, it’s also true! London is a large and diverse city, and different areas have distinct identities, as well as individual strengths and weaknesses. Your business will also have specific needs that will make it better suited to one part of London than another. Different strokes for different folks, to quote another cliché.
5 Questions you should ask, before you look for Office Space in London – Introduction
Many of our new clients are ill-prepared to begin their search for new London office space. Ian Kitchener has written a 5 part series addressing the questions all prospective office tenants should be asking their clients before they start looking for new offices.
Naked Shorting
I don't believe in reincarnation, but if I come back again, I'd like to be a banker in a free market economy. Central London office advisors don't always enjoy the highest public esteem, but this kind of free market practice makes us look like a bunch of choir boys!
Does your Office Commissionaire Look Good?
Commissionaires don't always create a good first impression and don't necessarily operate a secure building. Think carefully before paying extra for one.
Commuting to London Offices
London office workers travel an average of 78 minutes to get to work. Transport infrastructure and commuting patterns of your employees should play a key factor when searching for office space. Accessibility is something that affects every single working day after all.
What do your office service charges pay for?
Office service charges - usually expressed as a rate per sq ft occupied (e.g.. £6.00 per sq ft per annum) - are paid to landlords for running office buildings
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