g 2K Qyew el OWL VJ? var WH B ona iB i Weg y |S 1 i afUM MoH RE Sh t a it ww Ti” ao wow wna fh fi mes simes: at Notes)" Small ews| Big-Time Office (NAPSA)—For small businesses in a never-ending fight for clients, first impressions meana lot. So when a home-based financial plan- ner wants to impress a millionaire CEO, talking stocks at the corner coffee shop just won't do. Trouble is, a one-man shop can’t afford a well-appointed office at a presti- gious business address. Or can he? As National Small Business Week recognizes the more than 25 million entrepreneurs who form the backbone of the U.S. economy, it’s ironic that high-priced commercial real estate keeps many of them from realizing their true potential. But the rules are changing. “More flexible workplace arrangements now give small businesses access to the same premium office space that Fortune 500 companies enjoy, but at a frac- tion of the cost,” said Mark Dixon, CEO of The Regus Group, the world’s largest provider of outsourced workplaces. Here are three ways an increas- FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE arrangements are giving small businesses accessto premium office space. afford the professional facilities that big companies take for granted? “A recruiting specialist who needs to conduct interviews across the country can skip the plane ride and book a videoconfer- encing room,” said Dixon. Simi- larly, consultants and trainers can hold sessions in fully stocked meeting rooms booked by the hour or the day. 3. Anywhere Access: The tech- ing numberof innovative entrepre- nical revolution has created legions 1. Outsourced Offices: Fully fur- offices are airports and hotel rooms. But even the most gadget- neurs are leaving the coffee shop, andstill staying in theblack. of mobile professionals whose and get serious, even if it’s on a part-time basis. With the business center providing everything from heavy road warrior can long for a real desk, a full-size phone and a receptionist. From Hoboken to Hong Kong, some outsourced office providers have worldwide locations, so business nomads always have a productive place to plug in month or even daily, there’s no risk leases once kept small businesses looking small-time, today’s entre- nished, ready-to-use office space has becometheperfect solution for small-business owners who need a professional place to spread out furniture to IT support and a receptionist, start-up costs are minimal. And since the terms are month to of getting stuck in a long-term lease. Small-business owners can customize an office plan that meets their specific needs. 2. Facilities that Fit: What about small-business owners who already have an office but can’t and meet with clients. While the costs of long-term preneurs are using creative office strategies to stake their claim alongside the biggest players in their industries. To learn more about flexible workspace arrangementsfor small businesses, visit www.regus.com.
