Staff motivation is a key component for every business, regardless of whether you have 1, 2 or 100 employees everybody needs a little bit of motivation every now and then. Staff motivation is one of the primary concerns and challenges facing today’s supervisors and managers. Staff motivation is not only about preparing individuals and teams for on-the-job problems but for identifying the issues that may  cause low morale and negaitive attitudes within team members. More than that, staff motivation should incorporate fun team building activities and regular group and individual staff meetings, with management.

The Business Centre provides the ideal office space layout and work environment to keep your staff motivated. The Business Centre offers modern open plan office space ideal for easy communication between staff and management.  This kind of office space set up will encourage staff to easily communicate with management if they have any concerns, ideas or suggestions.

Remember, staff members are the key to every company’s success and motivation is the key to every employee’s success, within the company. Therefore, motivation is ultimately the most important ingredient for your businesses’ overall growth and increased productivity.

With the many services and facilities provided at The Business Centre, casual meetings and team building events may easily be accommodated for. We also offer boardrooms, perfect for regular team meetings to discuss ideas and problems that staff might be experiencing at work.

Office space that allows easy communication between management levels is a significant step in the motivation process. However, you as the manager or supervisor, are the most important part of the staff motivation process.

Contact us on  011 513 3300 for more information or for further enquiries.

For years, Umhlanga Rocks has been an exclusive residential area and an ever growing holiday destination. However just next to it, Umhlanga Ridge has slowly been developing into what is today a business hub. With ongoing views of the Atlantic Ocean, who wouldn’t want to do business in this part of Durban?

Thanks to the development of new infrastructure, Umhlanga Ridge is fast becoming one of South Africa’s main trade gateways. So, why are investors choosing this area and why is it becoming the new “business hub” in KwaZulu Natal?

Johannesburg has always come out tops when it comes to business location. As South African businesses and international branches in South Africa expand and develop so does the need for a national footprint. This is where property investors such as The Business Centrecome into play. With opportunities to provide convenient and adaptable office space, the likes of Umhlanga Business Centre have taken advantage of the prime location and the need for more office space.

With a population of 10 million, KwaZulu Natal has become a focal business location on the South African business map. With businesses such as The Business Centre offering already furnished, serviced office space, an in- house coffee shop, receptionists, the latest telephony infrastructure and an incredible sea view, why wouldn’t office space such as this suit any sized business?

With Umhlanga Ridge being so close to highways, main roads, Gateway Shopping Centre and a plethora of hotels, the area is exploding with business opportunities. Not only are locals occupying the perfectly positioned office space in this business node, but Johannesburg, Cape Town and Internationally based companies are extending their services or branching out.

One thing is for sure, any business that sets up camp in this part of KwaZulu Natal, won’t be sorry. Apart from the views on display, businesses can expect to thrive from the growing business population in and around the area.

Johannesburg has certainly become home to numerous well recognised suburbs, both for residential and business purposes. The more reputable of these areas being Sandton and Bedforview. However, according to an article written in The Sunday Times on January 22nd 2012, the average Broadacres (Northern Johannesburg) property has increased in value from R930, 000 to R1.7 Million, in a year.

Due to the high occupancy rates at Fourways Business Centre, The Business Centre initiated the planning of a new office space, in the Broadacres area. Broadacres Business Centre will be opening its doors in January 2013 and will certainly service the broader catchment area. Situated within close proximity to Lanseria International Airport, The Broadacres Business Centre is the ideal office space location for frequent business travellers. Lanseria is a convenient alternative to O.R Tambo, especially when flying domestically.

The new Broadacres office space will give companies and brands a chance to position their business in the area as well as its surrounds. Whether companies are looking for new office space or would like to expand and target a new area, Broadacres Business Centre will offer the ideal platform to reach the right people.

The Business Centre is extremely excited that the Broadacres area has been identified by Lighhouse Risk Management (according to The Sunday Times), a mortgage risk management company, as an area with the most growth in Northern Johannesburg. We are sure that our Broadacres office space will be servicing some fantastic clients as the area is developing itself into the next business hub. Companies positioning themselves in the growing suburb of Northern Johannesburg will certainly benefit from the quality business in the area and its surrounds.

The Broadacres Business Centre will offer energy efficient, serviced office space in numerous forms. Office space tenants will be able to choose from a selection of office space sizes and styles. Both furnished and unfurnished office space will be available. Surrounded byeasy travel routes, clients and staff will appreciate the prime real estate address.

The Business Centre is looking forward to becoming part of the developing hub of Broadacres. We are thrilled about the future of Broadacres Business Centre as well as the exciting office space clients who will be relocating their businesses to Broadacres.

Move your business into Jo’burg’s new business hub. To find out more about Broadcres Business Centre, get hold of us and we’ll be happy to work through your office space requirements with you.

Call 011 513 3300

Email broadacres@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Traditional office space landlords might be somewhat disheartened about the recent low occupancy rates that they may be experiencing. The Business Centre however is certainly upbeat and positive about 2012.

New office space in Broadacres/ Dainfern

The office space provider has been experiencing a steady growth in office space occupancy rates across all 3 centres (Bryanston, Fourways and Rivonia). Office space demand has been greatest at Fourways Business Centre, which lead to the planning of the fourth Northern Johannesburg based office space centre, Broadacres Business Centre. Set up a viewing of this office space. The doors of this serviced office space will be opening on the 1^st November 2012, servicing Dainfern, Broadacres, Chartwell, Lanseria and other surrounding areas in the Fourways vicinity.

New office space in Umhlanga, Durban

Office Space enquiries and bookings for Umhlanga Business Centre have been increasing whilst the office space construction has been taking place over the past few months. Being the first Business Centre in another province other than Gauteng, The Business Centre is extremely optimistic about the high office space occupancy rates. The doors to this sea-side building open on 1^st April 2012 and will kick start the National Footprint reality.

Why The Business Centre is filling up office space

Office space rentals suit not only the tenant’s pocket but also provide a host of services that are designed to add value to businesses. With a focus on sustainability, office space tenants have access to:

• 24-hour access, 7 days a week
• Secure, modern, air-conditioned space
• Ability to expand or contract your business
• Company branding
• Postal service
• eFax (fax to mail)
• Elegant reception area and staff
• Comprehensive reception services
• SMS/email notification
• Boardrooms
• Fully-equipped kitchen facilities
• Tea and coffee delivery for meetings
• Daily office cleaning service
• Full-time centre managers
• Highly-skilled technical staff
• Networking opportunities
• Relaxation/ informal areas

With such major growth within the existing Business Centres as well as the opening of 2 new office space locations in 2012, The Business Centre has no doubt that high occupancy rates will remain a constant. As service office space becomes an increased trend, globally The Business Centre continues to expand. Contrary to how other office space providers may be feeling about the industry at the moment, The Business Centre is extremely optimistic about the future of the brand.

Bryanston Business Centre
011 612 3000
bryanston@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Fourways Business Centre
011 513 3000
Fourways@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Rivonia Business Centre
011 275 0000
rivonia@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Umhlanga Business Centre
011 315 3300
Umhlanga@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Broadacres Business Centre
011 315 3300

Working from home at home offices is becoming more and more popular nowadays for various reasons. Cost saving is probably the biggest reason for this trend or movement. Most people prefer working from home to primarily save on petrol costs.

Working from home also affords you the freedom to engage in other activities of your business – instead of being confined to your desk the whole day; you could be on the road and meeting with your clients.

Where ever you may be, on the road or meeting with potential customers, The Business Centre provides an excellent service to ensure that when your valued clients or business partners phone you they are attended to in a professional manner. While you work from home our receptionists will answer all incoming telephone calls in your company’s name and take messages on your behalf. This means that you don’t have to worry about your company’s image even though your business is home based.

So whilst you work from home you have the peace of mind knowing that your business’ image is taken care of. The Business Center offers various services packaged according to your unique needs including the following:

• Marketing for your business
• Courier Service
• Postal Service
• Prime business address
• 8 Meeting room/boardroom (discounted rates)
• Dedicated company telephone number
• Email and SMS notification of messages
• 24-hour voicemail retrieval
• Dedicated fax-to-email number
• Email account set up and managed

If you prefer working from home let us take care of your professional image. Contact us 011 513 3300 for more information and for further enquiries.

Within a business space, although there may be a hierarchal order, staff work together and interaction is required on a daily basis. As traditional business space trends have changed and there has been more of a demand for companies to make use of teams, businesses are favoring open plan offices over the traditional cubicle.

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How much business time does staff use up to browse through their social networking sites on a daily basis? The answer to that question is probably over 50% of the day. Open office space makes it more difficult to waste time playing games or surfing the net. In fact open plan layouts tend to hold employees responsible for their productivity as they are much more exposed than they would be in an enclosed office space.

However considering the rising competition within the South African business arena, open plan offices lend themselves to many benefits for both staff and the company as a whole.

• Encourages and promotes spontaneous brain storming
• Creates a sense of community
• Encourages dialogue and interaction
• Creates better team dynamics
• Promotes a good spirit

Open plan offices are usually easier for managers and supervisors to manage as everyone is within the same space. This then makes the handling of issues, queries and concerns much easier to sort out. Should the arrangement of the desks etc need to be changed, open plan offices can be moved around quickly and with minimal effort. Find open plan office space.

Cuts back on costs

With only one centralised office space to worry about, open plan offices assist companies in reducing electrical costs. The need for only one lighting source as well as cooling and heating system, makes open plan offices more economical for a business.

There are numerous benefits to using an open plan office layout. With companies all over the world utilising this method and businesses encouraging more team work, they are the ideal office layout solution.

Contact The Business Centre today for quotes on open plan office space in prime locations around Johannesburg.

Bryanston Business Centre

011 612 3000

bryanston@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Fourways Business Centre

011 513 3000

Fourways@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Rivonia Business Centre

011 275 0000

rivonia@thebusinesscentre.co.za

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Office layout is often a second thought to productivity. However many businesses do not realise how the two are so closely associated.

Office space is an important consideration for any business, no matter its size. More so, within that office space, desk arrangement and general office layout can promote individualism, co- operation and teamwork.

It can also create a feeling of hierarchy or put all staff members on equal footing. Through the use of open plan sections or break- out- areas, office space can affect the way in which employees and clients view the business.

For small businesses especially, it is important to consider office layout. Furniture positioning can promote a healthy level of communication within a business and certainly assists in maximising productivity. Offering employees a place within the office that encourages a sense of belonging will promote encouragement.

Not only does office layout play a large role in the productivity of the employee, it also plays a part in the customers’ experience. If you are part of a business that sees many clients come into your office space on a daily basis, it is important to present them with a positive and professional image of your company.

Using aesthetically pleasing furniture and an office layout that represents the professionalism of your company, clients are far more likely to appreciate your company and want to do business with you.

The office space you have to work with will determine how you are able to layout furniture and position employees. Finding the right amount of space is important. It prevents having to squeeze too many people into an uncomfortably undersized space. Like- wise, having too much space and not filling it will create uncomfortable spaces around an office. Although many companies utilise larger office space in the hope to grow, it is important to make use of as much space as possible around the office. Empty areas may come across negatively to clients.

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Contact The Business Centre for all your office space enquiries and needs.

Bryanston Business Centre

011 612 3000

bryanston@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Fourways Business Centre

011 513 3000

Fourways@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Rivonia Business Centre

011 275 0000

rivonia@thebusinesscentre.co.za

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The Business Centre is proud to be associated with the very best technology partners in South Africa. The technology services at The Business Centre are the most advanced and reliable in our industry, and we continue to take the lead in this ever-changing field. Our investment in technology exceeds that of most large organisations, and we are able to offer practical tailor-made solutions to each individual client.

In-house IT Department
If you are serious about your businesses IT, then let The Business Centre’s in-house IT Department assist you with all your IT requirements. Our qualified, professional IT team will take care of the maintenance and troubleshooting required to keep your company’s computers, network and servers running 99.9% of the time, so you can focus and get on with your business.

Network Infrastructure
At our Fourways Business Centre we have installed over 36 Kilometres of CAT 6 Ethernet cabling (510 CAT6 Network Points) allowing for High Speed Internet connectivity.

At Rivonia & Bryanston we have installed over 20 kilometres of CAT5e Ethernet cabling per site

Server Room and Server Hosting
At The Business Centre we are able to host your company’s server(s) in one of our secure server rooms. The server is racked and attached directly to your company VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) on a dedicated 1000Mbps (1GB) connection.

Other Technology
Multi-function Printers
Vending
Internet Cafe
Building Security
Telecoms
Boardrooms

Bryanston Business Centre

011 612 3000

bryanston@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Fourways Business Centre

011 513 3000

Fourways@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Rivonia Business Centre

011 275 0000

rivonia@thebusinesscentre.co.za

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It has been through valuable experience and involvement in serviced office space rental over the years that The Business Centre has become aware of the technological advancements and demands within the business world. Having progressed and moved with these changes we have been able to address the needs that our clients have.

With more business’s moving to serviced office space as a preferred alternative, The Business Centre strives to provide the very best service and experience within the industry. As a dedicated part of this mission, we are proud to announce the launch of our new website,www.thebusinesscentre.co.za Due to our website being our primary marketing tool we have ensured that it is search friendly and easy to navigate through.

As companies have become more familiar with and involved in social media as a marketing platform, The Business Centre’s new website has integrated social media as a key element. The incorporated blog provides viewers with valuable information regarding trends in the industry and gives valuable business advice.

The final product offers viewers a sleek, clean browsing experience that offers informative content and competitive monthly office space fees.

We would like to thank Talooma Online Marketing Agency for their hard work and effort in the design and development of our new site. We at The Business Centre are certainly very proud of the end- result.

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It is important for a business to find office space that is ideal for them. This can be determined by the amount of staff working at the company, working hours, the type of business and other factors that influence the needs that a company has.

Office space is often the core of a business. It’s where employees are based and where clients judge a business image from. Therefore, it should be one of the most important considerations for any business.

Firstly, choosing office space that is the correct size is important. Using small office space and cramming employees into it is not the ideal scenario at all. Being uncomfortable and not having individual space will seriously affect productivity. However, choosing office space that is too big could also be uncomfortable for staff as well as clients. Empty spaces can easily become negative spaces, if not used correctly.

In many cases, companies prefer the excess office space in case of sudden growth. Although this is a positive goal to have, in the meantime, that empty space could be doing more harm than good.

The Business Centre offers clients looking at renting office space, the freedom of customising their surroundings. This is the perfect solution for a company hoping to achieve some brand personality within the business or for those companies needing to fill gaps in a big office. Customising office space comes with many perks.

• Reflects brand identity into office
• Create a motivating environment for staff
• Create an encouraging environment for clients
• Recall and recognition for clients
• Reassuring for both staff and clients- “we as a business are not going anywhere”

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The Business Centre offers a variety of office space solutions so that no matter the size or type of business, there is something that will suit everyone. Customising this office space allows companies to feel “at home” even though they are not tied down to long term leases.

For more information on renting office space at The Business Centre call:

Bryanston Business Centre 011 612 3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 011 612 3000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting bryanston@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Rivonia Business Centre 011 275 0000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 011 275 0000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting rivonia@thebusinesscentre.co.za

Fourways Business Centre 011 513 3000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 011 513 3000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting fourways@thebusinesscentre.co.za

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