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Why professional services firms can benefit from moving to new serviced offices

Posted by Oliver Corrigan on Oct 28, 2016 1:45:38 PM
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First impressions are everything – it takes just 7 seconds for someone to form their first impression of you. Therefore, when a potential client arrives for a meeting, the quality of your office surroundings will play an important role in their first impression of your company, and ultimately whether you’re the right company for them to work with.

Expectations on professional services firms are of superior quality offices that signify success, as these great professional service firm workspaces illustrate.

High-end clients have high expectations. Does your current office meet them?

Here we take a look at why professional service firms can benefit from moving office:

 

1. A professional yet modern image

Recent new trends in office design have revolutionised the office environment. Google’s iconic London offices, among others, have set a new standard in modern décor and creative layouts. While most people wouldn’t expect to see slides and pinball machines at their accountant’s offices, there is a growing expectation for professional services firms to modernise – not just for their clients, but also to attract the best young talent to their company.

Out-of-date office décor, uncomfortable office furniture or an overly sterile environment is a no-no. Moving into more stylish business offices with modern, comfortable furniture, stylish office décor and state-of-the-art facilities, will help establish a more professional image. Moving into serviced offices means all this will be taken of care of from day one, removing all the hassle and added expense that a leased space refit brings.

 

2. High quality IT infrastructure

Technology is becoming progressively more important in the professional services industry. As Accountant Next Door notes in a feature about the critical skills of next generation accountants:

“The use of technology in business has become so pervasive that it is becoming increasingly difficult for accountants that specialise in auditing to cope without sharpening his or her IT auditing skills.”

With businesses increasingly relying on innovative technology, it is therefore highly important that offices are home to a high-spec IT infrastructure. This can enable employees to sharpen IT skills and get through workloads quickly and without delay. With this in mind, many modern business centres and offices for rent make superior IT infrastructure, fast wifi and access to the latest office technologies a priority.

 

3. Inspiring and productive business meetings

Long gone are the days when holding a quick meeting in a small and stuffy office with a client would suffice. Today, offices with well-facilitated, comfortable, light, airy, spacious and stylish meeting rooms are vital for any professional organisation.

Business centres with high quality business meeting facilities help to convey professionalism, nurture inspiring and productive meetings and essentially help businesses pitch to win.

Good business centres will also provide guidance on different meeting room layouts to inspire different styles of meeting. This article describes some pros and cons of the various styles of meeting rooms.

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4. Opportunities to network

Networking has somewhat become a buzzword of the corporate world and in today’s competitive environment, networking is important for professionals to stay on top of trends within their industry, as well as a means to attract new business and remain competitive.

Seek out business centres that host regular networking events, to bringing a steady stream of new business opportunities straight to your door. Carrwood Park partners with the likes of BNI, Forward Ladies and Connect Gazelles, hosting a variety of networking events to encourage a serviced office and positive co-working environment.

Richard Boyle, Associate Director at Robert Walters, notes the importance of networking, stating:

“Networking is one of the best ways for professionals to stay up to date with changing standards and trends. It will also improve your profile within the organisation, and help you to partner more effectively with other parts of the business.”

Many serviced offices boast an open-plan office structure, which encourages collaboration with others. With the multitude of advantages of moving into a high quality, well-facilitated and professional serviced office, take a look around your present office, and ask yourself – is it time to move to a new location?

Carrwood Park provides high quality serviced offices in Leeds.

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To find out more about Carrwood Park’s serviced offices, and to learn more about the different business offices and meeting rooms to rent, why not arrange a viewing to have a look at our modern business centre on the outskirts of Leeds.

 

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