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Virtual office, interim spaces give SMEs low-cost solutions
September 2012 | Servcorp
Operating small and medium enterprises can run up large overhead costs - but a growing industry is now providing options that could help SMEs could cut down on expenses.
July 2012 | Servcorp
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), a major component of the Philippine economy, have better flexibility to expand and grow in the market place given their low capital base,
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| Servcorp
Starting a small business can be an exciting time, but also one tempered with a good measure of trepidation as you decide to take a big leap of faith into your ability to work for yourself. The attractions of starting your own small business - being your own boss, earning your own money - can also be the source of most of the stress related to it.
There will be times when you find yourself wondering why you wanted to start a business in the first place. It is therefore good, from time to time, to remind yourself of these reasons!
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September 2012 | Servcorp
In the Philippines, small businesses account for 99% of all business establishments. Small and medium enterprises or SMEs comprise the nearly 800,000 Philippine small businesses which are mainly in the wholesale and retail trade industries, manufacturing, food establishments, real estate, and social and personal services, which collectively employ about 55% of the country's labour force.
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May 2012 | Servcorp
Starting a business today is arguably easier than it's ever been. Cloud technologies mean that start-up and operational costs are lower, and you can readily outsource (or 'crowdsource') everything from your website to your market research.
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| Servcorp
In the global economic slowdown and the Eurozone crisis, should entrepreneurs hold off starting up a business until things look better? Not at all, say industry experts. With some careful planning, small businesses are often able to deal with the prevailing trends of the commercial world; in some cases, sometimes even better than the bigger enterprises. There are often fewer competitors in certain sectors an uncertain economic climate, as people are doubtful about taking the plunge.
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| Servcorp
In the global economic slowdown and the Eurozone crisis, should entrepreneurs hold off starting up a business until things look better? Not at all, say industry experts. With some careful planning, small businesses are often able to deal with the prevailing trends of the commercial world; in some cases, sometimes even better than the bigger enterprises. There are often fewer competitors in certain sectors an uncertain economic climate, as people are doubtful about taking the plunge.
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| Servcorp
When you are starting a business, one of the most important considerations is where to find office space.
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| Servcorp
Makati City is the financial capital of the Philippines, and is home to sleek modern commercial buildings, upscale shopping malls and luxury hotels as well as foreign embassies, consulates and missions.
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| Servcorp
Filipinos are a hardworking, enterprising and entrepreneurial people, and this is evident in the many successful small businesses which abound in Manila and other cities.
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| Servcorp
The Philippines has come a long way from its previous role as the 'poor man' of Asia.
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| Servcorp
For many professionals, working for themselves has become a viable alternative to the traditional 9-5 jobs of the past. Advertising agencies, marketing companies, trading companies and internet startups are often the most popular small businesses set up by entrepreneurs.
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September 2012 | Servcorp
In order to meet the needs of its clients worldwide, Servcorp has independently invested more than US$40 million developing their IT infrastructure, and today the company owns one of the most extensive private telecommunications and facilities networks in the world.
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| Servcorp
Everyone has heard of the term 'cloud computing', but if someone asked you, could you explain what cloud computing actually is?
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September 2012 | Servcorp
Servcorp operates an extensive network of serviced offices in 130 locations in 52 countries around the world, including Manila. In Manila, the Servcorp office is located at Tower One Ayala Triangle, Makati City. This is the heart of the business and financial hub of the Philippines, with the Philippine Stock Exchange, embassies, major multinational companies and banks locating their Philippines offices in this neighbourhood.
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September 2012 | Servcorp
For new companies, traditional rentals are no longer the only option available to them when they are looking for a business office. The attractiveness of a low-risk, no-commitment, one month-minimum term for fully-furnished, fully-equipped and staffed business premises like a Servcorp Serviced Office is the main reason why more and more businesses are opting to use serviced offices, whether they are a single-proprietor enterprise or an multinational company requiring extra space or a satellite office in a particular city, whether temporarily or long-term.
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November 2011 | Servcorp
Servcorp won the Innovation in Export Award at the NSW Premier's Export Awards last night at the Le Montage, Leichhardt.
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August 2011 | Source: The Australian
With a commerce degree in marketing and real estate, Marcus Moufarrige was looking to become a property developer before he fell into IT.
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July 2011 | Servcorp
To those who are suffering from the Northern Japan Earthquake that took place on March 11, our thoughts are with you.
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JUNE 2011 | Source: Sydney Morning Herald
The executive director of the listed serviced office company Servcorp, Taine Moufarrige, will miss the comforts of his computer screen over the next two weeks as he treks across one of the country's less hospitable spots the Simpson Desert
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APRIL 2011 | Servcorp
Today's fast paced and highly competitive business environment has increased the pressure on businesses to succeed in a tough marketplace. Business owners need a solution which removes the hassles of the day-to-day running of an office so they can focus on increasing their bottom line and succeeding in any market. An ideal office solution is an important factor that will help them focus solely on their business goals while having a professional presence they deserve.
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MARCH 2011 | Servcorp
As you are all aware, on Friday 11 March 2011 Japan was hit by a devastating earthquake, tragically resulting in one of the worst natural disasters in recent times. We are sending our thoughts and condolences to all those affected by the recent tragic events. Thankfully, all of our team members have been accounted for in the wake of this disaster.
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March 2011 | Servcorp
Servcorp from all around the world sends out our thoughts and best wishes to Servcorp clients, and everyone suffering from the tragic events in Japan.
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February 2011 | Servcorp
Have you considered what would happen to your business if your IP provider went down, you lost all your files or your clients simply couldn't reach you by phone or email? Data loss, communication issues and IT down time could ultimately hurt your business and your profits.
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February 2011 | Servcorp
For many businesses international travel or expansion is vital for growth and profit. With now over 100 locations in 21 countries around the world, Servcorp can assist you with this growth by providing you with a boardroom, meeting room or premium office space in a new location at the click of a button!
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February 2011 | Servcorp
International virtual and serviced office provider Servcorp has raised $225,000 for victims of the natural disasters in Queensland.
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February 2011 | Servcorp
Servcorp, the world's foremost provider of Serviced and Virtual offices, has become an IT innovator to stay ahead of its competitors and is seeing the benefits of a $50 million investment into a worldwide converged IP network.
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December 2011 | Servcorp
OVER the last 10 years big business has lost many of the advantages it once had making it increasingly easy for small businesses to compete.
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November 2011 | Servcorp (Source: EURObiZ)
Servcorp Japan Featured in November Issue of EURObiZ - Interview with Olga Vlietstra, General Manager Japan.
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November 2011 | Servcorp
Sydney, 1 November 2011- With Qantas returning to the skies today after wide-spread industrial action and an unprecedented lockout of staff, Servcorp CIO and Sales Director and small-business champion Marcus Moufarrige said that the crisis - which hurt businesses all over Australia - could have been avoided.
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June 2011 | Property Magazine
"The concept of serviced and virtual offices is gradually picking up in Dubai's commercial real estate sector, primarily because of two factors - convenience and financial benefits."
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December 2011 | Servcorp
Exclusive membership to Servcorp Online is offered to all Servcorp clients. With this powerful system you can have total call management online, book boardrooms and meeting rooms instantly, store, share and distribute your electronic files, host a web conference via WebEx, convert your computer into a VoIP phone, reserve multilingual administrative assistance and much more.
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April 2011 | Servcorp (Source: Sabahemlak)
Alfred Moufarrige, CEO of Servcorp introducing the concept of serviced offices to Turkey, stated that they would save 70% through these serviced offices.
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December 2011 | Servcorp
At Servcorp, we understand that markets are constantly changing and your business needs to be ready to react. The Servcorp Loyalty Program rewards Servcorp Virtual Office® clients for their ongoing support by offering extra flexibility and cost savings.
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October 2010 | Servcorp
At the beginning of this year, I left the Australian Navy and became an Entrepreneur. In February, I started a successful business in seven days with just $500. And now I'm taking on my biggest challenge ever: become the Smallest Multinational in the World. I have offices in Tokyo, Paris, London, New York and San Francisco and on 1 October I'll be setting off to visit all these cities in just 12 days to secure the overseas clients I need to substantiate my bid. Wish me luck!
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September 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp introduces its second Fukuoka location this month as it opens in the impressive NOF Hakata Ekimae Building! Open from Tuesday 21st September, Servcorp offers businesses a prime location in the heart of Hakata-Ku, one of Fukuoka's main wards and home to the city's chief transport hub Hakata Station.
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September 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp's 21st Japanese location has now opened in Osaka, one of the world's leading cities! The landmark Shinsaibashi Plaza Building Shinkan is nestled in the heart of Osaka's affluent Shinsaibashi district, right along Osaka's most vibrant boulevard, Midousuji.
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August 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp have opened their first Yokohama location in the heart of the city's new Minato Mirai 21 district, where the city's key commercial and business activity takes place.
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July 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp are now pressing full steam ahead with its global expansion, and have now opened their first location in Lebanon. The stunning Beirut Souks Louis Vuitton Building, one of the Middle East's most exciting new locations, is nestled in the vibrant heart of the newly developed financial, commercial and administrative hub of Lebanon.
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July 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp has continued an aggressive global expansion opening a third US location in Atlanta, Georgia. Servcorp's latest offering is the 20th floor of the stunning Terminus 200 tower, one of Atlanta's most prominent business addresses. Servcorp now offers premium Executive Suites and Virtual Suites in the historic heart of Atlanta's affluent commercial district of Buckhead.
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June 2010 | Servcorp
Come July, Servcorp will bring its expansion back home opening in Parramatta, the heart of Greater Western Sydney.
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June 2010 | Servcorp
From July 2010, Servcorp will open their eighth Sydney location, Tower Two Westfield Bondi Junction in the heart of Sydney's vibrant eastern suburb of Bondi Junction.
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May 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp has opened the doors to the latest location in the premier Hong Kong Club Building. Servcorp's first class standards of service, IT and communications infrastructure are a perfect fit to this iconic Hong Kong location.
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May 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp are further progressing into the United States with the second location in three months! The newly built 300 North LaSalle is one of Chicago's tallest architectural icons and the Servcorp floor will provide premier Serviced and Virtual Offices.
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March 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp has entered the US market for the first time ever! The first U.S location is in the much sought after 155 North Wacker building, in the famous 'Chicago Loop', the city's central business district.
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March 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp, the world's finest provider of Serviced and Virtual Offices is coming to Kowloon! Opening in April, Servcorp will be located at the landmark One Peking building, in the heart of the Tsimshatsui district of Kowloon, a major area for business and commerce situated on mainland China.
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March 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp have opened their 14th location in Tokyo, within the city's famous Shinjuku sky scraper district! Opening March 1st 2010, Servcorp's Nittochi Nishi-Shinjuku Building location is in the large business, commercial and entertainment centre of Shinjuku, and within walking distance to the world's busiest train station complex Shinjuku Station, handling more than two million passengers every day.
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February 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp is stepping into the Kuwait market for the first time ever! From February 14, Servcorp will be open at the landmark Sahab Tower building, located in the centre of Kuwait City's main business and commercial district.
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January 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp, International provider of premium Serviced Office and Virtual Office solutions, are set to open two new locations in Japan; Marunouchi Trust Tower, Tokyo and Da Vinci Fukuoka Tenjin, Fukuoka.
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July 2010 | Servcorp
Servcorp is excited to introduce the next generation of faxing exclusively to Servcorp clients. We call it Servcorp Onefax and it's an easy-to-use, online fax-to-email technology.
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December 2009 | Servcorp
Servcorp is excited to announce our newest location in the Middle East at Jameel Square in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! Jameel Square is Servcorp's first location in Saudi Arabia and it will offer both Serviced Offices and Virtual Office packages for local and international businesses.
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December 2009 | Servcorp
We are pleased to announce Servcorp's first location London at Dashwood House, opening in December 2009! Servcorp is proud to now provide premium serviced office and virtual office solutions in the heart of London's financial and business district.
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December 2009 | Servcorp
At a gala event in the Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Friday evening, Servcorp was awarded the Australian Export Award for 2009 in the category of Large Services.
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October 2009 | Servcorp
We are pleased to announce Servcorp's newest location in Hong Kong at Two International Finance Centre! From late December 2009, Servcorp will offer serviced office and virtual office packages at this iconic location within the Hong Kong financial district.
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October 2009 | Servcorp
We are pleased to announce Servcorp's newest location in Tokyo on level 20, Marunouchi Trust Tower - Main in Tokyo! Servcorp will offer serviced offices and virtual office packages at this landmark location situated right on top of Tokyo Station, the main commuting hub of the country.
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October 2009 | Servcorp
Congratulations! Servcorp in Japan recently celebrated its 15th anniversary on 19 September 2009. In 1994, Servcorp - the pioneers of serviced offices in Japan, opened 25 serviced offices on Level 32, Shinjuku Nomura building.
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October 2009 | Servcorp
Servcorp is expanding its global network of offices in the Middle East this September with the opening of a much anticipated, premier location in Abu Dhabi.
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June 2009 | Servcorp
Below are the full results from the Servcorp International Business Confidence Survey which was conducted in April 2009 over a period of two weeks.
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March 2009 | Servcorp
Servcorp is a global Earth Hour Supporter. Servcorp has pledged to support Earth Hour and turn off all lights in our 61 locations globally.
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March 2009 | Servcorp
The most recent addition to the Servcorp network is Level 32, 101 Miller Street, North Sydney. The 101 Miller Street building defines the North Sydney skyline and offers an outstanding working environment.
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November 2009 | Servcorp
Servcorp is pleased to announce the launch of the latest IT and communications product designed to help you do business more effectively. Servcorp Onefone offers you a better way to stay in touch wherever your work takes you!
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November 2008 | Servcorp
In this time of corporate doom and gloom, the StarCity Grand Harbour Ballroom was alive with a corporate success story! On 15 October 2008 Servcorp was crowned the winner of the NSW Export Awards Large Services category.
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October 2008 | Servcorp
Our location at Level14, Hibiya Central Building has now been operational for a decade since its launch in 1998.
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September 2008 | Servcorp
Servcorp Japan recently sponsored a private concert by the Australian Chamber Orchestra at the Australian Embassy in Japan.
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May 2013 | Servcorp Philippines
As part of the Philippines' Department of Science and Technology's drive to achieve a 'Smarter Philippines', it's been identified that the country's workforce needs to learn more about the latest information and communications technology. How will both workers and businesses benefit from these observations, and the measures they'll lead to?
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May 2013 | Servcorp Philippines
Favourable demographics and government initiatives have conspired to allow the Philippines to become one of the world's strongest new markets. Could basing yourself there now allow your business to reap the rewards in years to come?
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April 2013 | Servcorp
Small business owners and budding entrepreneurs pride themselves for wearing many different hats in running their business. But in the long run, is this really something to brag about?
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March 2013 | Servcorp
Starting your own business? That wouldn't be easy, especially during this era characterized by constant inflation and turbulent market. As much as possible, you need to adopt a cost-effective stance and maximize your use of resources.
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March 2013 | Servcorp
Creating an impressive business plan is definitely required to get financial support from investors, for a good idea is what makes them interested.
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March 2013 | Servcorp
The recent years had seen how cloud-based storage and services are taking hold of the business landscape. Clouds are slowly reshaping how people move, spend, and do business on a day-to-day basis. They don't just cut costs and overheads, they also allow collaboration through easy file sharing and retrieval.
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February 2013 | Servcorp
Opening and managing your own business is not an easy feat. The hardest part are often experienced during the start-up phase, when you're business are barely growing its roots in the market scene.
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