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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.

Serviced office provider helps SMEs beat big players

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,

Five Reasons For Going It On Your Own

| 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!

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry in the Philippines - An Introduction

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.

6 Steps to Starting a Business on a Shoestring

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.

Should I Start My Small Business In The Current Economic Climate?

| 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.

Business Registration

| 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.

Finding Office Space in Manila

| Servcorp

When you are starting a business, one of the most important considerations is where to find office space.

Makati City, Manila - The International Business Hub of the Philippines

| 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.

The Philippines - People Power

| 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.

The Philippines - A Tiger Club Economy

| Servcorp

The Philippines has come a long way from its previous role as the 'poor man' of Asia.

The Best Of Both Worlds - Small Businesses and Servcorp

| 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.

Servcorp On The Cutting-Edge Of Technology With Infrastructure Investments

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.

Cloud Computing 101

| Servcorp

Everyone has heard of the term 'cloud computing', but if someone asked you, could you explain what cloud computing actually is?

An Impressive Venue for a Meeting

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.

Why A Serviced Office?

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.

What Is A Virtual Office?

September 2012 | Servcorp

For most people working from home or out of the corner coffee shop, the advantages are obvious and can be very attractive: no morning commute through throngs of office workers, no days spent in a fluorescent-lit cubicle, no harried lunchtime crowds, and no worries about getting home in bad weather. In the connectivity of the modern world, you can turn almost anywhere into your workspace - even on a sunny tropical beach!