Office space made easy
The Executive Centre, Brighton offers businesses an attractive alternative to long-term leases
If you’re in business and the term ‘serviced office’ doesn’t ring any bells, the chances are it soon will. A relatively new phenomenon, the concept is simple: if you need fully functioning office space for any length of time, whether it be for a two-hour meeting or a permanent base, The Executive Centre in Brighton can help.
Part of Marylebone Warwick Balfour group (MWB), which owns Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin chains, the centres currently operate in 15 locations across the UK, with the Brighton centre occupying 50 per cent of Tower Point.
Operations manager Hannah Pollock has noticed a sudden upturn in interest from a range of different industries in recent months, due largely to the economic uncertainty, but also thanks to the convenience factor.
She says: “People don’t realise the benefits of serviced offices and often think they are more expensive than taking a conventional lease. Conventionally, a lease can be for anything between three and 15 years, then you have to fit out the office, work out the IT infrastructure, bring in your teams and facilities, then nail down all the health and safety regulations.
“With serviced offices we do all of that on behalf of the client, and within 48 hours they can be in the building with everything set up,” she continues. “Rather than paying rent plus all of the extras, our monthly licence fee includes rents, rates and service charges, as well as 24-hour access and on-site security. It also includes all utility bills, communication facilities and furniture.
“It is particularly good for start-up businesses, who need to concentrate on their core business and what they do best. We do the rest for them – all they need to do is move in and everything is taken care of.”
Vicky from NV North Europe, who has been a tenant at The Executive Centre for 18 months, comments: “Being at The Executive Centre has made our lives a lot easier as a small start-up business. You’re guaranteed fast, friendly, hassle-free service with a smile.”
Hannah, who has been working at the centre for six years, adds: “Serviced offices can be either a long-term or temporary solution. It is very hard to find a conventional lease for less than six months, but you can with a serviced office. We also have a lot of clients who choose to sign up for three-year-plus licences and clients who simply require an office or meeting room for the afternoon or week. We can cater for companies of all sizes and with all office space requirements. We are renowned for our flexibility and adaptability to clients’ needs, and as the winner of the Best Customer Service award throughout the 15 nationwide centres, you know your business will be in safe hands.
“In the current economic climate, people who are looking to start up a business or renew a lease elsewhere might not want to commit to a three-year agreement,” Hannah concludes. “The best way to keep a business running in these conditions would be to move in to a serviced office, because the risk factor is eliminated and it offers businesses flexibility and the chance to see how things pan out economically.”
For more information visit www.cecoffices.com, or contact Hannah on 01273 666370 or at hpollock@cecoffices.com
