Business & Networking

Serviced office vs Commercial Office: A 2024 Outlook

The most up-to-date, in-depth comparison of serviced vs commercial offices in Australia's office rental market. Explore vacancy rates, cost breakdowns & more.

7/4/2023 12:00:00 AM

What is hybrid work: the advantages & disadvantages

Delve into what kind of work style hybrid work refers to, and learn the advantages and disadvantages of this normalised work style.

6/29/2023 12:00:00 AM

Time to scrap the office? The return-to-office dilemma

Most employers are demanding their staff to return to the office, but workers aren't on the same wavelength. What's the solution?

6/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

The Ultimate Project Management Framework for Startups | Servcorp

Being able to prioritise and manage projects will help your startup survive in the marketplace. Learn how to craft a project management framework.

6/21/2023 12:00:00 AM

Working from home vs office - Pros and Cons to consider

6/5/2023 12:00:00 AM

Creating the best freelance office space: Complete guide

Learn how to set up an office space that's tailored for freelance success. Get tips on creating the best environment and equipment here!

6/1/2023 12:00:00 AM

Virtual Office vs Home Office: Which One is Right for You

Discover the differences between virtual and home offices, and determine which workspace is the perfect fit for your business needs with this guide.

5/17/2023 12:00:00 AM

How to get a virtual address

A virtual address is a convenient solution for businesses that need a professional address without the cost and maintenance of a physical office.

3/14/2023 12:00:00 AM

How to Use Correlation in Business Decision Making

Correlation is an important concept that can be used to analyse data sets and assist business leaders in gaining useful insights into the relationships between business outcomes.

3/2/2023 12:00:00 AM

What Is A Virtual Receptionist & How It Can Help Your Business

Discover all the ways a virtual receptionist can help your business with answering phones, taking messages, providing customer service & much more!

2/27/2023 12:00:00 AM

Office Space for Lawyers – Best Office Types for Law Firms

Learn about the different types of offices that law firms can choose from for their needs & which factors are most important when choosing an office space.

2/15/2023 12:00:00 AM

Startup Office Spaces - Best Office Types for Your Startup

A startup requires a unique, fun & optimised office space to work in. Here are the best types of office spaces you need for your startup.

2/8/2023 12:00:00 AM

Leasing Office Space: The Ultimate Cost Saving Guide 2023

This guide will provide a complete overview on all the costs related to leasing an office space and provide cost saving advice.

1/5/2023 12:00:00 AM

Five Tips for Small Businesses to Reduce Operational Costs

Although it may not be easy, every small business that wants to succeed in the long run should have a strategy that strictly keeps its operational costs to only what is necessary

12/14/2022 12:00:00 AM

Why Malaysia is Ideal for International Business

Malaysia’s well-developed infrastructure and connection to the global economy makes it an attractive destination for businesses to expand their operations or set up a new one.

11/23/2022 12:00:00 AM

The Benefits of Secretarial and Telephone Answering Services

Telephone answering services and secretarial support can be time saving method and mitigate the risk of wasted productivity.

11/21/2022 12:00:00 AM

Do Businesses Still Need a Landline? The Pros & Cons of a Landline Phone

Now that smartphones are easily available and offer more functionality than a landline phone, is landline still necessary? This article will explain the advantages and disadvantages of having a fixed-line phone for businesses big and small.

11/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

8 Reasons Why Coworking Spaces are Better than Working from Home [2022]

Working from home echoes comfort and seems ideal until we're faced with distractions, isolation and complacency. Coworking spaces are ideal as they are comprised with people which work towards the same goal.

11/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

4 Methods to Sustain Long Term Business Growth

Every business owner has a vision of continuing to grow, however not everyone has a business development strategy in place to ensure long term success.

10/11/2022 12:00:00 AM

Top 7 Biggest Business & Workplace Global Trends Which Will Shape 2023

The way business work across the globe is always changing, however the past few years has changed everything in an unprecedented manner.

10/4/2022 12:00:00 AM

Covid-19: Changes in Consumer Purchase Behaviour and What Are Consumers Looking For in 2022?

Find out what consumer purchasing behavior is, why it's important to your marketing strategy, and the shift toward heavily experience driven satisfaction that has occurred as a result of COVID-19.

6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM

Hybrid Offices: The Post-Covid Workspace Solution

Since the pandemic, many businesses have realised that the hybrid office concept and demand for remote work has not only increased, but is likely here to stay.

6/10/2022 12:00:00 AM

What is Flexible Workspace? Why Flexible Office Spaces are becoming common

Learn what it means to have a flexible workspace and the benefits you can get from using one. Discover ways to implement flex-space into your business, which technology you need, and tips for setting up these spaces successfully.

5/31/2022 12:00:00 AM

Where to meet clients when working from home: The first impression

Now that working from home is a common occurrence, one of the most frequent questions which arise is where should I meet my clients?

5/18/2022 12:00:00 AM

Tips for renting your first office space: small businesses

The endeavour of renting a new office space for small businesses is a significant step and a milestone to celebrate upon completion.

5/6/2022 12:00:00 AM

Time is money: Why delegating is important for businesses

Every business should have the goal of reducing time spent on repetitive tasks which produce minimum or no capital and redirect that time on tasks which create the most amount of money.

4/29/2022 12:00:00 AM

Hub-And-Spoke Office Model: What is it, what are the benefits, is it a hybrid solution?

The appeal for flexible and smarter workspaces has dramatically increased, allowing the hub and spoke to resurface as it favours the well sought out hybrid working conditions.

4/6/2022 12:00:00 AM

What is Hot Desking? Why it’s beneficial for businesses to increase productivity and collaboration?

As a business, we all must recognise that one way or the other we contribute towards climate instability and the more effort we place into being environmentally conscious, the longer we preserve Earth and fulfil our responsibility.

3/17/2022 12:00:00 AM

What is Coworking?

Coworking spaces are being adopted by more large companies aiming to eliminate the cost of under-utilised and empty office space, and also give employees greater flexibility when and where they work

3/7/2022 12:00:00 AM

How to downsize your business in 2022 without losing credibility

Although a company may need to reduce either its physical or organisational size due to financial reasons, it’s important to not appear unstable.

2/22/2022 12:00:00 AM

Do you have Zoom fatigue?

Mental exhaustion from Zoom calls and video conferencing is reaching peaks like never before. Co-working to maintain in-person communication and for a change of environment may be the solution you need.

2/8/2022 12:00:00 AM

How to Boost Your Productivity in Remote Work Settings?

Coronavirus has seen remote and hybrid work models put in place to meet health regulation requirements.

10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

How to futureproof your workspace, post-COVID

There’s no denying the COVID-19 pandemic has inalterably changed the way we work.

10/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

Winners in Business Pivot, Grow and Shrink: Evolve with a Flexible Workspace

Just as elite athletes need to maintain flexibility to stay on top of their game, business owners need to be highly responsive and agile in order to win.

8/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

The Future of Work: Impact of COVID on Professional Services

Covid-19 has changed how businesses engage with consumers. New trends are emerging with less traditional ways of meeting consumers & digital transformations.

5/31/2021 12:00:00 AM

Consumer Survey: How Has COVID Impacted Workplace Trends?

Servcorp joined forces with Roy Morgan to conduct a Consumer Survey on both business and non-business owners about customers’ perceptions on what makes a business more lucrative, as well as the changes in the office landscape brought about by COVID.

5/31/2021 12:00:00 AM

Why Office Design Matters

Well-considered office design & interior design can play a role in productivity & employee satisfaction. Read more on why beauty in the workspace.

5/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

How to manage cash flow & reduce overheads

Cash flow management is crucial to the day-to-day running of a business. Assessing overheads & reducing costs can make a massive difference to your balance sheet.

5/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

The future of the corporate office in a post-pandemic world

The corporate office is evolving as companies adapt to remote work & emerging trends in the Covid-19 pandemic.

3/1/2021 12:00:00 AM

Small Business Marketing: Marketing Ideas on a Low Budget

Small businesses don't need to spend big to market their brands successfully.

2/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

Hybrid Workspaces: Unhinging The Traditional Office Space

What exactly does this new hybrid workspace actually mean for the future of office spaces?

2/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

Work smart, not hard (or save 572 hours of personal time).

As all business owners will recognize, it can be hard to switch off at the end of a working day or at the weekend, especially if you’re just starting out.

2/10/2021 12:00:00 AM

How to keep your business running smoothly through the COVID-19 outbreak

7 ways Servcorp can help you power through the current Corona challenges

12/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

Coworking vs. Virtual Office: What is the Difference?

As businesses adopt remote work models, many organisations are re-evaluating their expansion plans and seeking new workspace arrangements to support a hybrid model of days in and out of the office.

10/1/2020 12:00:00 AM

Reasons to hire a virtual assistant for your business

Ever felt like you’re getting you bogged down in the small stuff? Feel like you haven’t got enough time on the clock to get everything done? Well, you’re not alone.

9/29/2020 12:00:00 AM

Covid-19 Workplace Planning: How to build a workforce strategy for the future

As organisations begin to deal with the COVID-19 fallout, one thing is becoming increasingly clear—the impact of coronavirus on how we work will linger for some time to come.

9/22/2020 12:00:00 AM

Mindfulness for entrepreneurs and mindfulness in the workplace

2020 isn’t the year anyone expected. It’s easy to feel out of control amid the unprecedented restrictions and decreased opportunities for face-to-face interaction.

9/22/2020 12:00:00 AM

Working From Home Tips: How to deal with cabin fever

If working from home tips you over the edge of sanity, you’re not alone.

9/8/2020 12:00:00 AM

Flexible Workspace vs Traditional Offices: Which to Choose?

In this article, we look the pros and cons of a flexible workspace vs a traditional office space to help you decide which will work best for your needs.

8/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

17 Productivity Tips For Working From Home Through Coronavirus

Use these 17 tips to unlock your potential and push aside distractions to improve your productivity while working from home.

4/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

Working from Home | Servcorp virtual Office is the solution

The shift to working from home can impact many businesses negatively, however, a Virtual Office can support a home-office shift without experiencing any restrictions on productivity or incurring large costs.

3/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

There are ‘virtual’ ways to get things done

The shift to “remote-working” may seem simple, but if not managed properly can result in great losses for many companies.

3/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Working remotely is more than a trend

Read below five ways you can prepare your company and your team to more remote work.

3/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Change-Maker And Catalyst: Servcorp Empowers Businesses In Bahrain, The GCC's Fastest-Growing Market

Offering a wide variety of workspace solutions in Bahrain is part of Servcorp's commitment to the ease of doing business, providing practical, innovative and affordable workspaces.

10/17/2018 12:00:00 AM

Servcorp launches innovative global co-working template in the UAE

Servcorp, provider of the world's finest serviced offices and business packages, today launched a flagship Coworking space, located on Floor 41 of the prestigious Emirates Towers, Dubai.

5/9/2018 12:00:00 AM

What is Servcorp’s plan with its $16 million global investment?

Servcorp, an originator, and innovator in serviced offices, virtual offices, and co-working environments, mentioned that the investment of over USD 16 million in its global product offering will have a direct impact on the co-working market in the GCC and the Middle East.

2/21/2018 12:00:00 AM

Servcorp expands EMEIA footprint in GCC & Levant

Servcorp, a leading global provider of workspace solutions including serviced offices, virtual offices and co-working spaces, is expanding its presence in the Middle East as part of an aggressive growth plan for the EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa) region.

1/11/2018 12:00:00 AM

Servcorp Middle East Launches State-of-the-Art Co-working Offices

Servcorp, the leading provider of serviced offices and business package solutions in the Middle East, will launch five co-working office spaces across the Middle East 2017 in response to the region’s growing demand for flexible work environments.

6/21/2017 12:00:00 AM

Bahrain’s burgeoning business environment set to attract further foreign investors

The Bahraini Government has ambitious plans to develop its non-oil sector, which according to the IMF accounts for 76 percent of Bahrain’s total GDP.

3/22/2017 12:00:00 AM

Law on Dubai Economic Council set to strengthen Dubai's business environment

In addition to supporting the economic decision-making process, the new law will involve the private sector in the process of developing public policies through the Dubai Chamber and the DED.

3/15/2017 12:00:00 AM

Pioneering the Virtual Office Space

Servcorp, the leading provider of serviced offices and business package solutions in the Middle East, continues to pioneer the ‘workplace of the future' with its virtual office offering.

2/15/2017 12:00:00 AM

Office rental - Market Review - Abu Dhabi, Q2 2014

Abu Dhabi is quickly becoming a popular destination for multinational giants in addition to having a strong start-up culture, which has impacted the city's office market. In Q1 of this year, the “39% [office space] vacancy rate remained stable”, and “There are early indications of office demand improving.” (Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Overview Q1 2014, JLL).

7/23/2014 12:00:00 AM

Office rental market review - Dubai, Q2 2014

Dubai, major business hub of the Middle East and the world, sees its office rental market continue to boom, as found in market research for Q1 2014. According to Knight Frank's ‘Q1 2014 Dubai Offices Market Update', “the prime office vacancy rate [in Dubai] edged down to 16% in Q1 2014.”

7/15/2014 12:00:00 AM

As you like it

Different types of business have very different needs when it comes to the style of office space that's right for them. While a financial institution may need specialist routing for its trading platforms and faces a raft of security issues, a general trader may need very specific office support and personalised interior decor to set them apart from the crowd. [Published in SME Advisor Magazine[

1/22/2014 12:00:00 AM

The Serviced Office Experience

Every aspect of your company's success depends on how well you respond to – and anticipate – customer needs. Using an office environment that gives you the right platform for customer liaison and is well-suited to client visits gives you a powerful competitive edge, regardless of your sector or specialization. The question is, how you can achieve the necessary results in a cost-effective and straightforward way?

11/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

HH Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan graces UOWD anniversary celebration

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its establishment in the UAE with two hundred guests, at a gala dinner held in the Majlis Al Salam Ballroom at Mina A' Salam, Madinat Jumeirah.

11/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

Serviced Offices overcome high business setup costs in Dubai

The United Arab Emirates was recently named by The World Bank as one of easiest countries to set up a new business, given its macroeconomic stability and strong trust in an efficient government.

11/13/2013 12:00:00 AM

The basics of setting up a business in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is considered one of the safest and fastest growing markets in the world. Prospects for striving smaller companies with limited resources are promising in this emirate, which recently ranked as the world's 2nd best city for business according to a 2013 Ipsos Mori survey (Emirates Identity Authority, obtained October 2013).

10/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

Top Floor, Bottom Line

Whether aiming for small-scale success or multinational development, the central idea behind any business is to make an impact. Sometimes, this is simply thinking about how to optimise your existing daily operational practices in strategic new ways.

8/30/2013 12:00:00 AM

The first priority

Every business location basically serves two main functions: it gives you a physical ‘place' in relation to the rest of the world – in your city, town or community – and provides a ‘workspace' for you, the people you work with and any equipment, plant or machinery you may use.

7/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

Business Registration on iPhones

The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai has unveiled a first-of-its-kind smart phone application for business registration and licensing in line with the Mobile Government (m-government) initiative of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to provide 24/7 access to the public.

6/12/2013 12:00:00 AM

Confidence in Dubai on a rise

Key economic sectors and activity in Dubai remained stable and growing in the first quarter of 2013, with the Department of Economic Development (DED) issuing 4,582 business licenses, four percent higher than the 4,414 licenses issued during the same period in 2012. The professional sector at 24% accounted for the major share of licenses in the Q1 2013 followed by the commercial and industrial sectors.

5/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

What is a Serviced Office?

Getting a foothold in prime locations A serviced office is a great way for a business to get established in prime corporate locations - without hefty start-up fees. It allows companies of all shapes and sizes to enjoy a fully operational office instantly and also provides the support and admin assistance you need to ensure it runs perfectly from the get-go.

5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM

Interview with Laudy Lahdo in Khaleej Times Newspaper: Quality Business Solutions

Laudy Lahdo explains in an Interview with Khaleej Times Newspaper about Servcorp's Quality Business Solutions and continues expansion of serviced and virtual office services in the Middle East.

4/10/2013 12:00:00 AM

The property market in the UAE: A confident and steady recovery

The UAE is a very attractive destination for investors in the region, and after having shown a sustained and improved growth throughout 2012, property sales in the UAE are expected to rise this year.

3/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

DED outlines terms for UAE Free Zone companies to do business in Dubai

The Department of Economic Development (DED), Government of Dubai, has reiterated that no Free Zone company can conduct business within Dubai unless it has a DED license or chose to open a branch in Dubai in accordance with the conditions stated in Law No. 13 of 2011 on business registration and licensing in the Emirate.

11/22/2012 12:00:00 AM

Offices on Demand

Laudy Lahdo has expanded Servcorp's serviced offices throughout the Middle East — providing easy access for entrepreneurs to top grade infrastructure.

11/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

Servcorp's Ramadan Special Offer "Rent free" Serviced & Virtual offices for new clients

Located in three prestigious UAE locations: Emirates Towers and Habtoor Business Tower in Dubai and Al Mamoura Building in Abu Dhabi, Servcorp's spacious and beautifully appointed offices and meeting rooms feature world class facilities and communications systems.

8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM

How to beat the big players

Not only has the internet radically altered how people search for, buy and receive goods – it's also opened up access to enormous markets. Therefore, smaller businesses have a chance to compete. Lower start-up costs, outsourcing and cloud computing have more than just levelled the playing field for small businesses – in some areas it's actually put small business ahead.

12/13/2011 12:00:00 AM

At your service

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.

6/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

Are you thinking of expanding your business this year? - Servcorp is now open in 100 premium locations worldwide

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!

1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM