AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

August is National Wellness Month, and as we go on five months of work from home or altered work schedules, practicing wellness is essential. Feeling well-rested, satisfied, and full of energy is key to having a productive workday. Plus, being in control of our health and wellness can be reassuring during a time when so many things are out of our hands. Here are three ways you can celebrate National Wellness Month by making your health a priority at work!

As people start to return to the office, it’s crucial that your space is well maintained, fosters productivity, and can serve as a refuge from working from home. Your workspace needs to be equipped to serve your employees, and this may mean seeking out new spaces that fit the times that we are in. After all, wasted space equals wasted money. These three solutions will help you make the most of your space and create an office environment that people look forward to being in each week.

Do you ever see a notification, sigh deeply, and think “not another Zoom meeting…”? Meeting fatigue is real, and for many, it has only gotten worse with the onslaught of video calls sprinkled throughout the work from home day. If you or others are experiencing “Zoom fatigue” (exhaustion from being on video calls all day), then it is time to reevaluate your meetings. Here are two simple questions to ask yourself before sending out another calendar invite:

Edge Talks is an AdvantEdge Workspaces lunch and learn series. It features leaders and experts in the D.C. area presenting on topics ranging from personal development to growing small businesses. This series is a way for the AdvantEdge community to grow together and learn valuable information from experts across diverse fields. So what does it take to be an Edge Talk speaker? Well, they are just like you- small business owners and entrepreneurs! To lead an Edge Talk, you need an area of expertise and the desire to help others through imparting what you know. Read on for why you should be the next (virtual) Edge Talks speaker:

If you’ve returned to work at AdvantEdge Workspaces on L Street, there are a variety of local restaurants to support when you want a quick bite for lunch or dinner to bring home to your family. Our downtown location is right in the mix of some of the best eateries. Plus, easy access to multiple metro lines and neighborhoods across D.C. and Northern Virginia means your food won’t get cold as you make your way home. Here are five centrally located spots that have a dish for any mood:

The restaurant industry has been hit incredibly hard by the pandemic. Even though some restaurants are open for dine-in, an easy and contact-less way to support your favorite places is by getting takeout. AdvantEdge clients love being in vibrant, central locations in D.C.- and the proximity to delicious food doesn’t hurt! Whether you’re back in the office or want a taste of your workspace at home, here are five locally-owned places with takeout options near AdvantEdge Chevy Chase that you can support!

No matter what field you are in, there is a shared workspace that will help your business thrive! From nonprofits to freelancers, we rounded up the top professions in shared workspaces to see how nontraditional office space solutions work for them:

As an entrepreneur, you’re likely a one-person show, tackling all the various roles for your business. AdvantEdge Workspaces is a small business too, founded by an entrepreneur over thirty years ago. We understand the challenges that all one-person operations face, which is why we have a variety of shared workspaces that align with the needs of entrepreneurs. Here’s why you need to check out our workspaces:

Many teams are working remotely for the foreseeable future. Not physically being in the same space changes the needs of your business and the way everyone works together. While there is an adjustment period, there are many incredible tools that lend themselves well to work from home lifestyles. Here are our five picks for the most valuable tools that will make remote teams happy:

Summer 2020 is anything but traditional, but many people are still taking vacation time this season, whether it’s going camping, spending time at the beach, or just recharging at home. Taking time off shouldn’t induce guilt- it’s necessary for your productivity and happiness. There are inherent stressors that come with being out of the office, such as missed calls, overflowing inboxes, and worrying about your space. However, with a serviced workspace, you can take guilt-free time off this summer! Read on to learn how: