AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

Data breaches at major global corporations in the past few years have have demonstrated how vulnerable all of our personal information can be. If major corporations like these are at risk of being hacked, individuals who don't have the resources to implement complex security systems to protect their data are clearly at risk as well. Now more than ever, it is crucial that we are all mindful of protecting our personal data; here are a few simple security tips that will give you some peace of mind.

Lately, many of the routines and procedures we rely on to manage our businesses have been upended. As more professionals than ever have turned to working from home, it’s crucial to keep our lines of communication open and our organizations running smoothly! AdvantEdge has over 30 years of practice in providing on-call support and flexible solutions to our community members; and our service has allowed them to keep working without missing a beat during these trying times.

A new year can bring new opportunities and challenges for your business. Here are a few ways you can structure for success to set yourself up for a positive and productive 2021:

Running a business requires a lot of attention and energy, as hard as you work you can't do it all by yourself! Investing in a Virtual Office will help reduce your stress, improve your productivity, and provide new growth opportunities for you and your business. AdvantEdge's Virtual Office service offers full-time live reception with customized mail and phone handling. You can take AdvantEdge of having this great support structure to be happier at work and home during the Holidays! 

Over the past year, we've seen a major increase in the number of professionals working from home worldwide. This transition has presented its challenges, but also shown us new ways we can be productive in our work and collaborate effectively with others.  As we continue to redefine the future of the workspace, business owners may see benefit from continuing to have their employees work remotely or semi-remotely. There are some challenges to managing a remote team, but with communication and structure your team can be more productive than ever!

As professionals turn to working from home now more than ever, you and your business have an immense opportunity to take your impact from local to global. In this age of high-speed and high-tech communication, your next customer or next business partner might be half way around the world! AdvantEdge's Virtual Office service can give you the infrastructure and flexibility to grow and thrive amidst the chaos. 

Making the right impression can be the difference between critical investment and running deeper into the red. The global business world has brought buyers and sellers closer together, but there are many as many questions as there are answers. How can your business go global from day one? How can you be in three critical meetings in three different locations all on the same day? How can you operate on a limited budget but present yourself like an established player? This feature will discuss how virtual offices can provide you with the professional presence you need, all while keeping precious funds in your company coffers.

We all know to wear sunglasses outside to protect our eyes from UV rays, but most office workers nationwide fail to recognize the damage they are doing to their eyes inside the office. Inadequate care of your sight in the office can lead to serious eye problems such as dry eye, eye twitching, redness, and migraines.  Reduce your eye risk at the workplace now to safeguard your vision later in life.  

Feeling drowsy at work?  Not feeling as productive as usual? You're not the only one!

Your logo is the visual representation of your business and its value, so it's imperative that it makes the right statement and evolves with your company. Whether you have a time-tested brand, or are just getting your start-up off the runway, here are some things to consider when reevaluating or creating a logo: