AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

Small businesses are busier than ever spending countless hours in the office and on the run to close deals, fulfill their goals, and grow their companies. Working out of a personalized space can make an average workspace into a productive environment fit for fostering company culture and staff relationships. Here at AdvantEdge, there are many ways to make our offices into your company’s own special workspace.

As a business owner, you have a set of both short and long term goals for your company’s success. You have probably considered new ways of expanding the reach of your product or services as well as the resources that your company will need to grow. The fact of the matter is, in spite of your best preparations, it is sometimes impossible to foresee the obstacles and opportunities that will emerge in your business’ path, be it next year, next month, or even next week. Choosing a full-service workspace provides your company flexibility and peace of mind to change your office solutions and services at any time.

When moving into a shared office space, it can be difficult to know exactly what kind of perks that space offers that could truly benefit your company. Sure, there are the tangible resources such as furniture, supplies, phones, and other typical office fixtures, but what about those benefits that are less obvious? Here at AdvantEdge, we aren’t just here to answer your phones from a distance, but rather to function as an extension of your staff by offering a highly personalized experience.

The Scenario: 

You walk into your shared office space on a Monday morning and you notice the peeling paint on the walls and stained carpets as you make your way through the labyrinth of offices. You head to the kitchen to make the first of many cups of coffee and while searching to find a clean mug to use, you accidentally stain your newly-pressed white shirt with drops of coffee that were left unattended by one of your colleagues. Among the many other problems that you already have to deal with, this isn’t a great start to the week. Disheartened by these series of unfortunate events, you drag your feet back to your office and sigh loudly when you finally reach your destination. Yet as you sit down to review the massive influx of emails regarding your company's financial statements, you hear a rather loud crack coming from your unsightly office chair.

This blog post is part 4 of a series dedicated to helping you find the right office for your business. Follow the links here to read part 1, part 2, and part 3.

We take our work seriously. Between deadlines, proposals, conference calls, client meetings, and jam packed schedules our days can pass by in a blur leaving us exhausted and unable to focus. Here at AdvantEdge we strive to provide amenities and workspaces to help you balance your busy schedule and also listen to your body. Continue reading for a few tips you can start today to help put that pep back in your step!

Bad winter weather can hit at almost any time and if you know DC like I do, the true results of a forecasted storm can be fairly unpredictable. This can result in spontaneous office closures, cancelled meetings, and rescheduled appointments that leave you playing “catch up” in the days to follow. However, by taking advantage of the resources available to you in a shared office space, some of this stress can be alleviated so that you can focus on moving forward instead of feeling buried under all that snow!

Office space in Washington DC isn’t hard to come by, but it can be difficult to find the

Much has been made of the work life balance, but what about balancing work and play while at the office? Is there a way to mesh these two ideas that boosts productivity? How much distraction is too much?  The truth is that a lot depends on the culture of your company and the nature of your work, but the bottom line is that introducing a bit of fun can often give employees an extra jolt and help keep them more focused overall.