AdvantEdge Workspaces Blog

A meeting is more than just a table and chairs. When you have to worry about hosting a meeting with special needs like a mediation or a confidential consultation, you want as much help as you can get with the execution. Issues of confidentiality, privacy, and maintaining a professional image all can derail the process if not handled properly, and that’s where shared office space can save the day.

Open plan workspaces aren't just the fashionable trend, they're a smart way for companies to fit more workers into the same amount of rentable space.  Ever since the "great recession" in 2008, the average square foot per employee has diminished by at least 25%. Smaller spaces and less square footage means smaller fixed costs for companies and more collaborative workspaces for employees. To that end, sharing workspace with other companies in a serviced office means getting the benefits of a cohesive office space that reduces cost without sacrificing amenities and available services.

AdvantEdge Business Centers is proud to have completed its newest expansion in the Chevy Chase Pavilion, a 6,800 sq ft portion of the 9th floor. The space offers a fully serviced reception area, kitchen, work room, and a mix of 15 private offices and suites. The location within the Chevy Chase Pavilion takes AdvantEdge’s total occupancy in the building to over 50,000 sq ft.

How many times has faulty internet or a busted printer prevented you from getting work done at a critical time? How do you avoid the frustrations of IT setup and management from derailing the growth of your business? How can you acquire scalable IT infrastructure and avoid large up-front costs? While Business Centers and Executive suites can mean the ultimate in flexibility for physical space, they can also provide an opportunity to responsibly scale your technology and IT while providing time-saving on-site assistance. 

Identity is an essential part of advancing your business, and while the community of a coworking space can be appealing as you form your company, it can be difficult to maintain your own, individual brand and culture as you expand. Executive suites and business centers provide all the shared amenities such as conference room space, break rooms, and lounge areas while providing the private space necessary to focus on internal growth.

It should come as no surprise that Washington, D.C. has the most densely concentrated population of lawyers in the country.  As the number of attorneys in the District rises each year, more are opting for executive office space . In particular, small firms and solo practitioners are especially seeing the advantages of utilizing serviced offices in an executive suite:

AdvantEdge is proud to be expanding our Chevy Chase, DC center with a brand new, 17,000 square foot business office suite opening by January 1, 2013.  The design of our new space incorporates recessed flat panel televisions, multimedia displays, and the latest communication and data services.  Highlights of the suite include a 50-person training facility featuring an operable glass partition, an upscale lounge and café, and various other spaces conducive for collaboration, networking, and relaxation.

Author: Isabelle Leichtman

After last week’s dangerous heat wave, everyone realized just how important it is to stay cool both outside and inside the office. Across the United States, temperatures reached record highs and the DC area suffered from power outages making the heat unbearable. Even with the heat and power outages, we still had to go about our daily lives and work. Heat related illnesses (such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion) were abundant. In order to prevent those health scares and discomfort, here are a few tips for staying cool in the office.