The article “Why more millennials are flocking to shared office spaces” discusses the pros to working in a shared office space. Shared office spaces are “where individuals from multiple businesses can engage in work”. Millennials are “becoming entrepreneurs, building and joining startups, and are starting to shape the trends of how and where we work”. The article discusses why millennials use shared office space.

The 7 Reasons Why Millennials are Using Shared Office Space

1. Lower Costs – Shared office spaces are almost always cheaper than their full-office counterparts.
2. Fewer Responsibilities – “Things like cleaning and maintenance are taken care of by the building’s owners”.
3. Networking Opportunities – “It’s a perfect place to meet new people in the professional world”.
4. Smaller Commitments– Shared office space is used monthly, daily, or hourly rather than having a long-term lease.
5. Support for Startups – “Shared spaces are ideal for entrepreneurs with small budgets, uncertain futures, and a need for networking with other businesses”.
6. Urban-Centric Locations – “Shared office spaces usually occupy urban centers, making them a perfect fit in millennials dream locations”.
7. Resistance to Traditional Offices – “They’re breaking down corporate hierarchies, dismantling 9 to 5 mentalities, and even redefining social norms in business interactions”.

Your Shared Office Space

At Officense, we can meet all of your co-working needs. We can provide you space to collaborate and be around others, while also giving you the freedom to make your own schedule. We offer fully furnished dedicated office space and month to month office space as needed, without the hefty price tag. There are conference rooms by the hour, at the low rates you need. You avoid using resources to pay an expensive rent, while having an impressive office to use when you need it. We offer beautiful startup office space overlooking the Inner Harbor in downtown Baltimore. You are able to completely customize the way your run your business. Officense a call at (410) 814-7500 to meet your new staff and tour your new business location, today!

Starting a mediation practice can be both a challenging and rewarding process. But with the proper setup, anyone in the mediation community can start a thriving practice. Whether you are a former attorney or a idealistic new comer to the field, who would like to focus energy on resolving disputes outside the court room, there are a few basic steps you can take to help you along the way! Here are 4 useful tips for the budding mediator.

Useful Mediation Tips For Practitioners

1. Do the Research: Begin by diving into the established mediation literature. A good place to start would be “The Mediator’s Handbook” by Jennifer E. Beer.

https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Mediator%27s+Handbook&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjUzNDh3rbWAhUj0oMKHaHQAz4QsxgIKQ&biw=1600&bih=1094

2. Get the Training: Next, take a basic training course. These are offered frequently by community organizations or local bar associations.  No matter what your past mediation experience, this will be beneficial in establishing real credentials.  http://www.msba.org/Events/40_Hour_Basic_Mediation_Training.aspx
3. Volunteer and Network: One of the best ways to get some quick mediation experience is through volunteer work. In addition, Many community centers and mediation groups are in desperate need of helpful pro bono work. Plus, this will be a great way meet other mediators and get your name out in the mediation community.

http://www.mdmediation.org/americorps/-applicants

4. Find a Place to Meet Clients: One of the biggest challenges is finding a neutral location to meet your new clients. Obviously, you do not want to host a mediation in your home or at your client’s location. The best option available in Baltimore is hourly conference room or office through OFFICENSE. The rooms are fully furnished, include internet, are fully staffed, and provide the professional setting that differentiate you from competition and set you up for future referrals. The rates are very reasonable and the staff has years of experience hosting both mediation and arbitration. When it comes to finding a place to host your new practice’s first client, just call 410-814-7500.

https://www.officense.com/mediators-and-arbitrators/

Everyone at some point has trouble managing their time. Time Management is a stressful activity in many business settings. Doctors, Lawyers, Financial Planners, Contractors and even CEOs can feel the strain of poor time management effect on their businesses and performance at work. Detailed appointment scheduling can improve your business’ time management.

Late Arrivals Solved with Appointment Scheduling

For example, if a doctor runs overtime with a patient at 8 AM, then he’s late for all his other appointments or playing catch up because of not keeping to the schedule. Furthermore, being late, running over, or forgetting appointment is extremely costly to businesses in every industry. According to a survey by CareerBuilder in 2017, 25% of employees are late at least once a month and 16% are tardy more than once a month to work. Being late effects everyone, no business is immune to this phenomenon. But, wouldn’t it be great if there was a solution to keep yourself on time as a business owner?

Officense has your time management solution at the ready with HiLivePro’s appointment scheduling professionals. Our college educated assistants will use your shared calendar to set appointments for your business, while collecting a detailed set of information for you to better asset your clients’ needs before appointment take place. Finally, our assistants can provide lead tracking on your scheduled appointments for your marketing department. We use, intuitive thought to anticipate your customers’ needs and what is important to your business. That’s the added value of HiLivePro, we can even classify your appointments for more complex scheduling. Don’t let disorganization affect your business. Have HiLivePro keep you on track for business success!

Co-Working spaces are the new way to use office space. The article The Shared Office is Hotter Than Ever shares that ~1.2 million people have worked in a co-working space. They think that “what started as a niche product is now changing the way office space is designed and consumed. That office space is now becoming a service”.

Providing a Business Headquarters as a Service

Rather than just thinking of a commercial lease or physical space to go from 9-5, they introduce the idea of office space as a service. By offering office space as a service, “companies can get started right away, without big deposits or long lease commitments”. Using co-working spaces or a temporary office rental can provide any sized business with a “headquarters as a service”. By providing a service, it provides companies with a “scalable and adaptable office space solution that can grow (or shrink) on-demand based on their needs”.

Flexible Office Space: Hybrid Business Model Approach

Flexibility is one of the most attractive things about using an office service. The future of office space will be “flexible, allowing companies to create work spaces they’re proud of on a timeline that makes sense for their businesses”. Many co-working companies have established with “mission to shape the future of our working environments”. The article quotes a co-working expert and businessman. He believes “business in general will more towards a more hybrid business model approach. It won’t solely be just co-working or just executive suites. People will want a hybrid of all types of flexible work space models for their business”.

Finding a Flexible Solution for Your Business

Officense provides you with flexible commercial office rentals and services. We provide a range of office solutions, from dedicated office space to office space by the hour. We work on a pay as you go basis, so you are able to completely customize the way you run your business. This allows you to avoid paying an expensive monthly rent, while still having an impressive office to use when you need it. Officense also offers front desk reception, phone services and a prestigious downtown business mailing address. Whether you want to rent office space month to month or office space for the day, give Officense a call at (410) 814-7500 to tour your new business location, today!