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The type of office that you choose for your business will rely on a few differing factors. These factors are the Business Identity, Cost, and Management. In this article, we will go through the 3 factors and what each provides in terms of the different types of office spaces we offer. Which Type of Office is Right For Me? Business Identity The business identity that you want to set will help determine your choice of office. From a professional presence to a more casual one, which one are you? Shared Office: This is great for a startup or a freelance type of business. You come and go and at the end of the day, you take all your things with you. This doesn’t give you a professional address, so some clients may opt to choose otherwise. Virtual Office: A virtual office allows you to work from wherever, but keeps a […]

We have done a few job search blogs, like the one about mistakes to avoid or advice for recent grads, but this one really takes us back to the basics. The things that you must absolutely do to remain competitive in your job search. So let’s dive right into the very basics before you start any job search. Job Search Basics Mind Your P’s and Q’s Making sure your manners are in check during an interview might be the difference between you and a similar candidate. Keep this in mind with everything that you say, no swear words (duh), and no slang if possible. The most professional your manners the better of a “fit” you will seem to be in the workplace. A great way to make your manners shine is to send a “Thank You” note a few days after your interview. Customize Your Resume By customize we mean, […]

Co-working or shared office spaces have been around for more than 20 years now. With its very quick increase in popularity, let’s take a dive into the history of shared office spaces. You just might learn a thing or two about the reasoning behind this phenomenon. Shared Office Spaces: A Brief History 1995 Starting in 1995, was a company based in Germany called ‘C-Base’. These were the modern pioneers of the co-working space. They are responsible for making WiFi networks available and promoted free access to the internet for the public. 1999 This is the year that the term “co-working” was officially coined. It was created by the man Bernard Louis De Koven. He explains his choice for the word as follows: “When I coined the term “co-working,” I was describing a phenomenon I called “working together as equals.” I was exploring how the insights I gained in designing games […]

COVID has put a damper on many travel plans, however, inter-province travel has been promoted? Courtenay BC offers an inter-province and inter-island destination. Take a break from our beautiful offices and get out there! We have composed a list of our top 5 things to do in Courtenay BC. Top 5 Things to do in Courtenay Nymph Falls Nature Park Take a break from the city and take a refreshing walk down to Nymph Falls Nature Park. It is wheelchair accessible meaning everyone can enjoy the waterfalls. For more information check out the Nymph Falls website. Miracle Beach Provincial Park Another provincial park to checkout. This site offers camping and day-use options. It’s a bit of a drive, but well worth it for a day out. The main camping season runs from March to October, but you can visit the park all year. For more information click here. Courtenay & […]