Author Archives: Barrister Suites

Say Goodbye to Meeting in Public Spaces!

Starbucks or Panera.   Barnes & Noble or McDonalds.  A library or a hotel lobby.   Every day some business owners are trying to find the best public location to hold a meeting with their clients or partners.  While there may be some advantages to utilizing public spaces, there are also some definite disadvantages.   Consider the following: […]

The Power of the Receptionist!

If you ask someone to name the most important person in their business they’d likely name the CEO, a manager or the top sales representative.  But the most crucial person may actually be the person you wouldn’t expect:  your receptionist! When clients or visitors enter your business for the first time, the person to greet […]

Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. expanding in Santa Monica’s SeaRise Office Tower

  SANTA MONICA, CA – Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. recently announced its plans to expand within Santa Monica’s SeaRise Office Tower located at 233 Wilshire. Barrister has taken 7,641 square feet on the 4th Floor as an additional Barrister suite.  The Class A office building is owned by Equity Office, one of the largest office […]

Virtual Offices and the Changing Landscape of Doing Business

A recent survey found that nearly 2 out of 3 large companies in the U.S. allow occasional telecommuting.  That number is nearly double what it was in 2005. Furthermore, 33% of employers allow for regular telecommuting, a third of all large companies! These numbers show an obvious trend towards virtual offices in the United States. […]

Tips to Improve Your Focus!

It’s an understatement to say that focusing on one thing at a time in the office can be difficult. But if you want to succeed at work – or in life – learning how to focus is essential!  It’s hard to do anything, let alone do anything well, if you can’t concentrate on it. According […]

Four Steps towards a More Balanced Life!

Discovering a work-life balance can often feel like an impossible feat in today’s world. Various technologies make us accessible around the clock and the impact of the Great Recession means many people still fear losing their job. The results are longer days and longer work weeks.  The unhealthy levels of stress that come from these […]

Five Tips, Tricks and Hacks to Increase Office Productivity!

Your work environment can have a huge impact on your performance, and a carefully designed environment can increase your productivity.  If you have an office space that isn’t great, don’t despair!  It can happen to all of us, from time to time. The good news is that there are simple things you can do to […]

Cookies for the Brave!

In remembrance of our fallen firefighters and countrymen on 9/11, Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. staff presented their South Bay firehouse heroes with some delightful treats.  Spearheaded by the Corporate Volunteer Council of South Bay, we are proud to have Terry Ray, Barrister’s Area Manager, serving as Treasurer. Barrister staff from all 26 locations wrote “thank […]

Thank you for joining us in West LA!

Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. thanks all who attended the Business Networking Mixer on Thursday, August 21st.  Barrister revealed the beautiful renovations to Suite 400 on the 4th floor of 11500 Olympic Boulevard.  The reception area and main conference room were reconfigured with glass to enhance the entry with natural light, new artwork, furniture, carpet, and […]

The Grilled Cheese Truck is coming to YOU!

On August 6th, The Grilled Cheese Truck will be located outside of our very own Barrister Executive Suites, Inc. in Ventura!   Be sure to make your way for a deliciously cheesy lunch!  This is open to all! ~ Where: 1500 Palma Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 When: August 6, 2014 |  11:00am – 2:00pm   […]