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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Vince Otte, our Chairman, celebrated his 25th year of owning the company last Wednesday night, with a small gathering at the Fairmont Bungalows in Santa Monica. Those in attendance included the Otte Family, suite managers, senior management team, and the Board of Directors. Otte gave special recognition to the employees who have been with him […]
Due to the current recession, many businesses are down-sizing and looking to cut costs in any way possible. For some businesses, this may mean the transition from a daily office space to home offices for all employees with a once-a-month meeting to regroup and move forward. For this monthly meeting or for whenever the […]
Virtual offices are becoming a popular trend in the business world, especially for small and mid-sized businesses. By having a virtual office, these smaller companies have the ability to project the image of a large company to their clients, which can greatly increase their reputation and sales. Virtual offices provide these companies a chance to […]