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With a constantly changing global economy
most businesses are finding it difficult to make long term
strategic plans.
So why would anybody who cannot accurately
predict the exact location and the size of the office space
suited to meet their changing business needs over the next
couple of years, really want to commit to a cumbersome five,
ten or even 15 year traditional lease?
The solution, being taken by more and more
go-ahead businesses is to take flexible space in business
centres.
Business centres have come of age in the U.K.
during the past decade and can now offer businesses and
individuals a range of location, quality and cost solutions
to meet every scenario their business may encounter.
There are a number of benefits in taking space
at business centres and these include:
Flexibility
• The ability to adjust the size
of the space used and to reconfigure it to suit the exact
needs of your business
• The ability to vary the length of time it is needed
for without incurring any financial penalties
• The ability to relocate to different offices or even
different buildings without any hassle
Benefits
• Speed of entry
• Simple user-friendly contacts
• No legal fees
Technical Capability
• Access to the latest specification
IT and telecoms equipment and services, which can be rented
by the week with no capital outlay
• Access to state-of-the art office equipment, including
photocopying, laminating and binding machines
Quality Buildings
• Prestigious locations include
city centres and business parks with many business centres
being close to major transportation hubs
• Business centres are fitted out to the highest quality
standards which makes a good impression on clients and their
visitors
• High-quality office environments help with staff
retention and motivation
Fully Serviced
• Reception services included -
saving clients the cost of hiring staff
• Menu of secretarial and support services available
on a cost-per-use basis
Cost Savings
• Proven cost saving of up to 50%
• One simple monthly bill for ease of accounting -
no hidden extras and no nasty surprises
• No long term financial commitments
The cost-savings associated wit h taking
space in a business centre have been well proven in such
surveys as the 'Chartered Institute of Purchasing' - True
cost of the flexible office report and Total Office Cost
Survey produced by leading property consultants, Cushman
Wakefield Healey & Baker.
However, potential clients can make their
own simple cost comparison by taking the fully inclusive
price quoted by a serviced office space provider for a given
number of people and length of term and then filling in
the cost of sourcing the services provided on an individual
basis.
Cost Comparison Chart
| Item |
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Serviced office
cost: |
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Conventional
acquisition: |
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| Rent |
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£ |
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£ |
| Lease negotiation |
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Included |
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| Liability for unexpired term
of lease |
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Included |
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| Liability for lease termination
reinstatement costs |
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Included |
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| Service charge |
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Included |
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| Uniform business rates &
Services |
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Included |
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| Administration |
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Included |
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| Air conditioning |
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Included |
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| Furniture |
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Included |
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| Office equipment |
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Included |
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| IT and Telecoms |
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Included |
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| Electricity |
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Included |
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| Heating |
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Included |
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| Hot water |
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Included |
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| Security |
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Included |
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| Cleaning |
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Included |
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| Water charges |
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Included |
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| Washroom and hygiene |
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Included |
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| Window cleaning |
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Included |
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| Building insurance |
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Included |
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| Building maintenance |
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Included |
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| Dilapidation |
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Included |
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| Reception personnel |
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Included |
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| Reception accommodation |
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Included |
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| Gardening and landscaping
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Included |
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| Fire procedures and precautions |
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Included |
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| Lift maintenance |
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Included |
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| Refuse cleaning |
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Included |
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| General signage |
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Included |
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| Health & Safety management |
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Included |
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| TOTAL |
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£ |
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£ |
Head Office: Portal Business
Centres Ltd.
Dallam Court • Dallam Lane
Warrington • WA2 7LT
Tel: 01925 445656
Fax: 01925 444566
Email: info@portalbusinesscentres.co.uk
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By selecting this bca member
centre you have the assurance of knowing that the provider
is a member of the trade association representing the
industry. We are confident that you will be warmly welcomed
at this bca member location, and the accommodation and
services you receive will be a valuable addition to
your business. |
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