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On-Demand DC Office Space: Transforming the Face of the Workspace

Written by Metro Admin | 02/18/2011

With the rising costs of renting an office in many major cities, most especially in the nation’s Capitol, it is important that businesses make the most productive use of their office space. Fortunately, choosing to conduct business in a DC office allows and enables executives of all levels to get the most out of their work days.

Making use of a different type of DC office space eliminates a number of the daily distractions that inevitably come with office work. By allowing employees to work at home, and only visit the office for meetings, training seminars, or other group events, a great deal of the inter-employee chatter around the water cooler, in the break rooms, and other locations is eliminated, allowing for greater productivity by all employees.

With fully-equipped office centers in each location, routine business needs, such as making copies or scanning documents, are made more efficient, and the result is reducing unproductive moments throughout the day. Managers also benefit from the reduction of personnel, as they are freed from having to monitor employees constantly, enabling them to focus on their meetings with clients, preparations for training new employees, and other upper-level duties.

DC Office Space: Money-Saving Business Solution

Another benefit that a virtual DC office space has over the traditional office setting is that it allows a greater amount of money to be reinvested in the business. Since the company only pays for the office space when the employees need to be there, the costs of rental fees for an office or a building, janitorial and maintenance services, and utilities such as electric, heating costs, and waste disposal are eliminated.

Likewise, the costs of several key members of the traditional office setting, such as administrative assistants, answering services, and mail clerks, can also be done away with. It helps the company’s bottom line tremendously, as these services are included in the rental costs.

Many DC office space providers offer a variety of customizable office settings, including furnished offices, round-the-clock access, and a range of administrative services.

Value-Added Extras Come with DC Office Space

Of course, not every minute of the business day can be spent on work. Even the busiest executives need a few minutes to relax, and DC office spaces have taken this need into consideration as well.

Unlike a traditional office, where it’s necessary to leave the office and go elsewhere for a few moments of down time, a number of DC office spaces feature executive lounges with cable television, daily newspaper delivery, and premium coffee service. Some locations also offer access to an on-site health club, or a rooftop terrace, where employees can go to get a breath of fresh air during the day. There are also a variety of beverage and catering services available, depending on the type of office package you create. These offer everything from full kitchens to lounges with premium coffee service, to daily delivery of bottled spring water.

Choosing to use a DC office space will help employees at all levels to get the most out of each business day, which in turn will help your company to be more competitive and productive. This will increase your business’s professional appearance and credibility, and translate into greater work satisfaction for everyone.

For more information on  DC Office Space, DC Meeting Rooms, Telework, Executive Office Spaces, FlexDesk and other cost-effective business solutions visit Metro Offices online at www.metroffice.com.

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Kathlene Buchanan is the president and founder of Metro Offices, one of the premiere, women-owned, executive office centers in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. With presence in 8 different locations throughout the capital area, Metro Offices offers a full range of innovative business solutions and advanced technologies to help businesses compete in today’s transitioning business environment. Buchanan has been in the industry since 1979, and Metro Offices has been operating since 1989 with locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.