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Does your seating position in your office space reflect your future career path?

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:46:40 -0400

Where you sit says a lot about the position you hold within the company and the direction your career is heading A light-hearted guide to office monopoly by James Fairlie, Head of Marketing at Abbey Business Centres Ahhhh the much fabled corner office...possibly the most desirable piece of real-estate on the planet. If you have made it here then you are likely to be at the top of your game - close your office door and pour yourself a single malt to celebrate (or get a minion to pour that for you). If you have not bagged yourself a private office yet (and broom-cupboards sadly don't count) then look around because where you sit still says a lot about your office status. In large open plan offices the corners are definitely not the best place to be. If you are sitting at the cold extremities of the office then your career is probably looking a bit frosty too. **End Summary** Topics: careers]]> business]]> property]]> office space]]> real estate]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Notes for Editors: Abbey Business Centres was established in 1998 and opened its first business centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The company provides serviced office space as well as meeting rooms and virtual offices in 13 locations across the UK. For further information, please contact:- James Finch â Online Marketing Executive Tel â 0207 397 8300 Email: jfinch@abbeyoffices.com

Renting Glasgow Office Space - The Transport Options by Abbey Business Centres

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:23:52 -0500

Famous for its industrial past and now home to some of Scotland"��s leading financial institutions, Glasgow"��s economy is now one of the strongest in the UK and is an attractive proposition for many businesses looking to set up base in Scotland. As you would expect, the city is adequately served by an excellent local transport infrastructure. First we look at the city"��s rail connections. With three mainline stations within the boundaries of the city centre, Glasgow is well connected to surrounding areas and other parts of the UK. Glasgow Central station handles all of the city"��s Intercity services meaning you are little over 60 minutes from Edinburgh whilst direct services to London Euston (280 minutes) and Manchester (180 minutes) are also available. The two other stations, Queen Street and Charing Cross, predominantly operate services to neighbouring areas including Partick and Falkirk. Next up is the city"��s road network. Glasgow is served by four motorways in total but by far the busiest is the M8 which directly connects the city to Edinburgh "�" providing a link between two of the UK"��s most important business hubs. **End Summary** Topics: scotland]]> glasgow]]> office space]]> real estate]]> business]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Notes for Editors: Abbey Business Centres was established in 1998 and opened its first business centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The company provides serviced office space as well as meeting rooms and virtual offices in 13 locations across the UK. For further information, please contact:- James Finch "ï¿½" Online Marketing Executive Tel "ï¿½" 0207 397 8300 Email: jfinch@abbeyoffices.com

The Search for Office Space in the City of London by Abbey Business Centres

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:16 -0500

With the take up in office space in the City expected to rise within the next few months, the clamour to get the proverbial ‘foot in the door’ will be high on the agenda for those businesses seeking the most desirable premises within the Square Mile. Here we give a guide to the various districts in The City to assist those looking for office space to select the right location for their company: Holborn and Chancery Lane Located on the western boundaries of the Square Mile, this area is hugely popular with many solicitors and law firms – including the Law Society of England and Wales which has its headquarters at 113 Chancery Lane. Whilst office space options in the area are abundant and varied, for many there are two business addresses that top everyone’s wish list – Southampton Place and Lincoln’s Inn Fields. These two locations are some of the most prestigious across London and rental prices here do reflect this. **End Summary** Topics: Real Estate]]> Small Business]]> Commercial Property]]> Business]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Notes for Editors: Abbey Business Centres was established in 1998 and opened its first business centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The company provides serviced office space as well as meeting rooms and virtual offices in 13 locations across the UK. For further information, please contact:- James Finch â Online Marketing Executive Tel â 0207 397 8300 Email: jfinch@abbeyoffices.com

An Office Rental guide to Canary Wharf by Abbey Business Centres

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:14:37 -0400

Once famed for its dockyards which welcomed ships and their cargo from all over the world, Canary Wharf is now synonymous with a very different industry all together; International Finance. Work to turn the area into the financial centre of Europe started back in the mid 1980’s and still continues to this very day. During the last 25 years, Docklands has become one of the most attractive districts for businesses looking for London office space and is now a real rival to the more traditional financial heartland in The City. Connected to Central London via the London Underground and DLR, Canary Wharf is easily accessible for the estimated 100,000 people who work in and around Docklands. London City Airport, built as part of the regeneration plan for the area, is also close by for those visitors coming into the capital from further afield. For drivers, the A13 and A406 provide the main routes of entry into the estate. Renting an office in Docklands also means you are on the doorstep of Central London’s second biggest indoor shopping centre – Jubilee Place. **End Summary** Topics: Commercial Property]]> Real Estate]]> Small Business]]> London]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Notes for Editors: Abbey Business Centres was established in 1998 and opened its first business centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The company provides serviced office space as well as meeting rooms and virtual offices in 13 locations across the UK. For further information, please contact:- James Finch â Online Marketing Executive Tel â 0207 397 8300 Email: jfinch@abbeyoffices.com

An Office Rental Guide to the County of Surrey by Abbey Business Centres

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:05:08 -0400

Located in the South-East of England, Surrey is home to around 1.1 million people and is widely regarded as the most affluent county in the UK due to its close proximity to London and the ultimate popularity it has with financial workers from the City of London. Surrey is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, compared to its relative size, but still retains a large proportion of historic parkland which makes the area such an attractive proposition for many individuals and businesses seeking accommodation in the South-East. Guildford is the largest conurbation in Surrey and is also the official county town. Other settlements of note include Woking, Dorking, Redhill, Leatherhead, Staines, Weybridge and Farnham. Due to its adjacency with London, Surrey naturally benefits from a sizeable transport network that keeps the county well in touch with neighbouring areas. The M25 and M3 motorways provide car drivers with connections to the South Coast, Heathrow Airport and Hampshire whilst for those who use the train, South-West Trains and Southern are the main operators in the county with both providing regular services into and out of Central London. The county is also popular with tourists. **End Summary** Topics: Commercial Property]]> Real Estate]]> Small Business]]> Surrey]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Notes for Editors: Abbey Business Centres was established in 1998 and opened its first business centre in Glasgow, Scotland. The company provides serviced office space as well as meeting rooms and virtual offices in 13 locations across the UK. There are currently 70+ employees and notable clients include BT, 02, Shell, Barclays and The Trainline.com. For further information, please contact:- James Finch "ï¿½" Online Marketing Executive Tel "ï¿½" 0207 397 8300 Email: jfinch@abbeyoffices.com