Executive Office

For the last four years our company has rented an executive office which means that we have an office away from home and where we can meet with clients easily.

An executive office is normally in a business facility that specializes in provide a service to the small businesses. In our case what we get is an office which is our own and we can keep files, etc in it and there is a locked door which we have the key for. Besides having our own space we also have access to meeting rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a mailing address (not home address) and a full time receptionist.

Of course there are pros and cons of having an office which isn't at home.

Pros:

• A place there you can work without the home distractions being around you.
• Meeting facilities where you can meet clients.
• Opportunity to meet other business owners in various fields.
• Receptionist that greets your clients.
• Location where business mail/packages can be delivered without worrying if you are home or not.

Cons:

• Having to travel to the office more than the couple of minutes to take to grab a coffee before sitting down to work.
• The additional expense for the business of renting the office.
• Having to carry documents back and forth that are being worked on.

The location for us is very convenient and that is why we are renting where we are. The location is just one bus away from where we live so it is a relatively easy commute when we come into the office. It is convenient to get downtown from our office as well so other bonus.

Executive offices can be very fancy or they can be basic and that has a lot to do with your type of business and what you want to communicate with your clients. In our case we wanted something nice but basic to show clients that we don't spend lots of money on the office which is why we charge our rates.

For us our office is where we can come and even have our own meetings and it is also a place that I go when I need a change. It is also the place where some of my writing happens because the simple change of location can make a difference for me. An executive office can be very useful for some people and they may not meet the needs of others, that is a decision that each business needs to make.

A New Office

Today was the start of a new challenge for me, and one that I know that I am going to enjoy.  I have always tried to write wherever I am, but sometimes it is hard to focus when there are too many other things happening around me, including distractions.

As part of our business, we decided it was time to set up a small executive office and have a place to call our own, besides home.  Today we worked on getting everything set up, and now I am sitting at a desk in an office where I should be able to do more and more writing.

I am looking forward to seeing what I will be able to accomplish here in a nice, relaxing, and quiet environment.  I know the next couple of weeks aren't going to be as productive as I would like, but at least I know I have a place to go to when I need to escape home. 

I know that it is going to be different getting up some mornings and instead of heading into where I sit at home and do some of my work, I will get onto a bus and head into our office where I can focus on what needs to get done instead of what happens to get done that day.

Now to wrap up for today and see what lies ahead tomorrow.  I know that things are going to be different, but I must admit, having a clean desk is so nice.  Maybe now, instead of juggling too many things, I will be able to juggle less and accomplish more.