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From the Far East to Manchester; Virtually.

Posted February 9th, 2010 by your virtual office assistant

Exporting from China to Manchester; virtually.

The success of Hyde Park House virtual office services is perhaps most aptly demonstrated by one of its ‘apparently’ largest clients.

Having taking up the option of an e-Space desk this sole trader set about business;

  • Exporting from the Far East
  • Importing to the UK
  • Managing manufacturers and suppliers in the Far East
  • Managing large clients in the UK.
  • Dealing with incoming phone calls, faxes, post, parcels and email.

This business man spends much of his time in the Far East; a fact that could have posed quite a few obstacles to the success of his business in the UK; what with its significant time difference and slow postal service. But these obstacles are easily overcome by Hyde Park House virtual office services;

  • Phone calls are answered as if by his own reception and PA.
  • Post and faxes are opened, sorted and dealt with according to his instructions.
  • Parcels are accepted and despatched within the UK.
  • A daily email provides the client with an update of all work carried out.
  • A daily return email provides Hyde Park House with answers to queries, new tasks and outstanding actions.

As far as his suppliers and customers are concerned this business is highly professional, is able to handle large orders and is a significant force within his industry:  All this is true, thanks to the support and service he receives from Hyde Park House virtual office services.

A Hyde Park House e-Space is available from just £99 a month; it provides a work station in a modern high-tech business suite, free from the distractions of working from home and with access to the full range of virtual assistant services.

e-Space at Hyde Park House; virtual officesSo, whether you are an individual seeking a professional image, a prestigious address or simply administrative support, renting a virtual office at Hyde Park House could be just what you are looking for.

To discuss the professional virtual office services at Hyde Park House, call now on 0161 367 9000. Hyde Park House, Tameside, Cheshire; convenient for Manchester, Stockport and just a short drive from Manchester Airport.

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Five Top Tips to save your business money in 2010.

Posted February 9th, 2010 by your virtual office assistant

Relocate your office space to save moneyThere is talk about green shoots of recovery and that the UK is out of recession, but if you run a business this talk may seem a little premature. Businesses that survive a recession are often stronger and more profitable than before; this is because they’ve reassessed all aspects of their business and reduced their cost base. When recovery comes, a reduced cost base leads to greater profits: If you haven’t done so already you should consider:

  1. Change office space: Moving out of city centre or high profile office space can reduce your rental costs by up to 60%, you may also benefit from lower business rates, employment costs and parking charges. Choosing a modern, purpose built complex may also reduce your utilities charges. Look for accommodation that is on the outskirts of city or town centres with good motorway links and access to the transport network; buses, trains and planes.
  2. Take advantage of reduced prices: The cost of many raw materials is now lower than ever; therefore a lower price could be negotiated for many regular supplies. Although sales are usually on consumer goods, many business suppliers are trying to attract extra custom with the same tactic: Sales can now be found on everything from office furniture to photocopier paper. 
  3. Re-evaluate your personnel requirements: Do you really need a full time secretary?  Making use of ‘pay as you go’ staff and virtual office services, offered by many business centres, can seriously reduce your staffing costs and employment headaches! 
  4. Introduce programmes that encourage healthy living: Your employee’s good health should reduce absenteeism and could drive down insurance costs.  Consider offering discounted gym membership or install a cycle rack and encourage employees to cycle to work.
  5. Cut down on meetings: Travelling to and from meetings incurs many hidden costs; travel costs, subsistence and the opportunity costs of the person’s time.  Use technology; conference calls, video conferencing and webinars are very simple to use and extremely cost effective. This approach will also reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

A warm welcome at Hyde Park House receptionHyde Park House, Tameside has great value office space for rent right now: A prestigious address, virtual office services including telephone answering available on site and just a short distance from Manchester and Stockport, with access to the M60 motorway, the national rail network and Manchester Airport.

For details of the office space for lease and the range of flexible rental options, including e-Space; a virtual serviced office space at Hyde Park House from just £99 a month, call Lynsey on 0161 367 9000.

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Manchester, the Business Centre of Europe.

Posted November 26th, 2009 by your virtual office assistant

Office space to rent close to Manchester Airport

For the second year running the British Travel Awards have presented Manchester Airport with the trophy for ‘UK Airport of the Year’. Knowing this, together with the fact that the Airport has invested £millions in developments that have included speeding up security processes in order to keep passengers moving, is fantastic news for everyone who uses Manchester Airport for business travel.

Where in the World?

Getting to and through the airport used to take longer than the flight to many European destinations, but no more; from an office based in South Manchester, you could be doing business in one of these top 10 European cities by lunchtime:

  1. Paris; Only one hour 30 minutes in the air; giving you plenty of time for a business lunch that could easily take all afternoon! 
  2. Lyon; a two hour flight prepares you for a four hour lunch in what some consider the gastro-capital of France.
  3. Amsterdam; Just a short one hour 25 minute flight means you could get two or three appointments in a day, but remember canal taxis are slow.
  4. Dublin; Only an hour’s flight before you’re in the convivial company of the Irish, beware of meetings over-running.
  5. Munich; Germans like to know what’s going on, after your two hour flight, call ahead with your estimated arrival time.
  6. Brussels; Stay for dinner, most Belgians eat before 7pm, leaving plenty of time for the one hour 30 minute flight home.
  7. Geneva; In a country renowned for its timepieces, be punctual; your flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
  8. Zurich; Use your 1 hour 55 minutes in the air to read up on World News; a favourite opening conversation in Switzerland.
  9. Milan; As the fashion capital of the World, make sure you make a good impression and have time to smarten up after your 2 hours 20 minute flight.
  10. Stockholm; It is considered very rude to be late in Sweden; it’s easy to be punctual after your 2 hours 25 minute flight.

Hyde Park House, prestigious office space to rent near Manchester AirportBesides great facilities and business services, a priority for many businesses, that have suppliers, clients, customers or contacts in Europe, is the convenience of its location; Hyde Park House is an ideal choice. Hyde Park House Serviced offices are;

  • Located just one and a half miles from Hyde town centre and major rail links.
  • Just five minutes from the M60 Manchester ring road providing rapid access to the North West’s comprehensive motorway network.
  • Strategically located for Manchester City centre, Stockport and the national rail network.
  • A mere twenty minute drive from Manchester International airport; providing easy access to businesses across the whole of the UK and Europe.

Since 1986 the Handley’s have been offering serviced office space to rent at Hyde Park House, South Manchester. Businesses that choose this prestigious office address can have access to dedicated accounts, reception security and cleaning staff and well as renting space that is modular in design and thus able to expand as your business grows.

SERVICED OFFICE SPACE TO RENT, MANCHESTER

To see the fantastic serviced office facilities at Hyde Park House for yourself call Lynsey now on 0161 367 9000 or email her. Hyde Park House, Tameside, Cheshire. Flexible terms on Serviced Office Space to Rent, convenient for Manchester, Stockport and just a short drive from Manchester Airport.

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