Month: April 2015

Archives for April 2015

Work Commute Times on the Rise — Time for a Virtual Office

The distance between where people live and where they work is growing in most metro areas. Work days are starting earlier and commute times are getting longer as jobs are getting farther and farther away from where people live.

The new analysis of demographic and employment data completed by the Brookings Institution revealed that the number of jobs within the typical commute distance for residents of the nation’s 96 largest metro areas fell by 7 percent between 2000 and 2012. The new study also found that amongst 37 popular metro areas there was a rise in employment rate but also an increase in distance between jobs and residents.

Despite job growth in suburbs, suburban residents found themselves farther away from employment opportunities than city residents. The analysis found that 60 million suburban residents live in neighborhoods with declining proximity to jobs compared with around 33 million city residents.

Proximity to your place of employment is a very strong consideration when searching for a residence. No one wants the extra added stress of long commute times to your job. It takes a toll on your mental and physical health. The new data shows that regional economic development officials should not only make overall job growth a goal, but also consider where these jobs are going.

Fortunately, Lakeside Executive Suites is one step ahead of the game. Lakeside Executive Suites, a full-service office space provider, is conveniently located  in Weston, Florida accessible within minutes from I-595, I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. Your corporate headquarters, with its prime location, makes it an ideal choice for you, your clients, and your business.

A virtual office with Lakeside Executive Suites is a great way to eliminate stressful daily commute times and still have the support, professional appearance, prestigious business address, live phone answering service, and meeting space your business needs. Our virtual office packages are not only cost effective and affordable but customizable meaning you only pay for the services you need.

With the ultimate in convenience, support, and location—gain back time in your day and go virtual with Lakeside Executive Suites. To learn more about our virtual office packages and what we can do for your business, contact us at 954-389-2511 or visit us on the web at www.lesweston.com.

Source: South Florida Business Journal

Entrepreneurial Legends of Their Time

The back logs of these two successful entrepreneurs are a great testament to what Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Their determination, creativity, and inspiration have made them mavericks of their time and here is a small glimpse of their stories.

Ryan Carson: Founder of Treehouse

Idea: 32 hour workweek

 After deciding he was tired of working for someone else, Ryan Carson launched his Portland, Oregon based online coding school, Treehouse, in 2010 but he decided to try something different: a four-day, 32-hour workweek. Though his idea was highly discouraged by others, he felt vindicated and stayed the course. The shorter workweek allowed Treehouse to compete for talent against companies with deeper pockets, and the business has prospered as a result. “We snap our fingers and get the very best people—people who choose to work for us over Google and Facebook,” Carson says. Even more impressive, employee turnover after almost four years is nearly zero. (The staff now numbers 80.)

Marco Hansell: Founder of Speakr (originally twtMob)

Idea: Get them to work for free

When Marco Hansell launched Speakr (originally called twtMob) in 2010, he had a clear business concept but needed programmers, developers, designers and copywriters to help launch it. Without the capital to do it, Hansell doled out IOUs to the six contractors who did eventually buy into his vision. Each signed a convertible note agreement, whereby the moment the company saw sales of $250,000 or attracted its first $1 million in venture capital, they could either take their full salary for their work up to that point, in cash, or opt for an equity share in the company equivalent to their back salary, plus 20 percent.

“We structured it so there was a little risk on both sides,” Hansell says. “They knew we weren’t just using them to make a quick buck that we’d be making a shared sacrifice. That’s how we got buy-in.”

The results: Within a year of launch, twtMob hit the $250,000 revenue trigger; within 18 months it had generated close to $2 million in sales. “Being resource-constrained made us very grounded, very resourceful and very smart about our decisions,” Hansell says. “We did a smaller number of things at a really high quality.”

Taking risks is what every great entrepreneur has to do.  There are no guarantees in life or in business so don’t take chances where you don’t have to. When it comes to location, support, meeting space, and a lasting impression-you don’t have to take chances with Lakeside Executive Suites. We are South Florida’s premier workspace provider and our clients’ satisfaction speaks for itself.  We create workspaces that are as future-minded as the entrepreneurs who occupy them and deliver the flexibility and technology that you require. Whether it’s a virtual office, live reception services, or just a meeting room for the day, we offer a range of options and services designed to help you conduct business your way.

Join the leagues of mavericks; let Lakeside Executive Suites help get your business started.  To learn more visit us on the web at www.lesweston.com or call (954) 389-2511.

Source: Entrepreneur.com

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