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A working from home guide from Le Bureau

Magda Skrok — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:43:55 +0000

A working from home guide from Le Bureau This feels strange – writing a note to Le Bureau current and potential Members on the subject of Working From Home (WFH). Normally we are singing the praises of working from Le Bureau and trying to persuade you to join! But clearly these are anything but normal times. We are all holed up, cooped up, and in many cases, fed up! So here are our suggestions on...

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The five benefits of hot desking

Magda Skrok — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:27:16 +0000

Hot desking is a rising phenomenon throughout offices across the UK where multiple workers use the same ‘physical’ workstations at different times. Hot desking is not limited to company size. Large-scale organisations, such as Deloitte and Microsoft, have recently adopted the hot desking office culture to maximise productivity and their real estate. Hot desking is also utilised by smaller scale...

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The rise of co-working spaces

Magda Skrok — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:47:15 +0000

Our community manager, Magdalena Skrok, discusses why there’s a growing trend for employees to ditch their main offices and set up camp in co-working spaces The concept of a co-working space is no longer just for start-ups trying to find their feet. Co-working spaces are redefining the work culture and creating spaces which cater to companies of all shapes and sizes. So, what’s behind their...

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Shout out for Battersea Reach’s Summer Fair – Sat Jul 13th, 11-3pm

Magda Skrok — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:27:05 +0000

Shout out for Battersea Reach’s Summer Fair – Sat Jul 13th, 11-3pm. Supported by Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and by Le Bureau Member firm, Shelley Routledge’s Narratorial, this celebration of all that has been created at this exciting part of Battersea promises to be a fun day – for adults, and for kids. All we need it the weather god to do their thing!! Hope it is great!

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Wandsworth Chambers of Commerce

Magda Skrok — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 12:51:06 +0000

Just a quick note to remind everyone that Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce (https://www.wandsworthchamber.org) is offering all Le Bureau Members annual membership at 50% discount to normal rates. That’s a great deal for membership of the most connected business organisation in the borough of Wandsworth – connected to local businesses (large and small), to the Council, … Read More

5 of the best places to spend New Year in Battersea

admin — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 20:43:57 +0000

Christmas may be right around the corner (just over a week to go, but who’s counting/panicking?) but for the fun lovers and perennially organised amongst us, the only date worth prepping for is the 31st. And where better to spend New Year’s Eve than in Battersea – home to the famous park, a coffee roasting plant, a home for dogs and cats and, of course, Le Bureau co-working space.

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Apparently these are the things you should never say in a coworking office

admin — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:09:47 +0000

There we were thinking that a major draw of co working is its relaxed approach to rules: wear what you like, come and go as you please, drink as much complimentary coffee as your nervous system can handle… Then time.com comes along with a list rules about what you should and shouldn’t say when in situ in a shared office. To be fair, they are sensible suggestions. Don’t hustle your co-workers –...

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Community, not service, is fuelling the rise of coworking

admin — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:13:40 +0000

No man is an island. Indeed, the pursuit of happiness is arguably a search for connection – and when it comes to business, an isolationist approach would signal the beginning of the end for any company, big or small. Those who opt to cowork largely know this to be true but research suggests that the community aspect of coworking is the main driver for its growth, trumping both service and...

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Go in house or go it alone? The million dollar question for millennial start ups

admin — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:09:54 +0000

Be under no illusions: starting a start up, and running a small business, is no easy feat. Long hours, constant problem solving and poor pay, at least initially, is enough to send the sturdiest of souls back to full-time employment. Perversely, it is the very challenges that running one’s own company presents that tempts entrepreneurs to do it. High risk offers high reward, and one person&#

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Could coworking in empty restaurants be London’s next craze?

admin — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:49:40 +0000

If you have even a passing interest in the restaurant industry, you’re probably already aware that times are tough. Profits for casual dining are down while rent on premises, especially in major cities, remains at a steady high. The solution? Coworking. Of course. Crave Fishbar in New York’s Upper West Side is an early adopter. The dinner service doesn’t begin until 5pm, so at 8:

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