Prime Office Space has compiled a series of guides to help you with all your Office Requirements needs including Office Planning, Office Equipment, Communications Equipment, Office Furniture, Computer Software, Computer Equipment and Office Supplies.
This first week we will be looking at:
Office Planning
The workplace environment should be functional and ergonomic and provide balance in the body and the brain. The following suggestions can help you make the best use of your office space.
Maximum utilisation of workspace is very important for good business flow. Several industry studies conclude that the daily average maximum utilisation rate of workspace is around 48%. The functionality of the workspace is a key factor for employee satisfaction and performance and although the trend of less office space is justified by the recession, still there should be enough space per employee to push their chairs away from their desks without bouncing on a colleague, and to promote basic ergonomics. Especially, in open plan workplaces, where managers have their own offices and employees are all in an open office environment, it is important to consider a clustered arrangement of cubicles so that more people can be accommodated and the good energy flow is facilitated. The only thing to consider in such arrangements is confidentiality.
The first step for a business start up is to develop a realistic idea, which can turn into a profitable product or service. In the UK, there are four different support groups, for 
The financial crisis of 2008 uncovered an unstable model of economic growth in the UK, which was based on unsuccessful policies of government borrowing. The UK debt has increased massively, doubling to more than GBP1tn in the period 2008-2013, mainly due to the financial crisis and subsequent recession. The UK government’s main economic goals are economic growth, low inflation, low unemployment and fair distribution of income. To achieve these goals the UK government implements: (1) fiscal policy to control government spending and taxation, (2) monetary policy to control the cost of borrowing and the interest rates and (3) proper legislation to control what businesses can produce and at what cost. All policies aim to encourage consumer spending.
This year, the UK’s commercial property market has many reasons to celebrate. Activity has been expanding at its fastest rates since the beginning of the year, and performance ratings hit the 30.7 per cent mark in June. The figures are particularly encouraging for the office market, which has been expanding for 22 consecutive months. Office activity levels across the UK have exceeded the 35 per cent mark for the first time in years. So how exactly is the UK’s office market doing so far and what are the key figures that prospective occupiers should keep in mind? Find all the details in this post.
According to a recent report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the British economy is set to become the world’s fifth largest by 2020. For the time being, the UK economy is certainly on its way to recovery following a long and severe period of recession, and growth indicators are evident across a large number of industries nationwide. But how exactly is the British economy doing during 2014? In this post we take a look at some interesting figures on this matter.
Nowadays, many employees consider that the office is something like a second home. Throughout their working lives, average office employees in the United Kingdom will spend more than 99,000 hours at the workplace, and the figures can quickly add up once you start taking into account overtime.
An office relocation is something that many business owners have to consider at some point, whether they are in the process of expanding the company or moving to a new area. The complexity and risks associated with an office move should not be underestimated. Changing offices can be as stressful and delicate as going through a merger or appointing a new CEO. Yet, there is no reason to be alarmed, as there are various things you can do to ensure that your office move is successful. Below you will find some sound advice on how to make the transition as smooth as possible.
In the increasingly globalised world we live in, it has become common for professionals to relocate to a new city in search of better career opportunities. There are many factors that need to be considered when choosing a new home base, but over the years, a number of UK cities have profiled themselves as the best destinations for working professionals. Career opportunities and good quality of life are no longer centralised in or around London, so take a look at our list of the top British cities to live and work in and at everything they have to offer.
Starting a new business is always a challenge, regardless of how good a business idea might be. The challenge remains present for would-be entrepreneurs even though we now seem to have left behind the worst of the economic recession. Choosing the right business location can make all the difference between success and failure, so take a look at the list below to find out which are the UK’s top-ten cities for business start-ups.
A Look at Glasgow’s Changing Demographic Profile