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Thanks to Members Who Responded to Unfair Criticism of OBCs

Thanks to Members Who Responded to Unfair Criticism of OBCs

by Richard Meyers, Executive Director, OBCAI

In one of the most ridiculous columns I have ever read by a supposed expert in business, a writer for the Atlanta Business Chronicle excoriated OBCs. Read more…

Search Engine Optimization

Search Engine Optimization

by Glen Rostie

An Office Business Center’s Blog is an excellent way of placing your office center in the right light and care should be taken in writing the correct information located in it. Read more…

Going Green at Work: 5 Tips

Going Green at Work: 5 Tips
  • More Work, Less Energy
    For many people, a computer is the central tool at work. Optimizing the energy settings for computers and other devices can be more than a modest energy saver. Set computers to energy-saving settings and make sure to shut them down when you leave for the day (’standby’ settings will continue to draw power even when not in use). By plugging hardware into a power strip with an on/off switch (or a smart power strip), the whole desktop setup can be turned off at once (make sure to power down inkjet printers before killing the power they need to seal their cartridges). Printers, scanners, and other peripherals that are only used occasionally can be unplugged until they’re needed. And of course, turn off lights in spaces that are unoccupied.
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    Current Standings on the Social Media Contest – Audioblog

    Current Standings on the Social Media Contest – Audioblog

    by Richard Meyers, Executive Director, OBCAI

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    Are You Negating Your Blogging Efforts?

    Are You Negating Your Blogging Efforts?

    By Nicholas DeGraff, Pacific Business Centers

    Staring at a blank document is an event that I experience multiple times a week in managing the blog for Pacific Business Centers.  It is a mixed moment – the intimidation of the blank page contrasted by the opportunity to create.   According to Technorati, there are well over 100 million blogs out on the web that my blog competes with for the attention of the masses.  What can I provide to be unique and interesting so that my blog drives traffic revenue?  Hasn’t it all been written before?  Read more…

    From Small to Infinite: How understanding and supporting clients can make a world of difference.

    From Small to Infinite:  How understanding and supporting clients can make a world of difference.
    by Amanda Schuss, Ballantyne Business Center

    At Ballantyne Business Center (BBC), we’ve worked hard to become an extension of our clients’ business — and also their personal life to a great degree.  We believe that the more we understand our clients the better we can provide services to fulfill their needs. Read more…

    Use our Shared Knowledge – Audioblog

    Use our Shared Knowledge – Audioblog

    by Richard Meyers, Executive Director, OBCAI

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    Best Practices When Using an Office Broker

    Best Practices When Using an Office Broker

    by Beatriz Lamas, Marketing Executive, SOS

    An office broker is a specialist in the office space market with the knowledge, experience, and reach to help match the needs of a tenant with the space the tenant needs to operate and grow successfully. A broker’s expertise in local, regional, national or worldwide office rental markets makes them a valuable resource for business center operators. Read more…

    Conversion is King

    Conversion is King

    by Andrea Pirrotti, Co-Founder Business Center Marketing

    Conversion is always on my mind, but even more so now that Sue and I are preparing to write the slides for our March 3rd Webinar on “Optimal Conversion”. It’s interesting. Many marketers craft marketing strategies to drive “leads” or “build brand” for example. We build plans that drive revenue. Here is a super high-level review of our approach. Read more…

    Career Adversity – Audioblog for Center Managers

    Career Adversity – Audioblog for Center Managers

    by Richard Meyers, Executive Director, OBCAI

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