At The Lakeside Park, we serve a variety of small businesses in different industries. Our office spaces are ideal for many small local businesses and organizations, from Boston area start-ups to established businesses expanding into the Wakefield area.
We take pride in helping small businesses and their owners to thrive and prosper in today’s competitive market. Here, we share some of the ideas and insight we find to be most relevant for small business owners, like those found in our office park community. These articles are great resources for small business owners looking to continue learning and improving themselves and their businesses.
Are you a small business owner in Boston looking to expand, update, buy new, hire or improve, but lack the funds to take the next step in your company’s growth? Maybe you’ve got a winning idea for a new business, but, like most entrepreneurs or startups, you don’t have the capital to really get it…
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Think it’s best to keep it simple and go with a neutral paint color for your office? You might be surprised by the impact it has on morale and productivity. More than simple aesthetics, the color of your office has a real physiological effect on you, your colleagues and your clients. It affects our moods…
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For entrepreneurs and small businesses, a home office is a great place to start. It allows you to save money on overhead costs, as well as commuting, and since many new owners work long hours trying to get their business off the ground, it’s also super convenient. But as your business grows, a home office…
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Boston is home to one of the most progressive entrepreneurial communities in the U.S., which is largely due to the abundance of funding and human capital available here. But Boston’s small-business-friendly culture can also be attributed to the willingness of Beantown’s existing entrepreneurs to mentor and support its up-and-comers. If you’re a small business owner…
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Whether you’re traveling out of town for a week-long conference or doing an overnight to meet with an out-of-area client, business travel can be a hassle. From coordinating flight and transportation arrangements to remembering to turn on your out-of-office reply back at the office, there’s a lot to keep in mind as you prepare to…
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Put away the rubber gloves and mop, we’re not talking about scrubbing and dusting. This kind of spring cleaning involves taking a step back from the day-to-day responsibilities of running your company, and evaluating which aspects of your business could use an update, or a bit more “polish and shine”. Rather than reminding you to…
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If your business relies heavily on artists, writers or techies, it’s likely populated with a fair amount of introverts. Unlike extroverts, who are energized by interactive environments and being around other people, introverts prefer quiet and tend to be more productive when working in solitude. To keep your employees happy, healthy and ready to give…
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Whether your business is headed down the block or across town, moving into a new office space requires a great deal of preparation and organization. As with any large project, it’s best to start the process early and delegate tasks, but it also helps to know someone who’s done it before and can offer advice….
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When you’re planning a meeting or corporate event, one of the very first things you’ll need to do is select a venue. The variety of venue options you have will vary depending on the type of event you’re hosting and the location where you’re hosting it. But no matter how many options you have to…
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Starting your own business is an exciting prospect, but it can also be a little scary. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an expert to bounce ideas off throughout the journey, or a second opinion on crucial decisions? Maybe you have a vision for a business that you know there is a market for,…
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