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.
It’s that time of year again when we all draw names from a hat and need to come up with something clever and inexpensive for an office Secret Santa we may or may not know very well. I don’t know about you, but I always run screaming to the internet for office Secret Santa gift ideas and…
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Investing in a great office space is one of the ways that companies show their employees they care, but in order to attract and retain great talent, employers also need to offer employees perks that they actually want. So, what do workers want these days? While bonuses are always appreciated, and napping rooms may seem…
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Let’s face it, the thought of being your own boss is pretty appealing. No one telling you what to do, how to do it and when. You could be the one charting the course, calling the shots and making the decisions, right? Sometimes, it’s that very drive that launches a person into a successful entrepreneurship,…
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If you’ve just started your own business, you’re probably working out of a home office, but is your home office working for you? While there are many perks to entrepreneurship and working from home – freedom, flexibility and the fridge, to name a few – these same benefits can become challenges when it comes to…
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Showing appreciation for your employees doesn’t have to be a time consuming or complicated effort, but it’s something that often gets lost in the day to day shuffle of office life. It’s also one of the best things you can do as a manager or supervisor if you want your best employees to stick around…
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Morale is one of those things that isn’t quite tangible, but it makes all the difference when it comes to an office environment. It’s also something that’s challenging to improve once it has taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction. Feeling like morale in your workplace could be improved? Here are some tips for…
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Whether you’re an established company looking to relocate, or a new business just starting out, one of the first things you’ll need to determine when you start looking for office space to lease, is how much square footage you need. Too much, and your overhead costs could put you out of business, too little, and…
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Meetings have gotten a bad rap lately. The plethora of unproductive, time-wasting meetings occurring in many organizations and industries have caused employees all over the map to view meetings in a negative light. But the truth is, not all meetings are bad. In many instances, meetings are the best way to get things done. Especially…
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Winter can be a challenging time of the year, especially for those of us who endure cold temperatures and snowy weather during the long winter months. It’s not uncommon for people to suffer from what some refer to as ‘the winter blues.’ While these seasonal blues can impact our personal lives, they can also powerfully…
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Are you a business owner looking to relocate your office, but you’re unsure whether you should buy or lease office space? If so, you’re not alone. Many business owners face this dilemma. Is it better to purchase an office space where you can establish your business, or are you better off renting space? Unfortunately, there…
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