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.
From the moment you opened your business, you hoped (or maybe even half-dreaded), but always knew that the day would come when you would have to hire employees. What you might not have predicted, is that it’s not always that easy to know when the time is right. Hiring is a huge step, and a…
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If you’re thinking about leasing office space, you may be wondering if it’s better to sign a long-term lease or a short-term lease. This is particularly important if you are a small business whose very success or failure could be riding on the decision. Not surprisingly, the answer varies depending on your company’s specific needs…
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It’s summer at the office, and you’ve got all the usual activities planned – ice cream socials, potluck picnics and company softball games – but all anyone is talking about is what they don’t have: Summer Hours. While the concept of closing the office early on Fridays just because it’s nice outside might seem like…
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When you’re first starting out as entrepreneur, it makes sense to work from home or the local coffee shop, but as your business grows, so does the need for professional office space. (Read: 5 Signs it’s Time to Move Out of Your Home Office.) Unfortunately, many small businesses and entrepreneurs just don’t think they have…
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Where you work affects how you work, which is why office design is about so much more than simple aesthetics. If you find it hard to focus, or notice your team’s productivity is waning, a poorly-designed office could be the culprit. Whether you’re planning an overhaul of your existing workspace or leasing your very first…
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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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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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