Virtual Assistant Services at The Belfast Business Centre

Virtual Assistant Services at The Belfast Business Centre

All Belfast Business Centre clients have access to the Pay Per Use Virtual Assistant Services within the centre.

• Word Processing – Letters, Accounts and Reports
• Photocopying and Printing in Black & White or Full Colour up to A3 (single/double sided)
• Spreadsheet Creation including Data Entry and Formulae
• Faxing up to A3
• PowerPoint Presentations created and Slides or Handouts Produced
• Database Creation including Data Entry and Mail Merge Labels
• Laminating up to A3
• Scanning and converting documents into pdf format
• Email Marketing using a choice of templates
• Shredding arranged at the centre or at other premises
• Filing with documents placed into any order and method required
• Binding with Plastic or Wire combs
• Franking and Mail Dispatch with costs less than Royal Mail Stamp prices

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, business tips and incentives!

Pinterest For Business

The Belfast Business Centre has been using Pinterest for some time and there is evidence of increased sales and internet awareness as a result.  Pinterest is a sales board for your company, giving you the opportunity to reach people worldwide with your products and services, engage with new customers and promote your business. 

Our experience has helped us compile this Four part blog which we hope you find of value.

Pinterest For Business – Part one of Four

With Pinterest overtaking Facebook in new users many companies have been quick to see the potential for social media awareness, opportunities to gain new customers and grow their brand.

In return Pinterest has responded with Pinterest For Business Accounts.

Users can convert their existing personal accounts to a business account or create a new one.

Simply search Pinterest For Business in your search engine or (www.business.pinterest.com) and follow the simple instructions – it only takes a few minutes.

A great example of a company using Pinterest is – Sony – with over 32,000 followers they offer rewards for re-pinning the exclusive deals. That’s over 32,000 people promoting your products for free.

(If you are interested in setting up a Pinterest Account, we are happy to invite you to join.  Email us at elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com  and we will send you an invite).

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, business tips and incentives!

                                         

Welcome to Credit Control Direct

July sees a busy time for new clients at The Belfast Business Centre and our latest clients are Cathy and Geraldine from  Credit Control Direct who provide very valuable services to business of all sizes across many industry sectors and their website is well worth a visit.

At the Belfast Business Centre we understand that small businesses need flexibility, in services and terms.

The Belfast Business Centre’s Serviced Office Space provides:

High Speed Internet – Connect to our building network for immediate service with no contract or installation charge.

Fully Furnished – Quality Desking, Pedestals, Chairs and Storage Solutions for immediate occupation.

Business Administration Services – Pay for what you use from our range of Colour to A3 printing, Binding, photocopying and laminating facilities.

Postage – Save on Royal Mail Stamp charges by using the centre’s Franking facility for individual letters or multiple mail shots.

Fixed budgeting – One fixed monthly fee covers all the office utilities, broadband and telephone connectivity and complimentary coffee (the only expend not included is the cost of outgoing telephone calls).

Reception and Telephony Staff – The fully staffed reception and switchboards greeting visitors and answering calls in your company name saves on staffing costs and ensures there is always someone there to act as your ambassador.

A Financial Commitment – the minimum agreement term of just one month gives you the peace of mind that you are not tied into a long term lease while working in a secure, professional and city centre environment.

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Top Tips For Starting Up continued 7- 12

Top Tips for Starting Up

Continued...

7. Books and Records: You need to set up a system for keeping all your records including payments, receipts, purchases and sales, assets and loans.  You also need a system for product prices, customer details.

8. Accounts: The books and records you keep are used to produce your annual accounts and the better your records, the less time and money an accountant will cost.  Legally you need to provide information to HMRC for VAT, PAYE & NIC and Corporaton Tax.

9. Employing People: If you employ staff you need to consider your interviewing skills and techniques.  You will also be responsible for deducting PAYE and NIC and submitting payments to HMRC.  You must also be aware of legal changes to the Tax Codes, HMRC procedures and Employment Law criteria.  You will need to produce a contract of employment and maintain personnel records.  

10. Premises: You need to decide the best location and type of premises for your business.  If you can run your business  from home, then use a Virtual Office Service to provide you with a commercial address, a  business telephone number and the support services a business centre can offer.  If you need storage facilities then a government subsidised enterprise unit may be more appropriate.  Should you need a permanent office base for you and your staff, then a serviced office with its fixed monthly fee which includes all your rent, rates and utilities with a one month notice period is the best starting place.  Contact us at the Belfast Business Centre for prices and advise.

11. Insurance:  You will legally require insurance for employers, vehicles, stock and depending on the nature of your business for public liability, consequential loss and bad debts.

12. Pension:  A Pension Scheme may be a good way of saving for retirement dependant on the tax rulings, you should check out what benefits as a business owner there are in relation to pensions. 

Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, other tips and incentives!

Starting Up?

The dynamics of the business owner has changed dramatically throughout recent years.   Many people in what was considered secure employment within ever increasing business markets, find themselves facing the option of starting up their own Companies.   

The Belfast BusinessCentre’s clientele reflects these changes and has resulted in a new and exciting era for the company.  

New Clients with great business ideas have created a busy environment,  generating business throughout our client portfolio.  

If you are considering Starting Up in Business contact Elaine or Sarah on 028 9043 9393/ Elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com today.

Growing Business

A positive side of our economic situation is the increase in professionals and experienced individuals taking the step to start their own businesses, the range of services offered in the Belfast Business Centre are proving to be useful on many levels.

With 9 new businesses taking services in August 2012, we have seen the largest increase in new Virtual Services business for several months. Our services combined with the additional complimentary marketing opportunities are designed to support businesses of all sizes to grow.


Clients can choose from the Full Virtual Office Service, Mailing Address Service or Telephone Answering Service all of which have a fixed fee with no telephone call or mail receipt limits.

To be part of this growing community of businesses in the centre of Belfast contact Elaine or Sarah today on 028 9043 9393 or email elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com

100%

The arrival of Lightsource Renewable Energy and Mindwise has brought the centre’s serviced offices to 100% occupancy, we wish them every success in growing their businesses with us.  

Providing flexible office solutions on a minimum one month term, means the Belfast Business Centre’s office availability is ever changing, please contact Elaine or Sarah  on 028 9043 9393 / Elaine@belfastbusinesscentre.com,  if you wish us to keep you up to date.