Thursday, 14 February 2013

New for 2013!


Due to demand and our continuous search for improvements and additions to services in the Belfast Business Centre we are pleased to let you know about the new and upcoming services and offers we are introducing in 2013!

In January we introduced the Earlybird meeting room offer saving you up to 15% when booking a meeting more than 2 months in advance, we followed this up with a new pricing structure at the end of January.

The new All Inclusive pricing structure for meeting room bookings is a package option containing everything you need for a successful, professional business meeting from the room itself to catering, pens, equipment and wifi and is available in addition to the original 'pick and mix' pricing.

February saw the introduction of Mailpoint, the Belfast Business Centre's complete Business Mailing Address and Redirection Service!  Mailpoint was designed as a result of feedback from clients.  Some clients, mainly our Start Up Businesses, felt that a fixed fee service would help them budget more easily and so Mailpoint was created.

From 1st March 2013 the Belfast Business Centre will be providing Shared Office Space again due to current marketplace changes and demands.

There are also plans to introduce Hot Desking in March 2013!

Should you require information on any of our services please do not hesitate to contact us.


Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Starting A New Business?



Starting a new business, either full time or in your spare time?  Don’t want to be tied down to an office, yet can’t afford to miss telephone calls?  

The Telephone Answering Service at  the Belfast Business Centre can provide you with experienced, local staff to answer your calls and email you the caller’s details while you focus on growing your business.  

The service at £40 per month plus VAT operates 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and all messages are emailed at the completion of every call.  

You don’t have to stay by the telephone, deal with time wasting sales calls or miss any new business customers.  

Advertise the dedicated Belfast Number we supply or have your existing phone diverted to us for answering.

Check out our website to see what offers are available to start up companies now.



Thursday, 7 February 2013

Price vs Quality and Service



E-Bidding for any type of contract is valuable but should not be used in isolation as decisions made purely on price don’t necessarily lead to the best service or quality.

Your contract is important to you and the successful bid company will work with you closely to fulfill it so there must be a good working relationship.  E-bids with no personal contact give you no opportunity to ensure that the companies’ personalities will gel with yours.

When we communicate, about half our message conveyed is non-verbal.  That includes body language, gestures, eye contact – even how close or far you are placed to the other person you are speaking to.  

The other half is voice pitch and volume.  Whether you are speaking confidently or your voice is wavering.  Whether you are being enthusiastic and keen or barely showing interest in what you are saying.  Effective communication is being personal.  

Create the right situations for good conversations and outcomes to happen in one of The Belfast Business Centre’s meeting rooms.

Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Organising A Meetings or Event?



How The Belfast Business Centre can assist you in organising your meetings and events.

1.  Knowledge & Experience:  We have over 19 years knowledge of the Meeting Room Industry and a wide range of experience of the different types of meetings, needs of our clients and options available.

2.  Attention to Detail:  We know what you will need to make your Meeting or Event a success and work with a range of successful professionals from Caterers, to Limousine Drivers to ensure every detail is discussed and dealt with.

3.  Saves Time & Money:  As we have the experience and professional network to assist you with every aspect of your event this reduces the time you spend on making all the arrangements and pricing as we know the most effective quality suppliers.

4. Reduce Stress:  Planning events can be stressful, especially if the event is not being held close to your work location and The Belfast Business Centre Staff will work with you and support you through all the decisions and provide regular feedback to keep you informed.



Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Tips: Conduct a Successful Social Media Strategy to promote your event



Use your social media profiles to promote your live events such as Training and Product launch seminars.  

Social media is a very effective promotional channel to increase awareness, attendance and participation.      Both Facebook and LinkedIn have the facilities to create event postings and invitations.

Use your social media to give details, share links where readers can get more information or RSVP and generate more interest in your event.  

As the date approaches, send out reminders and have a countdown.  

Offer incentives for those registering through your social media.  Create and use Twitter hashtags to increase awareness, updates on twitter help to keep attendees informed of the event.


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


Monday, 28 January 2013

All Inclusive At The Belfast Business Centre



Book Your Meeting Room for 8 people or more at the Belfast Business Centre and we can provide you with an 'All Inclusive' price.

Room Hire
Catering and Refreshments
Audio and Visual Equipment
Meeting Room Essentials of Paper, Pens, Mints and Water
Printing and Photocopying*


*Full details of the content of our 'All Inclusive' prices are available on request.