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Zoom happy hours were, without a doubt, a mandatory respite from work that everyone craved at the start of the work-from-home days. Organizations adopted zoom happy hours at the end of the workweek to foster connection between employees when working remotely. However, since it has become a habit, there is…

Following the announcement of the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, Microsoft’s announcement of their new office at the 55-story multi-facility skyscraper, the 830 Brickell, is propelling Miami to become one of the top tech hubs in the United States. “The future of the financial district will be determined by the

Following the announcement of the private equity firm Thoma Bravo, Microsoft's announcement  of their new office at the 55-story multi-facility skyscraper, the 830 Brickell, is propelling Miami to  become one of the top tech hubs in the United States.    "The future of the financial district will be determined by the firms in the tower and those who  serve them," says Manolo Ryes, Commissioner of the City of Miami and Chairman of the Miami  Downtown Development Authority.    Continue reading to find out why Downtown Miami should be your next place to do business.    Brickell District Is Attracting A Slew Of Businesses  Apart from Microsoft and Thoma Bravo, the global asset management firm CI Financial Corp. is  the third-largest company to sign a lease on the under-construction A+ office skyscraper. Since  2020, Cushman & Wakefield, a global asset management business, has primarily focused on  securing leases for companies in the Brickell office tower. Cushman & Wakefield VC Brian Gale  stated, "Just based on what's in the pipeline, I think the third quarter will be a tremendous  quarter for new market execution." The company estimates that the third quarter of 2021 will  see more new-to-market leases signed than the previous quarters combined.  Easy To Connect, Grow and Evolve   Miami is attempting to establish itself as America's new tech hub. It has been drawing  entrepreneurs and investors away from Silicon Valley with beach lifestyle, low taxes, and limited  regulation. This south Florida city is where tech enthusiasts meet with big-time investors, quickly  turning their ideas into startups, all while sipping cold brew drinks under the palm trees.  Because of the small geographical area than Manhattan or San Francisco, you are more likely  to run into an investor or business executive and build connections in no time.   Miamians Welcome You With Open Arms  Another reason entrepreneurs desire to move their businesses from San Francisco or New York  to Miami is the Miamian attitude of welcoming newcomers with a big warm hug.  From meeting the dean of Florida International University to the local police chief handing him  his cell phone number if he needed anything, Alex Merutka, Founder of Craftsman+, was  surprised by how Miami welcomed him as a new entrepreneur. On another occasion, Mayor  Francis Suarez put up a billboard adjacent to a San Francisco expressway, encouraging people  to DM him if they were planning to move to Miami. Following the popular tweet by Delian, a  Founders Fund venture capital investor who said, "what if we move Silicon Valley to Miami,"  Fransis instantly responded, "how can I help you."   The Presence of a Large Number of Ready-to-Occupy Office Rental Spaces  With enterprises flocking to Miami and the cost of commercial real estate holdings reaching new  highs, businesses are going to find it hard to invest in real estate near the tech powerhouse.    As a result, choosing the best coworking spaces in Miami for your business may be the smart  move right now. Most top coworking space in Miami offers the excellent benefit of networking  with industry leaders and talented, like-minded professionals. Surprisingly, the perks of a shared  office highlight that you have made the best decision. Many rental office spaces in Downtown  Miami usually provide tech support, fully equipped conference rooms, and car parking. It also  allows you to be a part of some fun communities where you can learn, act, and expand your  abilities while growing your business every day.    The modern workforce greatly appreciates shared office spaces. The lively ambiance and  sophisticated interiors of these establishments contribute to this element. They offer a variety of  workspaces from shared desks to a private office with a capacity of up to 20 people and an …

It's time to redraw the blurring boundary between work and home as we gradually return to our offices. Those who enjoyed the flexible home office environment are resentful of returning to work. You can no longer work from the comfort of your bed, catnap on your couch, or blame everything…

If you're still using your dining table or a random bench-turned-desk as your home office, then it's time for an upgrade since the whole work-from-home trend doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. Here are some of the home office ideas to help you decorate the spare room into an…

Do you recall the last time you took your employees out to celebrate the end of a new project?   To cultivate community and connection among employees, companies held team outings, networking events, contests, and interdepartmental programs to encourage innovative thinking, enhance teamwork, responsibility, and build trust.   Unfortunately, when…

Selling or purchasing a property can be frightening, especially if it is your first time or if you've just heard someone complain about how they lost a lot of money when negotiating a lease. If you have decided to get help, contact seasoned commercial real estate brokers for assistance. Be…

Moving away from all the set and cliched definitions which describe a company culture lies the real meaning and understanding behind the concept itself. Company culture is not just a few keywords that are overused by the management but the concepts and ideation behind the company and its mission itself.…

After putting all your effort into finally making your dream business plan come to life, there comes a point where you need a commercial office space that caters to all your business needs. It’s important to find the right office space since it plays a vital role in containing the…

Office hoteling is the process of reserving an office space for a specific period before actually going to the office. Office hoteling is just like reserving a hotel room or a restaurant dinner table before going to the restaurant, office hoteling applies a similar concept. A worker can book a…

Plants have always been a way to bring calmness, life, and serenity to any place – especially offices. According to research conducted by Andrew Naber in 2007, the average person spends a third of their life at work. The shocking statistic shows what a mighty portion of our lives is…

Are you someone who does this? Right before bed: “I'm going to wake up early, workout, gulp a glass of celery juice and seize the day!” At 1 pm the next day: “Sheesh, I missed it, I will try again tomorrow.” Then this is your cue to set up your…

Tech companies are much more efficient than any other companies when the topic of discussion is the use of collaborative working areas. This efficiency is due to the nature of its work. Tech companies are born on digital platforms and in this way, they dominate the virtual sector. So you…

While Planning, Organizing, Leading, Staffing and Controlling is associated with the basics of management, does it really cover what are the qualities of a good manager?  Let us humanize the role of a manager, study.com defines it well when it states “A manager is an expert in his or her field and…

ServiceNow, Workday, Tesla, and other popular global corporations persistently mark the top positions in the most innovative companies in the world. With more firms competing to enter the list every year, it is clear that workplace innovation is essential for profitability, employee retention, and market growth rate.   But how do…

What is design thinking? Simply put, design thinking is a process that aims to solve problems in the most user-centric way, meaning, having the user at heart from the beginning.    Design thinking is often credited with the incredible success of companies like Apple, Uber and AirBnb. Ironically however, design…

  One of the most difficult things about working in a team is to figure out where to start, and even then it’s easy to get stuck along the way. This is where brainstorming comes in. Brainstorming alone can yield surprising results now imagine when you’re in a team! Brainstorming…

According to multiple sources like Forbes and Money Crashers, Florida's real estate market keeps being one of the best states for rental property investment in 2021. Those sources analyzed multiple real estate variables like home value index, gross rent multiplier, home price growth. Also, other interesting key points make the Florida real estate…

We can conclude that 2021 will be a year of establishing professional relations with leisure. Precisely with this junction we are going to call a "workcation." For a certain period, be it a week or the time you want, where during that period you can work in various places. Different…