RedStone Business Centres is pleased to announce the availability of an exclusive one-of-a-kind suite boasting an impressive outlook over the HBOS building ‘Blue Leanie’ on Walton Street. Three wall to wall windows present spectacular views of the Canal and Waterside and allow an outstanding level of natural light.
The suite has its own distinct identity from the Business centre and at 1,260 sq ft can accommodate around 16 workstations. Cabling, 4 parking spaces, Cat 2 lighting, double glazing and air-conditioning are all included; and occupants can take advantage of many other benefits of the adjoining business centre including a free allocation of meeting room use.
Located conveniently at Waterside and a stone’s throw from the Town Square and main line train station, Kingfisher Exchange offers something to suit every business need and most importantly, budget.
Neill Barber, Director comments: ‘RedStone aims to provide attractive, un-branded, no-nonsense office solutions that don’t cost the earth and also look good – we don’t think it’s asking too much to have an office you can afford, as well as be proud of.’
RedStone Business Centres has also recently opened its second Buckinghamshire-based serviced office accommodation in the heart of High Wycombe’s business district next to the Station at Prospect House.
Virtual Office packages which can include call answering and a prestigious business address, start at just £19.95 per month.
For more details, call 0800 619 2069, email: aylesbury@redstonebc.com or log onto www.redstonebc.com
Britons may need less office space, but still require office services
Businesses and employees are taking advantage of remote working opportunities enabled by new technologies. According to official government statistics, the total number of teleworkers in the UK has risen to over two million, comprising over 7.5 per cent of the total workforce.
Many of these workers are involved in creative, intellectual and autonomous professions such as design, graphic artistry, programming, consulting and writing. Whilst they may not need their own dedicated business premises, they do need to be able to communicate with clients in a professional, coherent and seamless manner.
One lucrative option available to the independent worker operating from home or remote environments is business hosting, often referred to as ‘the virtual office’.
Virtual Office clients can work independently, but require a single location that can manage telephone calls and postage for a dispersed or mobile work force. New technologies have enabled remote and home based working. Information can be shared over networks and creative telephony solutions are used to keep in touch.
The Virtual Office provided by RedStone Business Centres allows clients to reduce both personnel and property costs, while giving the appearance of a single entity working from a prime location. Customers perceive them to be centrally located with their own dedicated support staff.
Features of RedStone’s Virtual Office service include a prestigious business mailing address, access to RedStone meeting rooms when seeing clients, telephone answering, voice or email messaging, postage handling and forwarding. For further details contact us on: 0800 619 2069.
Kingfisher Exchange is offering the ‘Ultimate Waterside’ Virtual Office package to small businesses based in Aylesbury Vale and the surrounding area with the support of the Aylesbury Vale Chamber of Commerce.
The Ultimate Waterside package includes:
Gavin Spencer, local executive of the Chamber of Commerce said, “This package is a good opportunity for growing businesses to gain a prestigious foothold at Aylesbury Waterside, coupled with all of the business advantages that come with membership of the Chamber of Commerce.”
Mr Spencer continued, “Delivering value for money and high quality business critical services is central to the approach taken by both the Chamber of Commerce and Kingfisher Exchange."
Kingfisher Exchange is a sophisticated modern complex offering serviced offices, virtual offices and meeting space. The business centre is just a stone's throw away from Aylesbury Waterside, the £200 million development providing new retail, residential, leisure and public facilities for the town centre.
The Ultimate Waterside Virtual Office package is £89.95 per month. Other packages from as little as £19.95 per month. Prices are subject to VAT, terms & conditions apply. For full details on packages, contact Nick on 0800 619 20 69.
Membership to the Aylesbury Vale Chamber of Commerce, which is part of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group, is open to all businesses. For information on joining, visit Gavin at Kingfisher Exchange, or call 01296 434 392.
RedStone Business Centres Responds with New Data Security Offering
The DTI Information Security Breaches Survey released on 28 th April 2004 has found a dramatic rise in external threats and malicious incidents - such as viruses, unauthorised access, misuse of systems, fraud and theft - that often result in significant loss and corruption of business data. 74 per cent of all UK businesses ( 94 per cent of large companies) had a computer security incident in the last year.
The average UK business has roughly one security incident a month, with larger businesses suffering around one a week.
Safeguarding commercial data must now be considered a necessity in the life of any business.
RedStone's New Service Offers Computer Security for Business Centre Clients
RedStone understands that a business's data is one of its most valuable assets and that computer security is of crucial importance to its clients. As well as offering a managed and secured internet service, clients can now take advantage of RedStone's data back-up, virtual private network (VPN) and data equipment secure storage services.
Nick Barber, Director of RedStone Business Centres said, "These new services will provide much needed protection and peace of mind for clients. Backing-up data is one of the most fundamental actions any business should take to secure their company. It should be considered as necessary as installing anti-virus software."
Clients working with offices in other areas should consider using RedStone's Virtual Private Network service.
However, although hackers and viruses pose a threat, burglary and theft of equipment are also of huge importance when considering business data security.
Nick concluded, "We take security of our business centres extremely seriously, but it's important to limit any potential security threats. That's why we are also now offering secure storage of our clients data equipment."
The new IT and data services are now available at all RedStone Business Centres.
Ten Tips on how to have an effective meeting
Does it take undue client contact to ensure projects are on target and direction is clear? Have important issues become buried in email distribution lists?
Whilst face to face meetings do involve some schedule and travel co-ordination, a well run and purposeful meeting can accomplish a great deal for the small business. In today’s environment of tech heavy business practices, a little human contact can make all the difference.
Below are 10 tips on how to have an effective meeting
1. Be an early agenda sender: Setting a clear agenda is imperative to running a successful meeting. Circulate an agenda and relevant materials prior to the start date. Attendees need to be aware of the meeting’s purpose and what they will be expected to discuss and contribute.
2. Location, location, location: Make sure your location has adequate space and is comfortable and accessible to all participants. Ensure there is either a whiteboard or large pad and easel. For meetings that are scheduled to extend beyond an hour, light refreshments such as coffee, fizzy drinks and juice would be appropriate.
3. Exclusivity is best: Limit attendance to only necessary participants. As productivity tends to decrease as attendee numbers increase, be mindful of your invitation list. Consider having part time participants. Invite some attendees to sit in on meeting segments that are relevant to them, and exit swiftly afterward.
4. Stay on track: Just as important as setting a clear agenda is sticking to it. It takes a strong leader to keep everyone focused and on track. When discussions become sidelined cut them short. You may feel overbearing, but attendees will appreciate covering off the entire agenda.
5. Abide by the buzzer: Start and finish your meetings as scheduled. Late starts punish those who arrive on time and sets an inefficient tone from the get go. A strict end time assists in attendee scheduling and creates an air of urgency that helps keep everyone focused.
6. Smart scheduling: Be conscious of the time of day you schedule your meeting. The best times are mid-morning and late afternoon. People often experience a dip in energy right after lunch which lessens attention span and participation. Too early in the morning and you could be forced to start late as attendees suffer from traffic and transport delays.
7. “I’m sorry, but the Director is in a meeting”: Don’t permit interruptions. Not only will your meeting become sidelined, but it is disrespectful as it gives the impression that attendees’ time isn’t as important as your own.
8. Recap and reschedule: At the end of a meeting it is important to recap on issues addressed. Participants should be clear on what next steps are to be taken. If applicable, the end of a meeting is also the perfect time to reschedule your next gathering. Doing so while the group is together is more efficient than chasing attendees after they have dispersed.
9. Get it in writing: Be sure to delegate a specific individual to take notes throughout the meeting. Have the minutes drawn up, finalised and circulated as soon as possible to ensure all participants are aware of what was decided and how to progress.
10. Bring out the backbenchers: A good leader will encourage participation from all attendees. Some people are more outspoken than others, be sure to remember that everyone’s opinions and input are valuable.
Why not utilise the facilities at RedStone for your next internal or client meeting? Our meeting rooms are comfortable and equipped with whiteboards. Contact us on: 0800 619 2069.
The Bucks Herald has recognised RedStone Business Centres at Kingfisher Exchange as a finalist in its annual Aylesbury Business Excellence Awards for the second consecutive year.
Kingfisher Exchange was a finalist in the category of Retailer of the Year, and also shortlisted for the award of Small Business of the Year.
The Bucks Herald said: ‘Kingfisher Exchange eagerly looks on as Aylesbury develops and from their Waterside location they show a commitment to the town’s business community’.
Kingfisher Exchange is a sophisticated modern office facility and it provides all an organisation needs for business in Aylesbury. Clients have access to fully managed and secured internet and telephony facilities, as well as the essential office services of daily cleaning, office furnishings and meeting room access.
The article continued: ‘The dedicated team are well informed about their product and proudly boast their aim is to exceed all customers’ expectations providing fully functioning office space for small and large companies alike. This company is ideally placed for Aylesbury’s expected business boom of tomorrow.’
Ranieri PR outgrows it's offices and expands from a one person, to a two person to a six person office in less than one year, all within RedStone Business Centres!
Aylesbury, UK, 03 August, 2005 - RedStone Business Centres, a provider of high quality, fully furnished serviced offices, has today announced that Ranieri PR has been able to maintain its impressive growth of one to five people within the Kingfisher Exchange, Aylesbury, RedStone Business Centre.
Pietro Ranieri, director, Ranieri PR, commented: "Initially I was quite nervous about taking the big step of renting an office. I had only been in business for about a year but needed to get an office if I was going to execute my expansion plans. The RedStone Business Centres setup was perfect for my initial requirements as they provided a short term contract, IT infrastructure, and the flexibility to provide more space if required."
Neill Barber, director, RedStone Business Centres, continued: "Ranieri PR has been a great case study for us. They have grown quickly and taken advantage of most of the facilities that we provide here. We believe that our efficiency in providing first class offices takes away one of the worries of a growing company which is 'growing infrastructure pains', customers simply tell us what they need and it is set up the next day!"
Almost full after just eight months
The Kingfisher Exchange is a prominent destination for small businesses in Buckinghamshire. With capacity reaching 80%, local businesses are capitalising on the outstanding services provided by the RedStone Business Centre.
The high capacity rate has created a congenial and vibrant atmosphere at Kingfisher Exchange. Many clients offer services that complement one another and are exploring opportunities through which they may collaborate.
The level of occupiers is ideal for the property. The result is an active, efficient business centre that maintains the ability to welcome new clients and absorb expansion of existing clients.
In recognition of the outstanding service provided at the Kingfisher Exchange, The Bucks Herald has named RedStone Business Centres at Kingfisher Exchange as one of the top three small businesses in its annual Aylesbury Business Excellence Awards.
Serviced offices, such as those at the Kingfisher Exchange, Aylesbury, offer entrepreneurs and small businesses a less expensive way to house and run a company. In addition to providing essential business services, RedStone Business Centres take the stress out of setting up private, dedicated premises.
For more information on availability of premises and services call us on: 0800 619 20 69
Take out your diary and schedule in these important networking and skill building opportunities in and around the Aylesbury area
Tuesday, 1st March 2005, 7:00pm
Missing Link networking meeting. How would you like to be part of a networking group that is fun, friendly and informal? To be among a group of people where you can be yourself? To enjoy an evening where you can discuss ideas and thoughts about your business or your clients' business? To be able to find support, inspiration and maybe even business associates who can help you develop in your own way? This is what the missing Link can provide for you. It offers an environment which is friendly, creative and supportive and which in the long run can enormously widen your business opportunities. The Missing Link networking meeting will be held at the Fleece Hotel, 11 Church Green, WITNEY, Oxfordshire, and is due to begin at 7:00pm. Please click here for more information and follow the links to book online.
Wednesday, 9th March 2005, 7:15 – 8:30am
Aylesbury Business Breakfast Associates (abba) is a new breakfast club that meets every Wednesday morning between 7.15 and 8.30 at Cannons Health Club, in Fairford Leys, with the purpose of providing an excellent networking opportunity for local business people. Meetings are held throughout the year, and allow members to get to know each other, exchange experiences and expertise and to pass on potential business leads as referrals to other members. A major advantage of meeting for a "business breakfast" is that meetings are held before normal business hours, with minimum interference with the working day ahead. Abba will meeting at Cannons Health Club, 1-2 Trenchard Street, Fairford Leys, Aylesbury at 7:15am. Please click here for more information and follow the links to book online.
Friday, 11th March 2005, 7:15 – 9:00am
Business4Breakfast. Business4Breakfast is a group of over 20 business professionals based in South Buckinghamshire. We meet weekly to talk business, exchange leads and develop strong partnerships - in a friendly, convivial yet professional environment. You are welcome to join us for breakfast, either to join the group, check our services or just meet us. Business4Breakfast begins at 7:15am at the Holiday Inn , Crest Road, Handy Cross, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Please click here for more information and follow the links to book online.
Monday, 14th March 2005, 5:30 – 7:45pm
Toastmasters. Improve your speaking, presentational and leadership skills in a friendly environment. Toastmasters is the best way to improve your speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you've chosen. Anyone is welcome to drop in or join in our club. Drop by a meeting to get more information on how you can make a difference for yourself. This event will take place at Toastmasters International, 500/600 Witan Gate House, Witan Gate, Milton Keynes and is due to begin at 5:30pm. Please click here for more information and follow the links to book online.
Tuesday, 22nd March 2005, 6:00pm
Talk of the Vale. This month’s Talk of the Vale will be providing an Interactive HR Workshop. Talk to an expert practising HR Manager without being drowned in legal jargon. Representatives from EBS (Employment and Business Solutions), Jane Holiday – a HR Specialist and Barry Rees – A Fellow of the Institute of Personal Development will be presenting. Talk of the Vale will be held at the Holiday Inn, Aston Clinton Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, and is due to begin at 6:00pm. Please click here and follow the links to register online. Alternatively you can call 01753 870 640 to book using a credit or debit card.
Wednesday, 30th March 2005, 9:00 – 12:30pm
The Mike Southon beermat masterclass. Mike Southon uses the proven and rigorous model outlined in the UK's best-selling business book The Beermat Entrepreneur, and further developed for large organisations in The Boardroom Entrepreneur. This is a free event, specifically targeted towards start-ups and SMEs, to show how to sell in a competitive environment, focusing on sales skills for non-salespeople. The Mike Southon beermat masterclass will be held at the Wycombe Wanderers Football Club Ltd, Adams Park, Hillbottom Road, Sands Industrial Estate, High Wycombe and is due to begin at 9:00am. Please click here and follow the links to register online.
Aylesbury Vale Advantage establishes headquarters at Kingfisher Exchange
New jobs, houses and opportunities are coming to Aylesbury. Almost 60,000 homes are scheduled to be built by 2031, with plans to create over 12,000 new jobs by 2021.
A new group named Aylesbury Vale Advantage has been set up to drive the growth and to ensure all necessary infrastructure to support the new housing is in place at the right time. Appropriately, they’ve located their offices at Kingfisher Exchange.
Aylesbury Vale Advantage is committed to creating a vibrant Aylesbury Vale, establishing a community where residents care about the quality of the local environment, and where everyone feels able to make a contribution.
“We are delighted to be working at Kingfisher Exchange as it gives us the opportunity to manage growth, ensuring that the benefits of more houses, more jobs, improved infrastructure and a better environment impact on all Aylesbury Vale residents” said Greg Lomax, Managing Director of Aylesbury Vale Advantage.
The Kingfisher Exchange is strategically located in the heart of Aylesbury with amenities such as restaurants and all major shops on the doorstep. Aylesbury mainline station is close by providing easy access to London and to national and international transport links.
Clients at Kingfisher Exchange receive high quality services, not just high quality business environments. For more information on services please visit Kingfisher Exchange or contact us at: 0800 619 20 69
For more information on the planned expansion in Aylesbury Vale please visit Vale Vibe.
Company changes location in preparation for re-brand
Clear Focus IT, specialists in IT outsourcing for SMEs, has moved to Kingfisher Exchange ahead of a re-brand, effective in March 2005, when the firm will become known as The IT Bureau.
Data security is in the forefront of important business issues. Just over one in 10 PCs suffers serious loss of data each year and over half of businesses will not recover from disaster. In addition, increasing government regulation is placing legal duties on firms in respect of data storage and retention, its transmission to third parties, and Internet usage. For example, a lot of inter-business litigation cases now call for email correspondence to be submitted.
The IT Bureau can offer the robust IT infrastructure in place at larger companies, including access to an advice centre, without the associated equipment and personnel costs. Outsourcing your data protection needs can help prevent your IT related costs escalating, provide recovery from data loss, ensure an audit trail of emails and Internet usage, and help meet your legal obligations.
“RedStone has given us, as a start-up, a very cost effective solution to having our own offices without the liabilities of taking on a lease. They made it very easy to join the family and have met each of our requests quickly and very efficiently. We are very pleased with our choice and it has been an important part of starting our business,” says Chris Howard, Director of The IT Bureau.
The Bucks Herald has recognised RedStone Business Centres at Kingfisher Exchange as one of the top three small businesses in its annual Aylesbury Business Excellence Awards.
The Bucks Herald said: ‘A decision to take on commercial premises can, for many, be a daunting one. The Kingfisher Exchange provides serviced offices with a variety of facilities available within a modern, friendly environment.’
The Bucks Herald continued: ‘The team have a strong belief in customer service and, with a commitment to the towns business community, the Kingfisher Exchange team are keen to play their part in both attracting new business to the area and allowing existing ones to expand into fully serviced facilities.’
Serviced Offices are often a less expensive way to accommodate and run a company. RedStone look after the day-to-day management of the offices, enabling their clients to focus their time on the successful operation of their business.
Neill Barber, Director of RedStone Business Centres said: "RedStone Business Centres works on the premise that it's not just about the office space. Delivering value for money and high quality business critical services is central to our approach"
Owner managers overlook soft maintenance costs
The Total Office Cost Survey, published by Actium Consult, an independent property consulting practice, reveals that tenants commonly overlook many of the costs associated with their business premises.
Simply accounting for rent and one-off purchases of hardware and furniture isn’t good enough. In addition to these costs, owners must budget for operating and facilities management costs such as repair and maintenance, security, cleaning, energy, insurance, telephony, internet access and catering. Underestimating these ‘soft maintenance costs’ is often where most tenants go wrong.
An effective way to ensure costs remain in check is to keep a keen eye on fixed operating expenditure and fully educate yourself on all the costs associated with the premises on top of basic rent and rates.
However, budding entrepreneurs need not be put off by the prospect of escalating operating costs. There is a simple and economical solution that enables costs to remain in check - the serviced office.
Often referred to as 'business centres', 'executive suites' and 'managed workspaces', serviced offices, such as those at RedStone Business Centres, are furnished commercial buildings which provide clients with a ready-made business environment and critical services. The Total Office Cost Survey further suggests businesses can save around 40 per cent over five years using serviced offices.
Savings may in part be attributed to the efficient use of shared spaces in serviced offices such as meeting rooms, reception areas and kitchens. While businesses occupying their own premises bear the full costs associated with shared spaces, tenants in a serviced office environment only pay a portion of these costs.
RedStone clients receive high quality services, not just high quality space. Many RedStone staff have experience in the hospitality industry as well as facilities management industry.
Executives can occupy premises and start working immediately, supported by RedStone's high quality services including managed and secure internet access and telephony, furniture, heating, lighting and electricity, meeting rooms, cleaning services, reception duties, stationery ordering and catering among many others.
Through the use of RedStone's facilities, clients can significantly reduce the amount of time and money spent on managing their business environment.
Nuance Communications, headquartered at RedStone, espouses the benefits of relocating to serviced offices. “RedStone business centres provided a cost effective solution when Nuance Communications Ltd was looking to relocate our European HQ in 2003.”
“The facilities we required were already in place, enabling a smooth transition from our previous office and the monthly costs compare very favourably to average market rates. The team at RedStone are always on hand to help with any requests no matter how big or small and we feel that they are a true asset to our business operations,” says Alexia Pearce, Office Manager EMEA of Nuance Communications.
For more information on all the service offerings please contact us on: 0800 619 2069
Aylesbury Vale MP joins local business dignitaries for May event
The official launch of RedStone's Kingfisher Exchange on Friday 21st May 2004 was officiated by the Member of Parliament for Aylesbury David Lidington. The launch offered a unique chance for Kingfisher Exchange clients to discuss issues with their MP.
Neill Barber, Director of RedStone Business Centres said, "Developing a good relationship with local decision makers is important for RedStone and our clients, so that we can raise issues with them when our clients have particular concerns. We are delighted that David Lidington MP agreed to formally open Kingfisher Exchange."
David Lidington MP has held a number of positions within government including Shadow Opposition Spokesman at the Home Office (June 1999), Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury (September 2001) and Shadow Minister for Agriculture (May 2002). David is currently Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
RedStone's offices at Kingfisher Exchange have been developed to meet the needs of 21st Century businesses.
Neill Barber said, "The centres fantastic facilities were on show throughout the afternoon for our guests to have a look around. We are all very proud of the centre - I'm sure our guests were equally impressed".
The Kingfisher Exchange is set in the heart of the proposed Aylesbury Waterside development - a £100 million investment project for Aylesbury. The centre is also situated alongside the Grand Union Canal, offering delightful views and a pleasant lunchtime promenade.
New Strategy to Safeguard Economic Future
A new strategy designed to boost the economic prosperity of Aylesbury Vale has been welcomed by RedStone Business Centres.
The strategy states that Aylesbury must do more to capitalize on its assets if it is to become a modern and cosmopolitan 21st Century market town. Aylesbury must 'move with the times' and develop its own unique brand to compete for new firms and companies wishing to relocate.
Aylesbury Vale District Council commissioned the economic strategy and agreed upon its implementation in April 2004.
The report states, "Quality would seem to be at the core of Aylesbury values." Aylesbury should not, it says, try to compete on price, "but rather on the quality of the product it can offer."
Research by Roger Tym and Partners found that Aylesbury Vale already stands apart from other regions due to its high quality workforce, employment opportunities, location and lifestyle. The district can also expect to generate 13,500 more jobs by 2016, with the vast majority to be located in Aylesbury.
Neill Barber, Managing Director of RedStone Business Centres, said, "The town's vibrant local economy, transport links and entrepreneurial spirit make Aylesbury an attractive prospect for investment."
Neill continued, "I am confident that RedStone will play an important role in attracting new business to Aylesbury. Indeed a number of companies have already capitalized on the benefits a serviced office can offer in Aylesbury, and have relocated to Kingfisher Exchange."
RedStone Business Centres provide a high quality and less expensive way to house and run a company.
News: Business Events in and Around Aylesbury Vale (June 2004)
Development and Networking Events for July and August
The Business Start Up Seminar is the first of a series of early-morning seminars, giving businesses in the area around Aylesbury the critical information and advice start-ups need in their early stages. The seminars are 90 minutes long and will cover basic business structures and requirements, as well as tax and book keeping advice. The first seminar will take place at 8.30am on Thursday 8th July in Slough. To attend, please follow the links and book online.
The Beaconsfield Monday Club provides a monthly forum for Thames Valley Chamber members and guests from Beaconsfield to meet and socialise outside of business hours. The July event will take place in central Beaconsfield on the evening of Monday 26th July. Bookings can be made online or by calling 01753 870 640.
Aylesbury Breakfast Business Associates (abba) is a recently formed breakfast club where local business people can meet and network with their peers. Breakfast meetings are held weekly on Wednesday mornings in Aylesbury allowing attendees the opportunity for a 90 second presentation, a feature presentation and great chances for informal networking. To attend a meeting, please contact a member of the abba committee.
Public Speaking - Gain Confidence and Make an Impact will teach delegates how to speak with confidence to win over an audience and make the message heard. This highly interactive workshop teaches delegates how to use enthusiasm, sincerity and vitality to make their presentations 'sparkle'. So leave those nerves behind and attend this day conference in Slough on Wednesday 7 th July. More information and booking details can be found online.
Just A Minute High Tea provides a relaxed environment for local business people to meet and mingle with their peers. The mid-afternoon event gives attendees the opportunity to make a short one-minute presentation about their business before the chatting and networking begins. Just A Minute High Tea will be held on Thursday 22nd July in Aylesbury. Places can be booked online or over by phone by calling 01753 870 640.
Time Management for Effective Managers is a one-day time management training course teaching delegates how to 'work smarter, not harder'. This is an essential course for busy professionals who need to balance their workloads, gain more control of time and develop a more productive staff. The course will take place in Slough on Tuesday 15th July. Please visit the website for more information and booking details.
For more information and for other opportunities available for business people in Aylesbury Vale you'll find Business Link and Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce of use.
RedStone Business Centres has opened new serviced offices at Aylesbury's Kingfisher House on Walton Street.
The serviced office complex is called Kingfisher Exchange and it provides all an organisation needs for business in Aylesbury.
RedStone were attracted to Aylesbury by the area's entrepreneurial spirit and developing economy.
Kingfisher Exchange is a sophisticated modern office facility. Clients have access to fully managed and secured internet and telephony facilities, as well as the essential office services of daily cleaning, office furnishings and meeting room access.
Serviced offices are often a less expensive way to accommodate and run a company. RedStone look after the day-to-day management of the offices, enabling their clients to focus their time on the successful operation of their business.
Kingfisher Exchange is located next to the Aylesbury arm of the Grand Union Canal presenting an important haven for wildlife in the area and reflecting the town's industrial past. The canal offers picturesque vistas from Kingfisher Exchange's windows and a pleasant lunchtime promenade. The business centre is also just a stone's throw away from the planned Aylesbury Waterside, the £100 million development providing new retail, residential, leisure and public facilities for the town centre.
Aylesbury's proximity to national and international transportation links and to the UK's principal cities offers a great deal to businesses people whether they are already in Aylesbury or considering relocation.
Neill Barber, Director of RedStone Business Centres said: "I am delighted that our second serviced office facility will be located in Aylesbury. The town's vibrant local economy, transport links and entrepreneurial spirit make it a perfect choice to offer serviced offices. No doubt Kingfisher Exchange will give local business people a cost effective option to house and run their companies."
Mr Barber continued: "RedStone Business Centres works on the premise that it's not just about the office space. Delivering value for money and high quality business critical services is central to our approach"
RedStone Business Centres operates serviced offices at Kingfisher Exchange, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Kingfisher Exchange in Aylesbury offers serviced offices, strategically located with easy access to London and to national and international transport links. Clients receive high quality services, not just high quality business environments.
The complex provides all an organisation needs for business. The complete service offered by RedStone at the Kingfisher Exchange includes the maintenance and repairs of their serviced offices as well as providing the critical services businesses need. RedStone provides a fully managed and secured internet service, telephony, as well as the essential office services of daily cleaning, office furnishings and meeting room availability.
Serviced offices are often a less expensive way to house and run a company. With the day-to-day management of their offices taken care of, RedStone enables clients to focus their energies on running their business.
RedStone strives to offer its clients flexibility. We work with the client to provide a contract that is appropriate for them. Some contracts are for as little as one hour. Occupants have secure 24-hour access to their offices and can book times to use the Kingfisher Exchange meeting room.
The Kingfisher Exchange is a sophisticated modern office facility managed by a customer-focused company that draws experience from the hospitality and in facilities management industries.
The market town of Aylesbury is located in Buckinghamshire. The county is projected to be in the UK's top four areas for growth to 2010, with employment growing at 1.3% per annum and a gross domestic product (GDP) at 3.3% per annum. Aylesbury is the major commercial hub and administrative centre for both the District and County Councils. The town's economy has grown in strength during recent years and reflects a particularly robust entrepreneurial spirit offering a great deal to new businesses or those considering relocation.
The Kingfisher Exchange is located in the natural business centre of Aylesbury and is ideally positioned to take advantage of planned, large-scale investment.
From 2001-2011, around 4,800 new homes will be built in the District with the majority in and around Aylesbury. Two major development areas (MDA's) have been allocated in Aylesbury Town to accommodate future industrial and commercial growth.
For example the planned Aylesbury Waterside is a £100 million development, providing new retail, residential, leisure and public facilities for the town centre.
Situated between the UK's principal cities, the town enjoys good national and international transportation links. Aylesbury is 40 miles (64 km) from London, 65 miles (105 km) from Birmingham, 29 miles (37 km) from Oxford and is served bythree of the nation's primary road routes, namely the M1, M40 and M25. An efficient high performance rail service connects Aylesbury with London and there are three major airports, Heathrow, Luton and Stanstead, within an hour's drive.
All you need for business
RedStone Business Centres provides all an executive needs for business.
RedStone manages the maintenance and repairs of their serviced offices as well as providing the business critical services companies need. RedStone also offers virtual offices, mail box services, call answering, hot desking and meeting rooms.
RedStone serviced offices are located in the natural business centres of market towns that have an identifiable local economy and easy access to London.
RedStone also reduces the total amount of money that businesses would normally commit to operating an office. The Total Office Cost Survey, published in July 2003 by Actium Consult, an independent property consulting practice, suggests businesses can save around 40 per cent over five years using serviced offices.
RedStone clients receive high quality services, not just high quality space
Inspired by the hotel industry, RedStone's directors have fostered a culture within the company that has the highest regard for quality of service. RedStone recruit staff with a proven track record in delivering high quality service. Many have experience in the hospitality industry as well as facilities management industry.
Delivering value for money and quality services is integral to RedStone's approach.
Neill Barber, Director of RedStone said: "We work on the premise that it's not just about the office space. From our recruitment and training to the relationship we have with our suppliers, delivering value for money and quality business critical services is integral to RedStone's approach."
Mr Barber continued: "Organisations moving into serviced offices should receive high quality services, not just high quality office space. RedStone's commitment is to offer clients lower total office costs and high quality, good value business critical services."
