Archive for September, 2010

Hoops and Spikes for Charity

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

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This past week, Barrister participated in the 24th annual Los Angeles Broker Challenge at The Beach Club in Santa Monica.

This all-day event is hosted by Los Angeles County Broker Association for the purpose of raising funds and bringing awareness for Family Service of Santa Monica, a division of Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services. 

Vista Del Mar provides comprehensive, family-centered social, educational and behavioral health services that encourage children, adolescents and their families to lead self reliant, stable and productive lives.

The day began with various challenges including, volleyball and basketball, and concludes with a cocktail reception. 

Local restaurants and professionals in the Los Angeles area contribute sponsorship dollars and food and drink.

This year Sales and Marketing Manager Derek Otte participated as an athlete and Suite Manager Airley Ogilvie served on the planning committee. 

“It is tremendous to see so many professionals come out to play a few games and raise awareness for this local organization,” said Ogilvie.  “Barrister has been active in the broker challenge for more than five years and we look forward to next year’s challenge.”

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Afternoon Tea at Barrister Serves as Opportunity to Network

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010

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The Mad Hatter wasn’t present for the recent tea party held at our Century City location, but the laughter and good times flowed just the same.

Barrister tenants and staff gathered for an End of Summer Afternoon Tea networking event. While tea was served and finger sandwiches were passed, tenants mingled and utilized the opportunity to exchange business cards.

The afternoon was also a great opportunity to welcome new tenants and learn about one another’s business or practice.

Barrister Assistant Vice President Jacqui White drew from her British background for the idea of tea in the afternoon. 

“We had a tremendous turnout,” White said.  “Numerous tenants have expressed how much they enjoyed the opportunity to mingle and relax.”

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Top Three Reasons a Virtual Office May be Right for Your Business

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

Looking to start your own small business or law practice, but lack the necessary start-up costs to jump into a fully-serviced office or traditional space?

A virtual office is a viable alternative for professionals seeking a prestigious business address at an economical price.

Here are the top three reasons to consider a virtual office:

Professional Image- A virtual office gives you the professional image needed to convey to your clients. Most business centers provide a business address, mail receiving, meeting rooms and personalized telephone service, depending on the package. If you already have office space somewhere and are looking to expand, a virtual office is a great option for portraying multiple locations for your business.

Low Overhead Cost- Virtual office package costs as little as $100 per month for a business address. Additional services like telephone answering or administrative work can be added to a package or billed separately, therefore cutting the cost of hiring a full-time receptionist or assistant.

Flexibility and Convenience- Many virtual offices are on a month-to-month contract and can be started anytime. Set up usually takes one to two business days. If you find your business needs changing, it is generally easy to upgrade your package or take office space within a center (depending on availability).

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