Month: September 2024

Real Estate / Realtors & Brokers

• Full service virtual assistants – Who will execute, the way you want it
• Get more sales & beat your competition in this tough economy
• Get a trained part or full-time virtual assistant(s) to support your realty business

Our services include

• Collection of sales or rental property information from various online portals and upload them to your website
• Maintenance of realtor’s websites such as adding, updating, deleting the properties
• Email management & database assistance
• Craig’s list posting of sales or property information
• Online marketing of your real estate website
• Search engine optimization (SEO)
• Posting properties in postlet, backpage, Kijiji.com which would increase the number of visits to the your real estate website
• Perform promotional activities – rental or sales process back page, post let
• After hours call handling
• Web design, graphic & banner designs
• Back-office maintenance & expertise to handle all your real estate software and process
• Bookkeeping & Accounting
• Many more depending on your need

Why should you choose us

• Expertise in handling realtor specific tasks
• Years of experience & knowledge to help you and offer trusted consultation advice & support to out-smart your competition

These days, temporary lodging for jet-setting employees is in high demand. Each year, Arizona welcomes thousands of business travelers working in industries like health care, government, technology, tourism, and more. As these business sectors continue to grow in places like Avondale, Peoria, and other West Valley cities, so does the need for comfortable, cost-efficient corporate housing for its various business travelers.

But what are the benefits of corporate housing as opposed to, say, a nice hotel room? The answer lies in the amenities, services, and next-level comfort that is catered specifically for business travel.

1. First Rate Corporate Housing Options

Perhaps the biggest perk of corporate housing is the multitude of options available. Corporate housing options are as versatile and diverse as the business travelers they accommodate. You’ll find everything from corporate apartments in the city to single-family homes in the suburbs and everything in between.  Business travelers can narrow down their choices even further based on amenities and services.

Need a one-bedroom place with easy parking, recreational facilities, and housekeeping service?  Check out some of the valley’s fully furnished apartments.

Temporarily relocating with the family?  Discover spacious condos within close proximity to local parks. Whether you’re traveling solo or relocating with a group, the diversity of corporate housing makes it easy to find the right place to stay.

2. Customer Service from Corporate Housing Providers

If you’re searching for the perfect temporary accommodation, corporate housing providers can point you in the right direction. The term “corporate housing” refers to both a product and a service. Companies that specialize in corporate housing not only help you find the right product, ( ie, corporate apartment, house, etc.) but also provide services as part of the housing package.

This includes amenities like 24/7 customer service, handling maintenance issues, and more. Corporate housing providers like PrimeNest Arizona work with companies as well as individual employees to find the best corporate housing at reasonable prices. We’ll match any business traveler with the perfect housing package based on their preferred location, property type, amenities, and more!

3. Cost-Efficiency

Corporate housing is a more cost-efficient solution than hotels and can yield substantial savings for business travelers planning an extended stay. With competitive monthly rates for fully furnished properties, corporate housing companies are able to provide the housing package that suits your needs as well as your budget.

Things like utilities and all-inclusive amenities mean you only pay one flat fee, unlike hotels, which have the potential for additional, unforeseen costs. Some of those hotel costs include eating out and laundry service – all of which a traveler can do at home with no additional money spent.

4. More than a Traditional Hotel

As a sunny vacation destination, Arizona has no shortage of resort and hotel room options. Business travelers on short business trips will be perfectly comfortable in a typical hotel room that comes with amenities like room service and a business center.  However, employees traveling for long periods of time or temporarily relocating for work need lodging that offers the comforts of home as well as superior business services.

Corporate housing does just that. Guaranteed high-speed internet access, on-site laundry facilities, and overall more space are just some of the convenient amenities that help business travelers not only feel at home for an extended period of time but also enhance their ability to get the job done.

5. Fully Furnished Accommodations

Corporate housing properties are fully furnished and equipped to anticipate the business traveler’s every need. Even the simplest type of housing, such as a corporate apartment or condo, will be fully stocked and ready the moment guests arrive. Newer furniture, a fully equipped kitchen, as well as interior design, and business-friendly staging are all standard corporate housing perks designed to make any extended stay more comfortable.

Business travelers can expect to find kitchen utensils and cookware, towels and linens, televisions with cable, high-quality furniture, and more. The idea is to give business travelers their own space with all the necessities they need to feel at home.

 6. Valuable Perks for Potential Talent

When pursuing new talent for your company, corporate housing can be a powerful bargaining chip, especially if the job includes travel. Potential employees take into account the type of housing an employer is willing to pay for and it can be a huge factor in their decision. Young executives today are interested in corporate housing not just for their own comfort, but also because they know it can be a huge factor in the overall morale of the company.

7. Enhanced Company Morale

If you’re a company looking for corporate housing providers, you’ve taken the first step towards developing a positive company environment. If employees are required to be away from home during lengthy business trips, hotel stays can make them feel like they are living out of a suitcase. The comfort, convenience, and privacy corporate housing provides can do wonders when it comes to keeping your best talent happy and willing to go the extra mile.

6 Steps to Optimize the Move Management Process

If a constant shuffling of desks in your workplace seems like it’s become the new norm, you’re not alone.

Managing office moves and tracking the supply and demand of space is critical for reacting to business demands quickly and efficiently. Reporting on multiple dimensions of the workplace—vacancy, occupancy ratios, space efficiency, etc. is impacted by maintaining accurate data within a space management system.

With data as a driving force for decision making in today’s workplace, corporate real estate and facilities professionals are expected to be able to add data-driven insights to questions such as:

• What is the current supply and demand of space?
• How can we use space more efficiently?
• How can we improve departmental collaboration?
• Which spaces are most sought after by employees?

A byproduct of desk churn is its impact on data integrity within space and move management systems. Office seating plans and occupancy data can quickly become out of date.

Data is stale in a week, that’s how it goes in space planning: It needs to be immediate.”

— Vice President of Corporate Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services Firm

Understanding desk churn in the workplace

Desk churn measures the number of times somebody is reassigned from one seat to another—also known as box moves. Box moves are often in response to a business need such as reorganizations, growth or reduction in staff, and transfers.

For many organizations, desk churn may simply be a result of necessary departmental and desk moves to accommodate changing headcounts and occupancy needs, but there is a growing trend of strategic desk churn in which high desk churn isn’t necessarily a negative thing.

Some organizations intentionally have upwards of 400% desk churn or more by scheduling quarterly all-employee desk moves. Some benefits of this include:

• Encouraging new connections by changing the proximity between different departments and employees.
• Infusing creativity with a change of scenery or association with new collaborators.
• Instilling fairness in the seating assignments, such as rotating who gets coveted window seating.
• Aligning teams differently based on project assignments.

Another culprit of desk churn is the “midnight move,” when occupants move into a new station without telling anyone. If you’ve ever been a victim of this, you’ve experienced how quickly seating plans become obsolete and data integrity within a space management software becomes dated.

The value of maintaining accurate occupancy data

“When accurate data is available, invitations to the decision-making table increase. This proactive approach can move a business into strategy and action more quickly.”

— Christi Van Maanen, Senior Associate, Errandables

It all starts with a thoughtful move management process and occupancy tracking. By maintaining accurate data, you’ll be able to:

• Provide hard, irrefutable data to support a workplace strategy and/or test a hypothesis about occupancy.
• Verify current standards/benchmarks and space allocation metrics in the early stages of programming.
• Optimize a space to better suit the needs of the users.
• Determine departments for mobile readiness and consider the implementation of seat sharing as part of a mobility strategy.
• Identify opportunities to save space by consolidating leases.
• Publish accurate wayfinding maps of your workplace.

6 Simple Steps to Optimize Your Move Management Process and Increase Data Integrity In Your Space Management Software.

Improving office seating plans and occupancy data begins and ends with streamlined move, add, change management. Our tried and true steps will help you implement a streamlined MAC process that will add value to organizations of any size.

These are the same steps that we work through with our clients on when implementing Errandables, and now you can apply them to your organization. Whether a workplace portfolio is 30,000 or 30 million square-feet, these industry best practices can be right-sized for any organization, resulting in accurate and insightful data.

Move, Add, Change (MAC) Definition

Also know as MAC or move management, these general terms are used when an occupant is reassigned from one workspace to another to another, or when a new hire is onboarded and assigned.

1. Understand the current move management process

Start this process as an investigation. Find out as much as you can about how the process is taking place today. Grab a pen and paper and physically map this out with your team.

• Map out who the key people are, how they are involved, and what information is being transferred.
• Identify what is working well and what isn’t.
• Don’t fix something that isn’t broken.

2. Define the ideal move management process

This is all about working smarter, not harder. In this step you’ll outline the entire ideal move management process and identify ways to eliminate redundancies, such as duplicate data entry, and establish consistency.

• Are there redundant activities that multiple people are doing?
• Is there a standard process for communication?
• Is there documentation or a move management form?
• Is there a clear communication hierarchy and path?

3. Assign key roles to the move, add, change process

Once you’ve explored the current process, identified areas for improvement and mapped out the ideal future state, it’s time to assign key roles and responsibilities. There are three roles that we recommend for keeping data current, although in some organizations only the Requester and Completer may be needed.

Requester
These are people closest to the need for a move request to occur. They may be a department coordinator, department admin, or supervisor.

• • The requester starts the process by identifying a need.
  • Documentation, such as an office move request form, should be completed.
  • There should be one requester within each line of business.

Approver
Depending on the process, there may be someone reviewing the move, add, change request form prior to it moving forward. This role is typically a supervisor or manager.

• • This is an optional role.
  • They have the ability to deny the request.

Completer
Typically, this role oversees all governance of the process and helps enforce that it is carried out correctly. There could be one completer per building, or one per several buildings, depending on size. This role is typically filled by facilities or a site coordinator who is responsible for:

• • Ensuring that the space is available and ready for someone to move into.
  • Typically they are the ones that help coordinate the physical move.
  • Recording the change accurately in the move management software.

Tip: Some organizations find it works best for them to have only two roles:

Requester and Completer

4. Automate with move management software

There are many tools available to automate tedious manual tasks and move forms, such as, space management software and office move management software. In Errandables, the change request system automates communication between teams as requests move through the workflow.

When your process has been outlined, consider automating these tasks:

• Data exchanges, including an automated daily occupant data import or location information. This keeps data current in your system.
• E-mail notifications can be triggered to streamline communications.
• Move sheets can be generated outlining the details of each occupant that is moving.

“With more and more millennials entering the workforce, this is perfect time to roll out automation. If there is a chance to remove paper forms and automate, they are all for it.”

– Shawn Biven, Senior Property Manager at ADP

5. Train participants and prepare to manage the change

When introducing new roles in the move, add, change process, there is sometimes fear of information getting “messed up” by opening the system to more users.

On the contrary, we’ve found that opening the system to others helps keep data more accurate. By empowering people on the ground to make requests, data remains updated as churn occurs.

As you begin to train others on the new process, keep in mind these change management tips to encourage adherence to the new process:

• Recognize and reward success.
• Enforce positive incentives, not penalties.
• Provide praise and spotlighting from leaders.
• Stay positive and hold the line.

6. Rollout the new move management process

When the process is finalized, it’s time to test it and create a rollout plan to streamline it across all locations with these recommended steps:

1. Start with a pilot.
2. Fine tune.
3. Use a phased rollout approach.
4. Conduct post-launch follow-up.

Ongoing: Track and improve over time

With the new process rolled out and the right tools implemented, you’ll have access to the data and information you need at all phases of the real estate life cycle. But the work doesn’t stop. The process needs ongoing ownership, attention, enforcement, and nurturing.

In organizations with multiple locations, it is especially important to determine a cadence for ongoing communication between the teams on the ground.

For one client, consistency and accountability is achieved through monthly standing calls that keep key contributors in close communication to discuss challenges and solutions.

Client Story: An improved process leads to data integrity

One Errandables client was experiencing a 62% churn desk rate. With a global portfolio of approximately 160 buildings, over seven million square feet, and 40,000+ occupants, it was a struggle to maintain accurate occupancy data. All of the internal movement totaled 25,000 opportunities for data to become outdated as occupants moved desks within the company.

Midnight moves were a frequent occurrence and manual move forms couldn’t keep up. Walk audits were frequently needed to verify seating assignments. Each site was operating independently, resulting in inconsistent processes and unreliable data in the space management software.

To improve the process, we worked with the real estate and facilities team to first understand the current workflow. Roles were then identified to support their portfolio structure—this included an admin as the “requester” and the site coordinator as the “completer”.

With the new process outlined, tools for automation were then introduced. Using the Space Request Utility, admins submit requests, and the site coordinators review and approve the requests. With moves in the queue, a move sheet can simply be exported and provided to the move team.

After a move is complete, the site coordinator completes the request within Errandables, thus maintaining a current inventory of people and space data.

The improved process and interactive tools have ensured that the appropriate roles have the ability to submit requests. It has eliminated the need for dual entry of move requests, and communications have been streamlined with automatic e-mail notifications and move sheets—saving significant time.

Most importantly, it is a proactive approach to keeping the data accurate.

Streamlining the office move management process is an opportunity to bring awareness to the importance of occupancy data and create transparency into the processes which can support data governance, strengthen communication and add value through accurate real estate metrics.

If you’re challenged with the following questions, it may be time to makeover your move management process.

• What is the current supply and demand of space?
• How can we use space more efficiently?
• How can we improve departmental collaboration?
• Which spaces are most sought after by employees?
• How do we align communication across departments?
• How do we streamline our processes in all offices?
• How can I keep up as our portfolio grows?

Our team can help consult on this process, and it’s part of our standard implementation process. Schedule a demo to learn more about how Errandables can support your space and move management goals.

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Introduction  

Ever wonder what event management means? Well, it’s simpler than you think. At its core, event management involves planning in-person, virtual, or a mix of both events. It’s about coordinating every detail to ensure the event runs smoothly – just like ensuring all the pieces fit perfectly together in a puzzle.   

Now, what is the importance of event management? Imagine throwing a party without any planning – it’d be chaos! From planning schedules to overseeing budgets, event management ensures everything runs well. There are event management institutes dedicated to teaching all about this exciting field. These institutes offer courses and programs to help aspiring event planners refine their skills and make their mark in the industry. 

What is Event Management? 

Event management is the process of planning and executing various types of events to achieve specific goals. These events can include personal celebrations like weddings and birthdays. It also includes larger gatherings such as corporate conferences, trade shows, sporting events, and cultural festivals.  

In event management, everything is organised and coordinated to ensure that every aspect of the event runs smoothly. This involves selecting the venue, arranging catering, managing logistics, and overseeing the event’s timeline. The importance of event management lies in creating meaningful experiences while achieving desired objectives. Effective event management is crucial for uniting people in celebrations or fostering valuable professional discussions and connections. This ensures the success of any event.

Importance of Event Management 

The importance of event management must be considered in today’s world. It’s vital to many industries and occasions, ensuring that events run smoothly and leave a lasting impression. Let’s break down why event management matters:  

• Meeting Clear Objectives  

Events are often set up with specific aims like advertising a product, raising funds, or spreading information. Effective event management plays a crucial role in ensuring that the goals of an event are achieved efficiently. 

• Mitigating risks 

Events can face various risks, from technical issues to security concerns. Event management involves identifying and planning for these risks to keep the event running smoothly.  

• Networking opportunities  

Many events enable participants to network with other professionals in their chosen field. Event management makes these linkages possible in large part.  

• Community engagement  

Festivals and community events unite people and promote a sense of community. Event planning ensures these get-togethers are well-planned and fosters a sense of community.  

• Enhancing reputation  

A successful event may boost the reputation of an individual, a business, or a brand. Event management helps protect and enhance this reputation by ensuring everything goes well. 

How Does Event Management Work? 

Event management requires teamwork between the management team and the hosting company. Here’s how it typically operates:  

• Planning the Event: The event planner creates an event management plan (EMP) with the hosting company. This plan outlines all the event details and meets the company’s requirements. 

• Following a Timeline: The EMP includes a timeline that guides the planning process from start to finish. This ensures tasks from pre-planning arrangements to post-event evaluations are completed on schedule. 

• Learning from Experience: The EMP isn’t just for one-time use. It serves as a valuable reference for future events, helping to prevent the same mistakes from happening again.  

• Empowering Employees: With a well-documented EMP in place, even employees who are new to event planning can easily organise events such as annual launches. 

Benefits of Event Management 

Event management offers many advantages that benefit individuals, organisations, and communities alike. Let’s explore these benefits in detail:  

• Professionalism: Event managers manage every event they oversee with high professionalism. Their expertise and experience ensure that everything runs smoothly, enhancing the credibility and reputation of the host or organisation.  

• Efficiency: Planning an event can be chaotic, but event managers are excellent at keeping things orderly. Their logistics, resource management, and time allocation skills result in more efficient resource use, which saves clients and organisers time and money.  

• Measurable Success: Event management continues after the event itself. Post-event evaluation and analysis are integral parts of the process. Event managers gather valuable data on the event’s success, including attendee feedback, to measure its impact and identify areas for improvement in future events.  

• Creativity: Event managers bring their imagination to events, transforming concepts into life-changing experiences. Their innovative ideas and attention to detail ensure that events stand out and leave a lasting impression on attendees.  

• Economic Impact: Events significantly affect the local economy in the cities and surrounding areas. They support local companies, attract tourists, and bring in funds, all of which help the economy expand and flourish. 

Reasons to Select Errandables for Event Management 

Individuals can receive comprehensive training and professional development in event management through event management institutes. Here are several reasons why selecting errandables for event management education stands as a wise choice: 

• Various Workshops and Guest Lectures  

Errandables offers diverse workshops and guest lectures, providing students with practical insights and networking opportunities. 

• Exposure in the Industry  

Students get a lot of experience in event management, preparing them for actual challenges. 

• Varied Curriculum  

At errandables, the event management institute, the curriculum covers everything students need to know and learn valuable skills.

• Certification  

Graduates receive certifications that boost their job prospects in event management.

• Real-world-based Learning  

Real-world learning emphasises applying theory to practical scenarios. This approach deepens students’ understanding of event management.

• Flexible Learning  

errandables offers flexible learning to fit student schedules and preferences for the best experience. 

Conclusion 

Understanding the importance of event management is fundamental for individuals aspiring to thrive in this dynamic field. Choosing the right institute for event management is crucial, and Errandables VA is a top choice. Its curriculum and hands-on experiences prepare students well for event planning and execution. Errandables strongly emphasises practical skills and creativity when preparing its graduates. Offering flexible learning options equips them to organise successful events and make a meaningful impact in the industry.  

Virginia, the Bayou City, is a dynamic metropolis that thrives on commerce and industry. But behind the scenes, another crucial sector keeps the wheels of justice turning: the legal system. At the heart of this system lies a network of professionals ensuring the seamless flow of documents – legal Virginia couriers services.

The Importance of Legal Courier Services

In the fast-paced world of litigation, timely delivery of legal documents is essential. Meeting deadlines for filings, court appearances, and critical exchanges of information is paramount to the success of any legal case. This is where legal courier services specializing in same day delivery and couriers step in, acting as a reliable and efficient bridge between attorneys, courts, and other legal entities.

• Legal Industry in Virginia: Virginia is one of the largest cities in the United States with a significant concentration of law firms, corporate legal departments, and courts, including federal, state, and local jurisdictions. This high density of legal services increases the demand for specialized courier services that can handle legal documents efficiently and confidentially.
• Reliance on Timely Document Delivery: Legal proceedings often depend on strict deadlines. The timely and secure delivery of documents like court filings, contracts, and sensitive legal correspondence through same day delivery and couriers is crucial. Legal couriers specialize in these requirements, offering services that typical mail and delivery services might not provide, such as same-day delivery, rush services, and real-time tracking.
• Confidentiality and Security: Legal documents frequently contain sensitive information. Legal couriers in Virginia are expected to adhere to high standards of confidentiality and security to protect client information. This specialization helps in maintaining the integrity of the legal process.
• Technological Integration: Modern legal couriers integrate technology to enhance service delivery. This includes the use of advanced tracking systems, electronic delivery confirmations, and secure handling procedures. These technological advancements improve the efficiency and reliability of courier services, making them an integral part of the legal infrastructure.
• COVID-19 Impact: The pandemic has led to increased utilization of digital solutions for document management and virtual court proceedings. However, the need for physical document delivery remains significant, especially for executing official documents and where digital signatures are not permissible.

What Do Legal Courier Services Do?

Legal courier services specialize in the secure and time-sensitive transportation of legal documents. Their services encompass a wide range of tasks, including:

• Court Filings: Ensuring timely delivery of legal documents to courthouses, clerks’ offices, and judges.
• Document Retrieval: Retrieving vital documents from courts, government agencies, and other locations.
• Service of Process: Serving legal documents, such as subpoenas and summonses, to designated individuals.
• Rushed Delivery: Providing same day delivery and courier services for urgent legal documents that require immediate attention.
• Intra-City and Nationwide Delivery: Facilitating the secure transport of documents within Virginia and across the country.

Benefits of Using Legal Courier Services

Lawyers and legal professionals in Virginia benefit greatly from using legal courier services. Here’s how:

• Enhanced Efficiency: Legal couriers free up valuable time for attorneys and legal staff, allowing them to focus on core legal strategies and client service.
• Guaranteed Timeliness: Reliable couriers specializing in same day delivery and couriers ensure documents reach their destinations on time, eliminating the risk of missed deadlines and potential penalties.
• Improved Cost-Effectiveness: By outsourcing document delivery, law firms can save money on staff time and resources associated with in-house delivery efforts.
• Peace of Mind: Legal courier services provide peace of mind with secure document handling and chain-of-custody protocols, ensuring the integrity of sensitive legal materials.
• Specialized Expertise: Experienced legal couriers understand the intricacies of the legal system and court procedures, ensuring documents are delivered to the correct destination and individuals.

Choosing the Right Legal Courier Service in Virginia

With a multitude of legal courier services operating in Virginia, selecting the right partner is crucial. Here are some key factors to consider:

• Reputation and Reliability: Look for a company with a proven track record of dependability and positive client reviews.
• Experience: Choose a courier service with extensive experience in navigating the Virginia legal system and courthouse procedures.
• Security Measures: Ensure the company prioritizes document security with measures like background checks for couriers, encrypted tracking systems, and insurance coverage.
• Range of Services: Opt for a service that offers a comprehensive range of services to accommodate your diverse legal delivery needs.
• Competitive Pricing: Compare pricing structures to find a courier service that provides excellent value for your investment.

Legal courier services play an indispensable role in Virginia’s legal system. By ensuring the swift and secure delivery of legal documents, they contribute significantly to the efficient functioning of the courts and the success of legal proceedings. So next time you require the timely and reliable delivery of critical legal documents in Virginia, consider partnering with a reputable legal courier service for a smoother and more successful legal experience.

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