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Frequently Asked Questions
I’m looking into an office, but I have a few questions first…
Please click on any of the questions below to see our answers to these common questions. Click on the question once again to close the answer and proceed to the next question. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please feel free to contact us directly at 303-331-9100 or by sending us an email at info@boardroomdenver.com
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How is an office at the Boardroom at Cherry Creek different than a traditional office? |
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There are a number of differences between an executive suite and traditional office space.
- The most recognizable difference between the two is the size of the spaces that are available for lease. While most traditional office buildings won’t lease a suite that is less than 1000 square feet, The Boardroom at Cherry Creek has offices ranging in size from 120 square feet to 380 square feet.
- The second most recognizable difference is all of the extras that are included with a full-service executive suite / serviced office business center. All of our office packages include the following features: telephone service; high-speed internet connection; live telephone answering by our friendly receptionists; use of seven different conference areas; complimentary beverages; conference room time at any one of over 600 executive suites around the world; and access to on-site support, including document preparation, database maintenance, and computer assistance.
Not only does having all of these services ready-and-available make it more convenient for our clients, but by providing all of these services and featues to a large group of clients, The Boardroom at Cherry Creek is able to offer each of these items at a lesser cost than if a client were to aquire them on their own.
- Another key difference between The Boardroom at Cherry Creek and a traditional office space is the terms associated with our agreements. Frequently, leasing agents for traditional office spaces require a term of no less than three years. The Boardroom at Cherry Creek can offer terms ranging anywhere from month-to-month to 24 months, so you needn’t expose your company to the risks associated with a long-term commitment.
- Finally, timing is a huge difference between an executive suite and a traditional office. With a traditional office, you will typically need to go through a lengthy process of,
- Having lawyers review the lease,
- Building out your office space to meet your needs,
- Hiring staff to answer your calls and manage your office,
- And actually moving your furniture and equipment into your offices.
All told, this entire process can last anywhere from one to six months, and you have to coordinate it all. With an office at The Boardroom at Cherry Creek, we can get you moved into your new office in as little as 24 hours, so you can get your company up and running with a minimum of downtime and headaches.
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I’m looking at a number of executive suites, how is The Boardroom at Cherry Creek different from the rest? |
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We think that there are a number of differentiating qualities that separate us from the rest… After all, we’ve been in business since 1990, we’ve expanded our suite twice in the last ten years and we’ve recently signed a renewal option on our office suite that will keep us here through the end of 2018; so clearly, we’re doing something right.
We actually believe that there are four main qualities that allow us to excel in meeting the needs of our clientele. They are:
- Customer Oriented - We maintain a customer-centric focus. We understand that our clients are the heart of our company. Without our clients, we wouldn’t be in business. We also believe that the success of our business is in the value-added services that we offer to our clients. Anyone can sublease space, but not everyone can facilitate the success of their clients by providing friendly, efficient and affordable services. Every day we seek to enhance our clients’ experience by providing better customer service support and by providing the most affordable, business-enhancing services available.
- Focus On Value - We constantly seek to keep our own costs low, so that we can keep our client rates to a minimum. Ours is a small business, so just like for many of the clients that we serve, we "feel" what it's like to pay the monthly bills. So with this in mind, we always try to ffer our clients the most for their money. We continuously seek to lower our costs, whenever possible, and pass those savings onto our clients. This includes seeking the right partnerships and operating as efficiently as possible. It also entails foregoing being part of cost-intensive executive suite marketing associations that require the spending of thousands dollars every year on marketing and franchising agreements - The lower our costs, the easier we are able to offer affordable rates on our office packages.
- You're The Big Fish - We look at each of our clients as a “big fish in a small pond,” not the other way around. Our primry business is running a successful executive suite - It's not just some minor piece of our overall business model, which is frequently the case in large real estate conglomerates. Our clients' success is directly correlated with how well we do, and because of this, we want to do all that we can to enable their success. So, regardless of if you occupy three of our largest offices, or simply operate a one-man business, we will be attentive to your specific needs.
- Ethical Operations - We maintain an ethical operation that treats all of our clients, employees, vendors, industry partners and competitors fairly.
One way in which we do that is by not jacking up our clients' rates by huge margins at their time of renewal. Some executive suites get new clients in the door by offering low introductory rates and then after a year or six months, they increase their rates by 50% or more. These executive suites know that moving offices is a big ordeal for a company to do, so they figure they can hike their rates up as high as they want and force their clients to pay. This approach just doesn't seem right to us - so we guarantee that we will increase our office package rates by no more than 5% on a year-over-year basis. This approach provides consistency for our clients and in our opinion, is just the right thing to do.
Another way that we operate in more ethical manner than some, is by making certain that all of our charges are listed up front. This practice is emboddied by our policy of providing "office package" rates which already include: all of our clients's incoming and outgoing local calls, unlimited internet access, and all of your "beverage" or "facilities" fees. And if there is a charge that is not included in our package price, we'll be certain to tell up-front what that cost will be. We hate getting billed for "surprise" charges by our vendors, so we don't think you should have to be shocked by extra items on your bills from us.
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What types of terms are available for an office at The Boardroom at Cherry Creek? |
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The Boardroom at Cherry Creek has terms ranging from month-to-month to 24 months on all of our offices. Prices are typically quoted assuming a 12-month term.
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Does The Boardroom at Cherry Creek offer conference space in other cities? |
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Yes. Through the Alliance Business Centers Network, members who have a full-time office at The Boardroom at Cherry Creek are able to use up to 8 hours per month of conference room time at any Alliance center worldwide (some exceptions do apply). This time is in addition to the in-suite conference room time allocated to you here at the Boardroom at Cherry Creek. To make reservations at another Alliance center, simply contact a Boardroom staff member and we will take care of the reservation for you. If you exceed your 8 hour allotment in a given month, the executive suite(s) that you visit will simply bill The Boardroom at Cherry Creek for your reservation, and we will place those charges on your monthly invoice with us, allowing you to keep track of all of your meeting costs on one low monthly invoice.
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Do I need to supply my own office furniture and equipment? |
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You can, but only if you want to. Our offices are usually furnished for our clients’ convenience. Our normal furniture package in each office includes a two pedestal desk and a 4-drawer credenza which offer ample storage for your files and documents, along with an executive chair and two side chairs. This means that typically the only items that our clients need to move in is their computer and any personal items that they may want to bring in. But, if you have furniure of your own, or would prefer to purchase your own furniture for your new office, all of our offices can be provided on a discounted unfurnished manner.
The Boardroom at Cherry Creek also has two copiers, a fax machine, fully furnished conference facilities, A/V equipment, a fully equipped kitchenette and office furniture, so you won’t need to worry about moving anything other than your personal effects.
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What if I need a little extra help – Does the Boardroom at Cherry Creek have staff that can assist me and my business? |
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Yes. Our staff will be happy to assist you with any project that you may have. After serving over 600 clients since 1990, we can help you with pretty much anything that you need, including: document preparation, tape transcription, database maintenance, newsletter publications, Power Point presentations and more.
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How are the telephone numbers set up? Will you give me a number or will I have to contact Qwest? What if I already have a telephone number that I want to keep? |
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If you currently have a telephone number, that's great, we can host that for you. Or, if you need a new number for your business, we can do that to. Now, due to the upcoming installation of a new telephone system in December 2008, we are not yet certain how we will be administering new telephone numbers in our suite, but we are certain that we can handle pretty much any of your telephone needs. For futher information about this topic, please feel free to contact our center manager.
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My company sends and receives a lot of faxes. Can I have a line set up in my office? |
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Yes. The Boardroom at Cherry Creek can install an analog fax line in any of our offices so you can set-up a fax machine with its own telephone number and line. This will allow you to handle all of your phone calls without the risk of being interrupted by a fax signal. It will also allow you to send faxes without having to worry about tying up your incoming lines. Beginning in December 2008, The Boardroom at Cherry Creek will also be able to offer dedicated eFax numbers for our clients. For more information on this, please contact our center manager.
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THE BOARDROOM AT
CHERRY CREEK
Alliance Business Centers
3773 Cherry Creek Dr N., #575
Denver, CO 80209
303.331.9100 (Phone)
303.399.6480 (Fax)
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