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Work-life balance has always been a subject of debate for decades. This concept can be traced back to the late 18th century, when both the U.S. and the U.K. enacted legislation to limit the number of hours that people could be made to work each week. Throughout the 19th century, both countries passed more laws to limit working hours and enforce mandatory leave for certain events, such as childbirth and illness. In recent times, work-life balance is evolving but it’s simply about achieving the mix of business and personal life that is right for you. Often, our work can seemingly take precedent over everything in our lives. However, creating a harmonious work-life balance is critical to improving not only our physical, emotional and mental health, but also our career. It’s obvious to say that the majority of workers prefer companies that provide a healthy work-life balance. But did you know that being overworked can actually be fatal? Science has shown that the more overworked you are, the greater risk you have for heart failure and stroke. Goldman Sachs even had to reduce their interns’ work hours after an intern died after working 72 hours without a break. Reports say he died from epileptic seizures brought on from pulling all-nighters for his work. When creating a work-life balance that works for you, take time to assess your own needs. Not everyone’s work-life balance looks the same, and not everyone divides their work and personal life directly in half. Work-life balance is less about neatly dividing the hours in your day between work and personal life and more about having the flexibility to get things done in your professional life while still having time and energy to truly enjoy your personal life. Here are some useful tips on how to achieve the right work-life balance: Find a job that you love Create your “me” time Prioritize your health Create boundaries and work hours Take a vacation Don’t be afraid to unplug Create time for family and loved ones An unhealthy work-life balance can lead to the following: Illness and burnout Lower productivity at work Clinical depression and anger-management issues Total disconnection to your personal life Absenteeism Stress and anxiety A healthy work-life balance is beneficial to both employers and employees as employees who are generally healthy can be more productive, miss less work and have fewer healthcare-related expenses, while employers who are committed to providing environments that support work-life balance for their employees can save on costs, experience fewer cases of absenteeism, and enjoy a more loyal and productive workforce. Savvy Instant Offices ensures that members of staff have a healthy work-life balance and this has helped the team to consistently deliver on its mission of providing a world class office experience for its clients. I would leave you this week with this amazing quote by Dolly Parton: “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life”. Source: Businessdaily.com Forbes.com Mindtools.com    

Working from home at least once a week is gradually becoming an habit for most Nigerians, and the temptation to ditch the office completely is proving inviting to many. However, becoming isolated at home away from other people all of the time could be potentially detrimental to your health and mental well-being. It could also inhibit productivity as well as the possibility of forming new business relationships that can strengthen your business in the future. Having access to a flexible office provider like Savvy Instant Offices is one way of establishing an effective middle ground where staff can work independently in a serene and social environment with all the necessary tools required to do the job away from the distractions at home. There are certainly many benefits of a flexible work space over working from home: PEOPLE Lots of new business owners were previous employees of larger corporations before deciding to take the plunge. Moving from a busy office to your study room at home may seem cheap and ideal, but it eventually becomes an isolating and a boring experience. Having access to a flexible work space offers you an individual space to help you stay focused and connect with other like-minded people. NEW BUSINESS Collaboration is the new norm for startups and sme’s in recent times. Why worry about developing your website or creating amazing promotional designs when there is a developer and a graphics designer in the same work space. PRODUCTIVITY Working from home can be distracting unless you have the highest level of discipline. Working from home effectively would definitely require a separate space like an office to be created and maintained to achieve that working atmosphere. Why go through such stress when a flexible work space would typically offer you high speed internet, serviced offices, meeting rooms and much more at a significantly reduced cost outlay than setting one up for yourself. CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE With a flexible work space, all the little things are taken care of. Reception and administrative support keeps your business running even in your absence and these are services you cannot get when working from home. Professor Ade of Ferab Hilltop Learning Centre is located at the Savvy Instant Office in Abuja, Nigeria and one of the benefits he always enjoys is the ability to meet his clients in a professional environment as this has boosted the confidence they have in his business compared to the days he ran his company from his residential address. Similarly, Dr Joshua of FP Cape also located at the Savvy Instant Office in Abuja, credits Savvy Instant Offices as one of the main reasons why his team has continued to succeed over the years. He stated that Savvy Instant Offices helped him reduce overhead costs and mitigate risks. Ready to grow your business? Just take the following stress free steps: Call 234 817 599 9603 or 234 704 652 0063. Book a tour of the Savvy Instant flexible work space at 22, Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja. Sign up to an amazing plan. Take your business to the next level.  

As an entrepreneur ready to change the world with great ideas, you certainly need to create the perfect working environment in your office or work space, and this requires some basic rules that would help you and your  team synergize and collaborate effectively. To win in the marketplace, you must first win in the workplace, and the journey to this begins with how you define and create your work space. A note-worthy strength of an entrepreneur is creativity, as this inspires you in transforming your ideas into reality. At Savvy Instant Offices, we understand the important role of creativity and innovation in any business. Therefore our prime focus is on providing creative, conducive and collaborative work spaces to entrepreneurs in Abuja. Certainly the number one target for your work space should be “MAKE IT YOUR COMFORT ZONE”. Just like football teams all over the globe, bank on “home advantage” to win matches against tougher opponents, because they feel so comfortable in front of their fans. Your work space as an entrepreneur, should always give you that “home advantage feeling,” as this would help to boost your productivity, creativity and innovation. Take advantage of the Savvy Instant Offices cozy workspaces, designed to suit your needs as an entrepreneur. From our Executive offices to the Savvy Hub, you are just one click away from getting that dream workspace of yours. Furthermore, a creative and cozy work space instills more confidence in your clients, fosters better collaboration and more networking opportunities for your business. Who says you cannot work, create and chill at the same time in one workspace? Yes you can! For more info about our workspaces, please contact us using the details below; Address: No 22, Kumasi Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja Telephone: 234 (0) 704 652 0063, 234 (0) 817 599 9603 Email: Website: www.savvyinstantoffices.com Facebook: Savvy Instant Offices Instagram: savvy_instant_offices Twitter: mysavvyoffices

                                     BUSOLA on Virtual Offices.                                                                                                                                                                    BUSOLA BECKLEY. Everything you thought you knew about the corporate and non-corporate work systems and their operations is about to change! In the past five to ten years, post-modern working conditions have become a concept not only envied but highly desired. The generations X (popularly called the “millennials”), Y and Z and even the Baby boomers have gradually started dropping the rigid traditional styles of office spaces and work systems and are gradually gliding towards relaxed and less stereotyped offices such as hubs, shared offices, coworking spaces and the newest and freshest of these trends The Virtual Offices. You might be thinking “what is a Virtual Offices?” A virtual office is a system that provides an office address and sometimes communication services for a fee without providing a dedicated working space. “So why would I want a virtual office?”   A virtual office gives your businesses a physical address and office-related services without the overhead of a long lease and administrative staff. You can work from anywhere but still utilize a mailing address, phone answering and messaging services, meeting services, meeting rooms, video conferencing at a lower cost and with greater flexibility. Virtual offices lead to greater productivity, it costs less than a traditional office and in all its flexibility, it also provides a physical address for members to meet clients. Simply put: “NO HASSLE, JUST DAZZLE!” Savvy Virtual Offices. We are most definitely the best thing since sliced bread! We are your office on a plate. The cost of using our virtual office run as low as #99,000 annually (best deal ever!) for basic services such as a Prime Business Address (we are located in Wuse 2, Abuja; the very heart of town), Lobby listing, call and mail handling, Free wi-fi, Professional team and reception services, 2 hours free once a month access to our luxury board room (subject to notice).   So whether you are in the towns of Bujumbura or the cities of Venezuela, Croatia, France or even Lagos, Nigeria but want your business presence felt in the Federal Capital Territory , Abuja , Nigeria, Savvy Virtual Offices is the best deal for you!                                                                                                 – be inspired                                                                                                 – be extraordinary

Securing an office is one of the first things we consider when starting a business. However, the high cost of leasing a traditional office space could be a put off!  Let’s assume you need to get a space and your start-up budget is very moderate. You then start looking for an affordable space, not minding if you have to share with other people. Now you have found different types of co-working spaces, but there’s still one challenge you’re struggling with. You can’t choose the one that best fits you (and your business). These days, the co-working sector is becoming so vast with lots of opportunities, that making a perfect choice becomes much harder. Inevitably the subscription cost would be the first factor for consideration, but there are others like the location amenities, ancillary services that should influence your decision. Let’s take a quick look at a few qualities of the ideal co-working space. COMFORT You need a good substitute for that coffee shop/ restaurant or home office, so the new location has to be just as comfortable. Consider the size of the space, the degree of privacy and noisiness, quality of furniture and including the shared facilities and restroom cleanliness.  Be very meticulous during the inspection because if anything bothers you now, then it will in the long run sidetrack your attention from important projects. LOCATION I know a lot of us would love to work closer to home for our comfort. Nevertheless, don’t get carried away and choose solely by the distance from home. It is highly important to consider your clients and their convenience, because in the end, there can only be business growth if your clients are satisfied. A prime location with easy accessibility to amenities and proximity to major landmarks in the city will score highly with your clients. AMENITIES The aesthetic and general outlook of a co-working space may not provide the full picture of what amenities are on offer. Therefore, you have to ensure you ask all the right questions about the amenities that come with the space when you undertake a viewing. It is important that the facility ticks all the boxes on the basic amenities required in an office. Internet availability and speed, power supply, breakout area, relaxation lounge and any other amenity you would need for your business. ACCESS AND SECURITY Some businesses by the nature of their operations require frequent out of hours and overnight working. Obtaining advance information about opening hours and access arrangement is advisable. Preferably to settle for a co-working space that is open 24/7 and guarantees unrestricted access to give you maximum facility. You also have to make sure that the space is secure enough to leave your work overnight, so check what the security protocols are and if they fit your needs.   THE SAVVY HUB Our environment greatly impacts your productivity. The Savvy Hub, with all the above listed ticked, is a productivity boosting place for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Not only does it save you time in the hunt for an office, it provides flexibility on a very affordable price plan. That way, you don’t have to break the bank to work effectively and professionally. Want to take a tour to tick off all the above listed specifications? Let us know!   We are at No 22, Kumasi Crescent, Wuse 2 Abuja 07046520063  

Someone once said, “Ideas are cheap, but execution is key”. Every business starts out with a big picture of how the future would look. Unfortunately, most of these businesses don’t make it past the early stages due to the financial and physical constraints. However, with the growing presence of co-working spaces around the world, more start-ups have been given a platform to build their businesses according to their starting capital without having to break the bank. Being part of a co- working community means you are surrounded by potential partners, clients or mentors. You can easily outsource great talents to help you with specific projects or time sensitive tasks. The Savvy Hub is a Co-working hub located in the heart of Abuja. It is beautifully fitted with the modern entrepreneur in mind, providing uniquely flexible and an airy space that encourages innovation and collaboration. It also comes with 24/7 power supply and super-fast Internet connection. The high speed internet connection makes the hub tech friendly for the technopreneurs who love to create and innovate. Not leaving out the “chilling zone”, the in-hub lounge is suitable for relaxation and ideation. The hub was designed to cater to the corporate needs of; entrepreneurs with great visions but little capital to start up, tech gurus in need of a serene and conducive environment, freelancers in need of affordable work spaces or business owners who need a place their team can work from. Interestingly, the Savvy Hub offers benefits that go beyond the financial cost of running a business. It provides benefits such as: Low start-up cost The Savvy Hub offers its users the opportunity to work in a fully equipped office without bearing the costs of setting it up. By getting a space at the hub, you can easily operate your business without worrying about rent, office equipment and various other expenses that come with starting a business. Even if you can afford it, the time spent on sourcing for equipment and furniture would be better channeled into building your business. With the Savvy Hub, everything to run an efficient office is already provided, you just plug and play! Flexibility At the Savvy Hub you may use the space for a day, a week, a month or long term dependent on your requirements. You are not tied to a long contract or required to part with a large deposit. You effectively dictate your terms. This also makes it extremely easy to upgrade your space as your business grows. You can tailor your contract to suit your business demands, be it a one-person business, a team of two, or a company of five. The hub also has ancillary facilities like a boardroom that can accommodate 1 -12 persons and a training room that accommodates up to 60 persons. Prestigious Location Your clients won’t have a hard time finding you because the Savvy Hub is located in central Abuja. This might not be the case if you are renting your own office, because you might need to sacrifice location for low monthly rent. However, by going for a Savvy Hub space, you get an address in the heart of the business district with easy access to major Landmarks within the city. Networking opportunities Securing a space in our hub comes with an added bonus of being surrounded by goal oriented and high-achieving people. This presents the opportunity to network with small business owners, edge thinkers, professional freelancers and other entrepreneurs. Work-Life stability “All work and no play” is a trend you’ll never experience when you’re at the Savvy Hub. Our co-working spaces are great as they promote work-life balance by providing an in-hub lounge to de-stress and recharge during a day of tiring work.   Do you want to know if co-working is the right choice for you? Come visit us at the Savvy Hub, Abuja’s premium network of co-working spaces for growing small businesses.   ADDRESS 22 Kumasi Crescent, Wuse 2 Abuja, FCT Nigeria. PHONE NUMBER +234 (0) 704 652 0063 +234 (0) 817 599 9603 EMAIL

  Have you ever lost that million dollar contract from a company due to lack of a professional business address? Have you ever had to change your work location daily due to unwanted distractions? (For instance working in coffee shops, hotel lobbies, restaurants which are not devoid of noise and bustle of other customers thereby having an adverse effect on your concentration). Hold on! What do you expect? That the company would just give anyone a contract involving such a large sum of money without a known traceable address? Or the café or restaurant would go quiet for the sake of your “very important business meeting”. Unfortunately, these won’t happen and I would be so glad to tell you why. Firstly, Businesses generally undertake due diligence and assess the risk of transacting with other entities, especially when large sums of money are concerned. The provision of a professional business address gives a high level of credibility, confidence and trust required to handle such high value contracts and business opportunities. This also makes it easier to both gain customers and obtain favorable credit terms from suppliers. Secondly, it is always good to leave a positive first impression when meeting a potential client, and trust me, the meeting location is the very first step to achieving that. Meeting in an unprofessional environment does not set the right image for your business. It cripples the extent to which you can sell the services you offer. Creating a “presence” or professional image is an important attribute for a successful start-up or entrepreneur. That brings me to the concept of the “VIRTUAL OFFICE”. Uh Oh! Don’t get confused by that concept. It is simply a total business solution; providing the same benefits as traditional office space, without the dedicated office space. You can run your business from a thousand miles away. Now you’re wondering how possible that is? Well think Savvy! Savvy instant offices (SIO) have very bespoke office packages provided to clients on a plate. With a good reputation of excellent customer services and three years of promoting the virtual future, our Virtual offices package is a core part of the company’s offerings, with very competitive pricing at a prime location. Some of the features and services you can expect to receive from a Virtual Office includes; Prime Business Address (We are located in the heart of the FCT at 22 Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja) Lobby Listing (you get your signage/logo displayed at the reception) Call and Mail Handling (your calls and mails are handled confidentially and directed as instructed) Free Wi-Fi Internet Connection Professional Team and Reception Services Access to Our Luxury Boardroom  (Subject to availability) Hmmmm!!!! Now I know you can’t wait to get yourself a Virtual Office package. Look no further as Savvy Instant offices is located at 22 Kumasi Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja, and we offer bespoke Virtual Office services and more office related services including Training room, Boardroom and a Co-working hub. All you have to do is contact us for more details. Thank you and stay Virtual!