February 2014 – Monthly Newsletter

As we continue to explore potential upgrades to our physical facility, we have developed a Mission Statement to help us focus on our goals for the future.

Create a flexible environment that supports the current needs of STAT clientele while adapting to new modes of working. Invite collaboration and interaction, maintain focused space, and improve efficiencies. Provide opportunities for entrepreneurs and small companies to have an individual identity within the context of STAT.

I hope you enjoy Dr. Seuss as much as I do. He has such an unusual way of expressing things!

Since in February we celebrate “love” on Valentine’s Day, I thought it would be fun to apply Dr. Seuss’ words to our work world as well.

I love coming to work every day! You know why? It is because I have found so many folks here with whom my “weirdness” is compatible. I enjoy each of my co-workers. I have such interesting conversations with our clients – both onsite and around the world. The various people in the groups I network with – DSCC, DREW, WTC, CIRC, and others, enrich each day for me. Each of us is unique but we have so much to offer each other. Thank you to each of you who are “mutually weird” with me!

So here’s a challenge – if your “mutual weirdness” has brought you love in your work world – tell that other person so today. If you have not found “love”, then consider joining our family here at STAT Office Solutions. Our staff and our clients will embrace your “weirdness” and hopefully you too will love to come to work every day!

PS – Chocolate really is a great way to share the love!

Technology has certainly made today’s work environment a vastly different world than just a few short years ago. No longer are individuals tethered to a physical office, a desk or even a desktop computer, today’s entrepreneur is on the go – working from home, out of a car, on a plane, in the park, you name it! While this is very convenient for that person, does convenience equate to a good work environment which will produce profitable business?

So how does a business person present a professional, successful image to his or her clients? Is that conveyed effectively while meeting at Starbucks or in a hotel lobby? It is doubtful these surroundings will impress your clients or provide them with confidence in you and your ability.

Who are these independents anyway?

They are:
Home-based professionals (i.e. translators, writers, bookkeepers, designers)
Small and growing businesses (i.e. marketing, futurists, IT support)
Professional service providers (i.e. lawyers, accountants, architects)
Yet isn’t establishing an office a huge expense? Doesn’t it require hours of monthly maintenance and oversight? What about affiliated costs like administrative support? The glad news is that there is a wonderful alternative – participation in a business center. What may be news to many is that business centers have been quietly serving clients for over 30 years now.