--- title: WorkWell Blog | business (2) description: business | WorkWell blog. Know your office space, business advice and trends in the way we work (2) --- ## [5 ways a virtual office can put you on the path to business success](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-office-can-put-you-on-the-path-to-business-success) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Dec 26, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Business success.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Business%20success.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-office-can-put-you-on-the-path-to-business-success) ## What is a virtual office? As a business leader, you may have come across the term [virtual office](https://blog.carrwoodpark.com/blog/what-exactly-is-a-virtual-office) before. Most virtual offices offer a ‘virtual’ business address along with a range of professional extras, which can include [reception answering services](https://info.carrwoodpark.com/virtual-office-reception-answering-package?hsCtaTracking=19151242-4747-4331-be99-6dde03272e50%7C989151d1-e2b0-47cd-a667-f15a5995bc0d), [direct mail services](https://info.carrwoodpark.com/virtual-office-registered-address-package?hsCtaTracking=42690a4a-b608-4781-88dc-a1496b8cfe77%7Cbe9f0e96-0107-4c73-8f7c-887ca388e4c9), [DDI memberships](https://info.carrwoodpark.com/virtual-office-ddi-membership-package?hsCtaTracking=49bca493-6ed8-4f11-b67a-773ade127232%7Ce73041f3-d459-44c5-a5a5-b7d63f741b08) and more. Investing in a virtual office at a well-located, high quality business centre can also give you access to a range of other business growth services. For example, at Carrwood Park we have luxury [co-working facilities](https://www.carrwoodpark.com/co-working-at-carrwood-leeds), [meeting rooms](https://www.carrwoodpark.com/meeting-rooms-carrwood-leeds) and [serviced offices](https://www.carrwoodpark.com/serviced-offices-at-carrwood-leeds). [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-office-can-put-you-on-the-path-to-business-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-ways-a-virtual-office-can-put-you-on-the-path-to-business-success#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [Start-Up](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/start-up), [SME](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/sme), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business) ## [5 fun team-building exercises for the new year](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-fun-team-building-exercises-for-the-new-year) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Dec 19, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![snowman-1139260_960_720.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/snowman-1139260_960_720.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-fun-team-building-exercises-for-the-new-year) January is always a hectic month, especially in the business world. It’s so important to ensure that your employees are fully-engaged and feeling productive in order to get the new year off to a flying start. As we’ve mentioned before, happy employees are generally more productive, and it’s up to you as a business leader to ensure that your employees are happy at work. [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-fun-team-building-exercises-for-the-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-fun-team-building-exercises-for-the-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity) ## [Failing to secure that perfect client? Here's why...](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/failing-to-secure-that-perfect-client-heres-why) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Dec 12, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Secure that client blog.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Secure%20that%20client%20blog.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/failing-to-secure-that-perfect-client-heres-why) [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/failing-to-secure-that-perfect-client-heres-why) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/failing-to-secure-that-perfect-client-heres-why#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [SME](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/sme), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [meeting rooms](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/meeting-rooms) ## [5 essential productivity tools to keep your business running over Christmas](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-essential-productivity-tools-to-keep-your-business-running-over-christmas) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Dec 5, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Productivity tools at christmas.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Productivity%20tools%20at%20christmas.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-essential-productivity-tools-to-keep-your-business-running-over-christmas)   When it comes to the festive period, preparation really is key. Instead of letting your employees switch off in the run up to Christmas, losing vital productivity, why not use this time to get ahead on work? Some [effective productivity-boosting techniques](https://blog.carrwoodpark.com/blog/4-ways-to-keep-your-team-productive-over-the-festive-season) include encouraging healthy eating, introducing some competition and reviewing your office environment. But with the rise of digital technology, an endless list of time-saving tools have been created, [some of which we’ve talked about before](https://blog.carrwoodpark.com/blog/5-apps-you-desperately-need-to-boost-productivity). Combine the productivity-boosting techniques we mentioned above with these 5 essential tools and you’ll be able to truly sit back and relax over the Christmas break.   [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-essential-productivity-tools-to-keep-your-business-running-over-christmas) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/5-essential-productivity-tools-to-keep-your-business-running-over-christmas#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity) ## [GDPR: You can't afford to ignore it](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/gdpr-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-it) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Nov 28, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![GDPR-1.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/GDPR-1.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/gdpr-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-it) [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/gdpr-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-it) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/gdpr-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-it#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [management](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/management), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business) ## [A business leader's guide to managing stress in the workplace](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/a-business-leaders-guide-to-managing-stress-in-the-workplace) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Nov 21, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Managing stress blog.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Managing%20stress%20blog.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/a-business-leaders-guide-to-managing-stress-in-the-workplace) Did you know that [2 in 5 employees say stress has affected their health](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2949267/Millions-say-stressful-job-driven-eat-junk-smoke-drink-alcohol.html)? With the growing demands of a 21st century workforce and the pressure of having to stay ‘switched-on’ at all times, stress in the workplace is becoming a serious business issue. [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/a-business-leaders-guide-to-managing-stress-in-the-workplace) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/a-business-leaders-guide-to-managing-stress-in-the-workplace#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity) ## [10 festive gift ideas for your employees](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/10-festive-gift-ideas-for-your-employees) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Nov 7, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Photo 19-12-2016, 15 43 49-1.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Photo%2019-12-2016%2c%2015%2043%2049-1.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/10-festive-gift-ideas-for-your-employees) Can you believe it’s already November? With the annual [Leeds Christmas Lights Switch On](https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=3&venue=2193653&feature=1001) this Thursday and the local favourite [German Christmas Market](https://whatson.leeds.gov.uk/germanchristmasmarket/Home) kicking off this Friday, it seems like the festive season is officially underway! [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/10-festive-gift-ideas-for-your-employees) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/10-festive-gift-ideas-for-your-employees#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity), [events](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/events) ## [7 time-saving tools for business leaders](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/7-time-saving-tools-for-business-leaders) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Oct 31, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Time saving tools blog.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Time%20saving%20tools%20blog.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/7-time-saving-tools-for-business-leaders) As a business leader, you’ll often find that time can be your worst enemy. With the pressure of the day-to-day management of an organisation, retaining clients and winning new business, as well as trying to find time to see family and friends, it can be a very demanding job. As a result, many business leaders struggle to achieve a [good work-life balance](https://blog.carrwoodpark.com/blog/3-tips-for-a-better-work-life-balance). [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/7-time-saving-tools-for-business-leaders) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/7-time-saving-tools-for-business-leaders#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [management](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/management), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity) ## [Employee engagement: the dark horse of business success](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/employee-engagement-the-dark-horse-of-business-success) Posted by [Oliver Corrigan](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/author/oliver-corrigan) on Oct 17, 2017 8:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Employee engagement.jpg](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/hubfs/Employee%20engagement.jpg) ](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/employee-engagement-the-dark-horse-of-business-success) We often hear about self-proclaimed business growth experts offering ‘secrets’ into their tactics. These tactics can be anything and everything from a basic marketing strategy to gaining financial investments. [Read More](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/employee-engagement-the-dark-horse-of-business-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/employee-engagement-the-dark-horse-of-business-success#comments-listing) Topics: [News](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/news), [business](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business), [productivity](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/productivity) [Previous](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/blog/topic/business/page/3) ### Posts by Tag - [October 2020 (1)](https://blog.workwelloffices.com/journal/archive/2020/10) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/980673786/?guid=ON&script=0)