5 reasons why you should grow (or start) your business with REGUS

1. Regus is 3000 strong. With 3000 business centers in 900 cities across 120 countries, Regus remains to be the world's largest provider of flexible workspace solutions. Regus offers the most practical option for start up companies who want to set up their business and for large corporations to expand their operations in a national or global scale. 2. Regus is growing. Regus began their operations in Brussels, Belgium in 1989 and have successfully grown their operations since.

“We came to the Philippines in 1999 and over the years, we have grown to 25 locations in NCR and 3 provinces,” Regus Country Manager Lars Wittig shares on their wide national network.

And this is just the start. Expect to see more Regus business centers in the Philippines, both inside and outside Metro Manila, “We are very much eyeing opportunities to further extend our operations. We are looking at locations outside Manila for Regus' horizontal growth, developing our national network for flexible working.” 3. Regus is a Millenial Magnet. Millenials are hyped up and this comes with a good reason. This generation has become one of the more sought after generation not only because of their relevance as a market but because of their passion for work.

However, capturing (and keeping) this elusive group has become a challenge for many compan i es.

“Millenials work whenever and wherever they like,” a self-confessed mileniallesque Lars shares, “They don't want to be measured by their attire or a time sheet. Instead, they want to be measured based on results. These millenials are very effective and if you are an employer who want to attract these millenials, you need to embrace the coworking option.”

Sure, there maybe other companies offering coworking workingspace but nothing can compare to Regus' reach. Lars further adds, “There are other work spaces available but the purpose of flexible working space is defeated when you have to travel far to get to it.”

With their strategic locations spanning across the Metro and key cities outside Manila, finding a Regus business center with a prime and convenient address is easy. 4. Regus is not expensive. With a prime address located in business districts like Makati, BGC, Davao, Cebu, Ortigas and Clark, it is easy to assume that the cost of their service is exorbitant.

Well, it is not. Regus does not only offer flexible working space but they also offer flexible rates based on your business needs.

“That misconception (of a high rate) is resilient,” Lars shared, “but for only PhP 1,200 per month, I can give you access to the 25 Regus prime locations in the Philippines.” 5. Stress-free start up Everybody who owns a business in the Philippines knows that setting up a business is challenging, to say the least. In fact, the complicated and complex procedures in the country has placed us in the 99th ranking of World Bank and IFC on ease of doing business. And this ranking is just based on the amount of paper works.

In addition to the rigorous procedure of business set up, the negotiation of renting an office space, the cost of office furniture and fixtures and other operational expenses can easily set an entrepreneurial spirit down. Regus offers a stress free and easy alternative.

“If there ever is a short cut in setting up a business, it is Regus,” Lars shares, “We have shared office space, we have the infrastructure to help in starting up your business. If your business is about finding customers, then Regus is a perfect platform for you.”

Regus is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace solutions. It has 25 locations in the Philippines, one of which is located in Clark, Pampanga. For inquiries on their rates, please call 02 451 8243 or visit their website at www.regus.com.ph--- Aileen Manalo