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  4 Features of the Ideal CA Office And how the pandemic has affected them When you hear about a Chartered Accountant and the nature of their work, a very clear image forms in your mind- A highly qualified and specialized individual in a full but tidy office stacked with files, bills, receipts, and documents, structured and organized in a way that only they can navigate. Needless to say, a CA may be very keen about their office space preferences. But what exactly does an Accounting Firm or Chartered Accountant look for in an office? What are the needs that an office needs to fulfill? Have these needs changed since the pandemic and lockdown? Here’s what we found out after speaking to a number of professionals: The unifying theme? Every practicing CA or Accounting firm, first and foremost, needs an office setup that is ‘Neat, Clean and Organized’. This is considered in the following aspects of office space: 1. Layout & Design Design and layout require attention to detail, as th...

  Software developers all have the same amount of time every week. Some use that time effectively to ship great products and others push things to the next sprint. For a software development team to have peak productivity, both skillset and work environment matters. Unfortunately, even for the most skilled teams, the modern work environment can become a productivity killer. Constant pings on messaging apps, interruptions from well meaning office colleagues, and the constant pull of emails, social media, and other time killers make a team highly unproductive. How can we design a better work environment for a more productive software development team? Current office designs are not suitable for teams that require uninterrupted time to do deep focused work. Most offices are designed with an open office plan. These are terrible for focused work, or any kind of deep work.  Most companies decide to implement an open office plan due to cost consideration. But they come with a lot of ...

Dr. Silky Mahajan, the entrepreneur of Foods & Nutrition Clinic, is one of our esteemed clients from the JP Nagar branch of Golden Square. Starting with a basic Snap office membership in 2015 where she met her clients on an hourly basis, she has now upgraded to a fully-fledged customized cabin.  Here’s what she had to say about having her office with Golden Square: When your foundation is strong, you can grow as big as possible. Golden Square is my foundation and I’m happy being here. You are alone when you start something, but you don’t feel alone when you’re at Golden Square. This is because the staff and the people here are very welcoming. I moved to Bangalore from Punjab in the year 2012. I was totally new to the city and didn’t know how my business would grow here. I found a lot of options as to where to set up my office in Bangalore, but I was concerned as to whether or not the location and the office space would be suitable for our business req...

Creating your own customized office space isn’t easy, is it? Every company has its own work culture and its own ideal office setup which allows it to be at its most productive state. Every team has its own unique design aesthetic. Every individual has their own lifestyle and environment that they are familiar with and comfortable with. It is very unlikely that anyone will find their ideal workspace easily, and setting it up yourself takes a lot of time and effort - time and effort, which could otherwise be spent actually getting your work done. Setting up an office to suit your specific needs can be a difficult and wearisome task. This was more or less exactly the problem that the US-based MNC Modelytics was facing when they decided to set up an office in Bangalore. Except, for them, it wasn’t much of a problem at all! The entire process was smooth-sailing, and even enjoyable for them because they had the Golden Square team on their side.    M...

The conclusion from the research is remarkable. Virtual Workers are twice as engaged as their office-bound colleagues if they feel that they are part of a team … is a conclusion one can draw from a Recent Research Published in Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2019/05/engagement-around-the-world-charted To quote,  “Regular communication with colleagues is important, of course. But as anyone who has worked in an open office can attest, the ability to minimize distractions is crucial to engagement. The critical factor is whether virtual workers feel that they’re part of a team. If they do, they’re twice as engaged as their office-bound colleagues.” Although distraction-free work is important, there are times when we need team interactions. Technology can come to the rescue here. Modern video conferencing software, collaboration tools, and task management systems help us get work done. Even if the team members are remote collaboration can happen. But there a...

How fascinating it can be to have your office space decked up like you are actually in a disco, partying. Wait a minute. A disco in an office? Sit back and think about what should be one’s real motivation to come to the office. Have fun or get work done? Today's work culture is taking a toll on our productivity. Work is becoming more agile. Offices are becoming casual, and interactive setups. Be it from a startup or a well-established company, everyone has a coffee shop vibe to their workplace. But can a business be successful when employees are not productive?  This is a complex issue that requires a closer look at the workspace that an employee spends most of his/her time at. Ideal features of a professional workspace include: Well furnished setup Neat work desk Soothing Walls Subtle colors Calm and peaceful infrastructure Office surroundings affect individuals' productivity. Now imagine skilled, high paid professionals suffering in poor office setup...

Small businesses are the backbone of a progressive economy, and they are defined by small teams that run them. As per recent YourStory article on a KPMG survey , India has 51 million small businesses that employ nearly 40% of the workforce and this number is only set to grow. Small businesses are mostly run by small teams, SME’s that work on new technologies, breakthrough ideas, and new methodologies. Their work is defined by product and service innovations that will impact the future of major industries in the years to come. Given the fact that so much rests on the performance of small teams and small businesses, it is important to understand the kind of ambiance and workspace they need to ensure maximum productivity with minimum resources. Productivity is a relative term. For retailers it means selling goods & services regularly and profitably. For businesses, it means ensuring their employees are working to their maximum potential and providing quality in the hours allocat...

Serendipity : The unexpected good luck Introducing the Mixer at Golden Square, a platform to meet like-minded people with similar interests, well it is all about Serendipity! How interesting could it be to make new discoveries that might lead to new opportunities and eventually to friends and collaborations? Yes, it is a lot of fun to share, connect and grow. To give serendipity a nudge Golden Square is allocating spaces in terms of business interests and hobbies, the idea is for people who share common passions get in touch with others and explore the corners of new business opportunities. We also have a space to share your pitch to Golden Square team so that we can connect you to Golden Square members who might need your products or services. Golden Square Team actively facilitates these connections to help Golden Square members get more done quickly. If you would like to block a topic which you would like to coordinate go ahead and block a space while regis...

Fancy greeting cards, the red roses, chocolates, teddy bears, late night parties and of course there is love in the air…ring any bells? Yes it’s the valentine's’ season! But are we still there? I don’t think so; time has changed this fairy tale sounding story into a whole new different feeling. We are now far away from such dreamy date night parties. But of course we are into a different zone that is much better. Lately, we have found the love of our life in the business or jobs we do. They are a part of our life, indeed an important one. But aren’t there problems in there too? Of course there are, being a businessman or a new startup owner; you are loaded with stress, especially the stress of managing your resources and office space. Running the show all alone and expecting results from it is absolutely one sided. By now you would have noticed how difficult it is to manage staff, take care of errands, make sure there is enough seating and power supply, have a constan...

We have heard many inspirational stories, many uplifting quotes and of course witnessed some of them happen in recent times. Golden Square has its own history of building the future of many companies by providing them the basic necessities needed to run the show. One such inspiring story for the day is of a leading clinical research company that already had almost 10,000 square feet of office space in a prime property like Divyashree Chambers near Richmond Road. The “ABC.CO*” lately confronted an issue regarding employees working in night shift. There was a construction activity going on near the office building during the nights that interrupted the calls of the team. When this issue became bothersome, the company started looking for a temporary office space that would aid them in delivering the projects on-time. This is when Golden Square lent a helping hand. Within a course of 2-3 days the entire setup was made and ready to occupy. The team then continued its operations smo...

Many entrepreneurs and professionals choose to work from home to save money. However, this may not be the best option for those trying to take advantage of the benefits what a physical office can offer. If you're looking to leverage the pros of traditional office space while avoiding the expense and commitment of a long-term lease, a co-working space can come to your rescue. Why? Read on to know – Networking Opportunities increase Operating from a co-working space will put you in close proximity to professionals of varying backgrounds and specialties, there is a chance for collaboration and easy exchange of ideas and information.  If you're looking to make business connections and learn more from these individuals then co-working space is definitely the best option. Flexibility In a traditional office space, you can get looped to a multi-year lease; co-working spaces like Golden Square are typically priced at an hourly and monthly rates and also based on ...