DataTech News & Blog

June 25, 2021

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Be an Effective Leader in the Boardroom

Walking into a boardroom shouldn’t be a chore, and it shouldn’t be a boring affair for all those involved. As the leader of your company you need to instill a sense of pride and accomplishment in your staff, the boardroom is a great way to do that. At DataTech our boardrooms are always busy, and we have learned what makes a good meeting and a bad one. Lead The Boardroom Meeting Know The Audience Knowing your employees and their different styles of communication can make boardroom meetings much easier to manage. Make sure that everyone’s style fits into the way that communication is handled. A good way to do this is to ask everyone’s opinion on things, as some people are more prone to listening and might become frustrated when their voice isn’t heard. Listen More Often The biggest but often under looked aspect of being a good leader is […]

June 17, 2021

Moving The Office Tips

Has COVID-19 impacted your current office space? Many office spaces have gone out of business in the past year. There also comes a time when every company grows too much and needs a bigger space, or an entrepreneur needs to move from the home office to a professional work space. DataTech has tenants moving in all the time, and we have picked up some great tips for moving the office. Moving Offices Plan for Larger Items Desks, chairs, shelving units are all a pain to move. These are heavy, bulky and often take more than one person to move. Make sure that you and your staff are capable of moving these larger items. Before you attempt to move these items, make sure to take them apart as good as you can. If you have any IKEA furniture but lost the instructions, they have a website of all the old IKEA […]

June 10, 2021

Reason to Rent Office Space

Renting an office may seem like a luxury you can’t afford. However, there are plenty of affordable ways to rent office space. Renting office space is an ideal solution for both the new and established business. Here are some reasons on why renting an office space is worthwhile investment. Reasons to Rent Office Space Experience Natural Network Opportunities Getting to know other businesses in the office space is a great way to network and connect with other local businesses in the area. These interactions could prove valuable in the long run. Here at DataTech Business Centre, we have been home to a multitude of different businesses in the greater Victoria area. Maintain a Professional Appearance Give the right first impression to clients. Clients would much rather meet in an office environment than inside a Starbucks or at your home. If you have any diplomas or certificates, hanging them on the […]

June 3, 2021

Burn calories and trim fat at your desk

Wow! It’s hot out! Summer 2021 is clearly on its way to Victoria. One of the most important parts of one’s day is physical activity. Staying seated at a desk all day can be extremely harmful to us long term. Studies show that sitting at a desk all day decreases heart rate and results in calories burn drop of 120, that’s an entire beer! Fear no more, follow these suggestions to maintain your heart rate while sitting at your desk. Burn Calories by Sitting? Standing Desk Increasing in popularity are standing desks. By using one you can increase your caloric burn by up to 400 calories! Even better? These desks fold down should you choose to take a break and sit down. Check them out here: https://www.varidesk.com. Arrange your office Stretch things out a bit! When you have everything in arms reach, your movement really slows down. Space things out […]