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World famous London business addresses for only £50 pcm

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This summer, the world will be watching London as the city hosts major sporting events and as a result there will be many advantages for businesses based here. If you are not presently based in London but would like to benefit from the positive association of a London business address why not a purchase a virtual office for only £50 per month.

To mark this extraordinary year, we have also now reduced the cost of a business address and mail handling at our 78 Pall Mall business centre, which is located on one of London's world famous streets, from £100 to just £50 per month.

The benefits of our virtual office services

Our virtual office services are available in 34 impressive buildings, at prestigious addresses in London's City and West End, West London, Amersham, Cambridge, Leeds, and Bristol. Buy online now for set up within 48 hours.

· Get 1 month FREE when you sign up for any 12 month contract

· Flexible, cost-effective virtual office services from only £50pcm

· 30 prime London business addresses - also available in Amersham, Leeds, Cambridge and Bristol

· Properties with no signage or branding

· Hire corporate meeting rooms by the hour

· Access to touchdown and executive business lounge services

· Business support services on a pay-as-you-go basis

· Transparent pricing structure and simple monthly fees

To find out more about our virtual office services or about 78 Pall Mall in particular, please call us on 020 3008 8889 or email virtualoffices@eogroup.com

Executive Offices Group and Cadogan Estate joint venture partnership

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Executive Offices Group (EOG) is delighted to announce its 10 year joint venture partnership with Cadogan Estate to be the serviced offices operator for Cadogan’s 11,000 sq ft office building at 45 Pont Street, Knightsbridge.

The Grade II listed building boasts an original brick façade and is istuated at the corner of Knightsbridge’s Pont Street and Cadogan Square. The 50:50 profit share lease is to be granted post various refurbishments with the aim of being fully operational and ready to open in early 2013.

The building interiors will reflect the premium ‘Argyll’ standard – the highest quality business centres and serviced offices that EOG offer. This prime West End location will be popular amoung boutique financial services firms and attract high-net worth local residents whom may require offices close to their homes.

Tim Giles, Chief Operating Officer at Executive Offices Group says, “We’re proud to have been chosen by Cadogan Estate to manage the operation of this historical building. We will be working with Cadogan to develop their serviced office brand to sit alongside our existing brands – Argyll, Palladia, Corpnex and Grosvenor Serviced Offices.

“The Cadogan joint venture comes as part of our aim to develop our portfolio by seeking new expansion opportunities. We are currently in the market for further acquisitions and are looking to take on new, similar partnerships, each with its own merits.”

Emma Southwell, Director of Asset Management at Cadogan Estate comments, “We selected Executive Offices Group due to the high quality of serviced office operation they provide which is compatible with our business aim of delivering top quality flexible space to small and new businesses entering Chelsea”.

Receive a Harrods gift card worth £25 or £50 with every half or full day meeting room booking at an Argyll meeting venue

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Argyll is delighted to offer all customers a FREE Harrods gift card with every half or full day meeting room booking made before 31^st December 2011. Simply book any meeting room throughout Argyll's outstanding meeting venue portfolio and we’ll send you a £25 gift card for a half day and a £50 gift card for a full day. Terms and conditions apply.

This offer is available at all Executive Offices Group business centres, including those throughout the Argyll portfolio. Visit the Executive Offices Group meeting room promotion page for further details.

To discuss your meeting room requirements or to benefit from this exclusive Harrods promotion courtesy of Argyll and Executive Offices Group, please contact us on 020 3008 8889 or email conferencing@eogroup.com

Terms and Conditions: Offer applies to half and full day bookings only. You must quote 'Harrods gift card' at time of booking in order to qualify for our exclusive Harrods promotion. There is a maximum allocation of one Harrods gift card per individual. Events must be booked before 31st December 2011 and must take place before 31st January 2012. Event must be fully settled before Harrods gift card is distributed. Harrods Limited is unrelated to Executive Offices Group and does not endorse or recommend its promotion. This promotion is managed, controlled and administered by Executive Offices Group and any correspondence concerning this promotion should be directed to Executive Offices Group and not to Harrods.

20% off your next booking at four of our top London meeting venues

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Over the summer, Executive Offices Group will be offering discounts of 20% on London meeting rooms and delegate packages booked before 31st August 2011, at four of its most prestigious locations located in the very heart of London: 33 St James’s Square, No.1 Grosvenor Crescent, Central Court and No.1 Cornhill.

Businesses of all sizes can take advantage of the benefits of world class facilities at some of London’s most sought-after addresses. Each location offers a range of different meeting and conference rooms, with varying sizes and layouts ensuring that each booking can be tailored to the needs of the individual.

“We’re always looking to encourage new businesses to use our state-of-the-art facilities, and reward our returning customers,” said Karina Hasnudeen, Head of Conferencing with Executive Offices Group.

“These discounts are our way of saying ‘Thanks’ to our existing users and improving access for small businesses to some of the best conference facilities in London.”

Benefits of Executive Offices Group’s London meeting rooms include:

High-tech equipment and a comfortable environment in unbranded buildings, right in the centre of London
All meeting rooms are available for bookings by the hour, half day or full day
Plasma screens, projectors, whiteboards, reliable broadband and optional video conferencing facilities are available
Ideal for conferences, presentations or training sessions
Lounge areas and optional catering facilities

Examples of the potential savings to be made:

Meeting room                Standard rate                 Discounted rate
6 person room              £70 per hour                   £56 per hour
22 person room            £180 per hour                £144 per hour
Half day delegate          £45 per person               £36 per person
Day delegate                 £65 per person               £52 per person

If you would like to find out more or discuss your requirements in greater detail please don’t hesitate to contact our Conferencing Sales Team on 020 3008 8889 or email conferencing@eogroup.com

Terms & Conditions:

The 20% discount applies to booking made before 31st August 2011. Discounted events must take place before 31st October 2011. Quote ’20% Promo’ at the time of booking to qualify for the promotion. Only one discounted booking is allowed per company. Additional catering and video conferencing facilities will be charged at the standard rate. Bookings must take place within standard office hours. For more information about hiring London meeting rooms offer and other facilities, including serviced and virtual offices, please visit the website of Executive Offices Group.

It's now quick and easy to buy our virtual office services online

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Executive Offices Group (EOG) has launched a new virtual office e-commerce site for businesses to buy virtual office services quickly and easily online.

Customers can choose a business address from 34 locations across the UK and select virtual office services for initial terms of 3 or 12 months. If customers sign up for any 12 month agreement, Executive Offices Group will also give the first month free. Additional services can simply be included in the package, including registered addresses, telephone answering services, touchdown hot-desking and executive business lounge membership.

John Drover, Chief Executive at Executive Offices Group, said: “It is clear from our customer feedback that businesses are confident about the benefits of flexible working, and we aim to be as innovative as possible in the services we provide to facilitate efficient and flexible work processes.

“The new virtual office e-commerce site will provide a quick and easy way for customers to buy a virtual office online, allowing them to tailor the service to their business needs. In the coming months, we will also be launching an online meeting room booking service, which will allow businesses to conveniently manage room bookings.”

To discover the benefits of EOG’s virtual office e-commerce site and purchase virtual office services please visit the website here.

Q4 figures from the serviced office sector indicate imminent return to growth for UK economy

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Results out today from the serviced office sector fly in the face of GDP figures showing a 0.5% contraction in UK economic growth during Q4 2010. With results from the serviced office sector traditionally seen as a precursor to wider economic growth, figures from Executive Office Group demonstrating a 150% uplift in performance compared with Q3 should be welcomed by industry.

John Drover, CEO, Executive Offices Group (EOG) commented on today’s figures, “Our Q4 results further the overall growth recorded in the serviced office sector over the course of 2010 – our wider customer base grew by 20%. In the past week alone, in which healthy levels of banking bonuses marked a renewed confidence in the financial sector, we recorded our largest number of office viewings and general enquiries since 2008; over 70% of which came from individuals and start-ups operating in the financial sector.

“Our message to industry in the context of serviced office performance is that there is light at the end of the tunnel. With entrepreneurship and start-ups critical to economic growth, the indication emerging from our customer growth implies there are reasons to be cheerful as we move through Q1 2011.”

Argyll and Executive Offices Group Give Away Harrods Gift Vouchers for Bookings of their UK & London Meeting Rooms

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Customers who book any Argyll or Executive Offices Group meeting room before 31st December 2010 will receive a Harrods Gift Card as a token of appreciation, with a £50 gift card given away for a full day booking or £25 gift card for a half day.

Customers of Argyll and Executive Offices Group are being given Harrods Gift Vouchers for bookings of their UK & London meeting rooms made before 31st of December 2010. Customers making a full day booking will be entitled to a £50 Harrods gift voucher while a £25 gift voucher will be given for a half day booking.

The Harrods voucher can be spent across 330 departments in the Harrods Knightsbridge store and online at harrods.com, towards a world of luxury goods as well as being used as payment in any of the store's 28 restaurants, cafés and eateries or even its in-house spa and grooming establishments.

Emily Smith, Marketing Director of Executive Offices Group said of the offer: “We’re very proud of the high standards of our meeting room facilities and this offer is our way of saying thank you to any customers who book one before the end of the year. The Harrods voucher makes a great gift, especially with Christmas coming up, and we’re pleased we are able to offer this to our customers.”

Executive Offices Group's high quality UK & London meeting rooms benefit from several key features, including:

36 outstanding unbranded business centre locations, primarily in London but also in Cambridge, Leeds and Bristol, across a range of period and contemporary properties
Professional audio/visual equipment including data projectors, plasma screens, whiteboards, laptops and broadband available to hire for your meeting
State-of-the-art video conferencing available at 16 centres
Dedicated conference coordinators and professional support staff
Catering services also available

For more information on this promotion, or on Executive Offices Group and its London meeting rooms, visit www.executiveoffices.co.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 3008 8889.

Offer Terms and Conditions
Offer applies to half and full day bookings only. You must quote 'Harrods Gift Card' at time of booking in order to qualify for our exclusive Harrods promotion. There is a maximum allocation of 3 Harrods Gift Cards per individual. Events must be booked before 31st December 2010 and must take place before 31st March 2011. Events must be fully settled before Harrods Gift Cards are distributed.

Harrods Limited is unrelated to Executive Offices Group and does not endorse or recommend its promotion. This promotion is managed, controlled and administered by Executive Offices Group and any correspondence concerning this promotion should be directed to Executive Offices Group and not to Harrods.

Argyll's Landmark London Meeting Rooms

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If you’re looking for a London meeting room of exceptional quality, Argyll offers a choice of two stunning landmark meeting rooms that strike exactly the right note.

Discreetly located within elegant period buildings in the City and West End, both of Argyll’s landmark meeting rooms feature beautiful interiors, executive furnishings and original period features. When you need to make an impact, these exquisite rooms simply can’t fail to impress.

Dome Room, Argyll, No.1 Cornhill EC3

Up to 24 boardroom style

Argyll, No.1 Cornhill is prominently positioned above Bank underground station and beside the Bank of England in the heart of the City of London. The stunning Dome Room offers a remarkable setting for any meeting. With its exceptional City views, solid wood circular boardroom table and domed ceiling complete with original plasterwork, this meeting room really does stand apart from the rest. The Dome Room seats up to 24 people in a boardroom setup and is also available for private dining and cocktail receptions.

Robert Adam Room, Argyll 33 St James’s Square SW1

Up to 22 people boardroom style

This superb Argyll building on St James’s Square was built by the renowned architect Robert Adam in the 1770s. With its ornate ceiling, elaborate fireplaces, antique mirrors and exquisite chandeliers, the building’s Robert Adam Room has been renovated to offer meeting facilities of the very highest standard. The room also benefits from superb natural light and unique outlooks from a private balcony overlooking the beautiful garden square outside. The Robert Adam room seats up to 22 people in a boardroom format.

Please don't hesitate to contact us on 020 3008 8889 for further details about Argyll's Landmark London Meeting Rooms or indeed any of the outstanding venues in our extensive meeting room portfolio.

Rare and Prestigious Belgravia Serviced Offices to Let

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Argyll, No.1 Grosvenor Crescent is a stunning Belgravia business centre, ideally located on the corner of Belgrave Square. Steeped in history, the building offers a range of exceptional serviced offices over seven floors. Several flexible, competitively priced serviced office suites are currently available to suit requirements of 2–30 desks.

Prestigious Offices to Let

A flagship Argyll business centre, No.1 Grosvenor Crescent has been meticulously restored to provide beautiful serviced offices and meeting rooms finished to the highest specification. Ornate plasterwork, original floor tiles and a magnificent central staircase are complimented by original works of art and beautiful furnishings. Office suites are designed to offer the best possible working environment, with many benefiting from impressive outlooks over Belgrave Square. The building also boasts a suite of three modern meeting rooms.

Rare Availability

Several flexible serviced office suites are currently available at Argyll, No.1 Grosvenor Crescent to suit a range of requirements. Bright and spacious, with plenty of natural daylight, these flexible areas can accommodate 2–30 desks and can be fitted to suit occupiers’ precise needs.

Like all Argyll suites, each office is available fully furnished for a competitive monthly fee on short, flexible lease terms. The centre’s discreet, yet attentive personnel provide all occupiers with a dedicated reception, personalised call answering, mail handling and a variety of business support services. Additional features of the centre include:

• Resilient bandwidth and Cisco IP telephones included in simple monthly fee

• Meeting rooms and video conferencing

• Kitchen facilities with complimentary tea and coffee

• Open 24/7 with access outside office hours

• Air conditioning throughout

• Highly trained, professional uniformed receptionist and support personnel

• No flags or signs anywhere on the building

• Admin support and a range of additional services

These prestigious serviced office suites are currently available at exceptionally competitive rates and represent an excellent alternative for any companies seeking conventional space in Belgravia. Furthermore, Argyll’s short, flexible lease terms offer the ability to adapt to changing business requirements without the constraints of a long–term conventional lease.

Further Information

For more information about this rare opportunity or to arrange a viewing of Argyll,

No.1 Grosvenor Crescent, please contact our Central Sales Team on 020 3008 8888.

New Pricing of Argyll's Virtual Office Addresses Makes Popularity Soar

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Entrepreneurs, freelancers and a number of small businesses are all releasing the benefits of Argyll's virtual office products with flexible, cost-effective services for hot-desking, mail handling, meeting rooms and virtual assistants.

Argyll business centres has reported a surge in demand for enquiries for their diverse range of virtual office products in Q1 2010. With everyone from freelancers to international companies eager to punch above their weight using this cost-effective method of raising their profile, Argyll is offering new pricing schemes and a range of packages to help encourage further expansion and growth as Britain begins to move out of the recession.

Starting from as little as £50 per month, individuals and businesses can benefit from a virtual office business address with mail handling services across some of Argyll's most prestigious serviced offices in London. These include highly sought-after locations in Mayfair and Belgravia. A wide array of additional services can be bought separately or as part of a package and include telephone answering, business lounge membership, touchdown/hot-desking and access to impressive London meeting rooms.

Benefits of a virtual office:

· All the benefits of a serviced office without the need to take on physical office space

· Reduce office overheads

· Explore new territories without a long-term financial commitment

· Create a prestigious impression for your business with a landmark London office address

· Access a wide range of impressive London meeting rooms and hot-desking facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis

· Receive additional business support services including admin and virtual assistant services

A virtual office address provides companies with the prominence and respectability of a prestigious office address without the physical office space and associated financial outlay. This makes them an ideal option for freelancers, self-employed workers, small businesses or international companies seeking a base in a new country. The increase in virtual office enquiries at Argyll shows that more and more people are realising the benefits of switching to this smarter way of working.