Locations

Here is a list of locations that all OfficeKey members have access to:

BLUE ASH

Westlake Center
4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Directions

DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI

Scripps Center
312 Walnut Street, Suite 1600
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Directions

HYDE PARK

Rookwood Tower
3805 Edwards Road, Suite 550
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Directions

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Turfway Ridge Office Park
7310 Turfway Road, Suite 550
Florence, KY 41042
Directions

WEST CHESTER

Union Centre
9078 Union Centre Blvd,
Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
Directions

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"Do Home-Based Businesses Need a Traditional Office?"

We all know the stories of Apple and Google and many others that started with just a couple of guys in a garage somewhere.  At some point they outgrew that garage and graduated to an office.  Obviously in those cases the businesses saw incredible growth and that was the primary driver to pushing them out of the house.  For many others, things evolve more gradually.  The question is not when it is necessary to establish an office, but rather when is it advantageous.

As anyone who works from home knows, there are many advantages; lower overhead, no commute,  liberal dress code, flexible schedule, etc.  However, there are quite a few disadvantages as well.  It can feel isolating, make you stir crazy, there are endless distractions and possibly most importantly, it makes for a tricky situation when you need to meet with someone.  It’s likely that you may have the option to meet at a client’s office.  However, depending on the situation, meeting on someone else’s turf can potentially give the perceived notion of an upper hand against the visitor.  Of course people often take the neutral route and make Starbucks, Panera or the local coffee shop their go-to destination for meetings.  And that is all well and good but it is less than ideal considering there is little to no privacy and plenty of distractions.

The alternative is to subscribe to a shared office service or what many people refer to as a “virtual office”.  Companies utilize this setup to continue to reap the benefits of working out of the home but also leverage the access to meeting space and the address and services of professional office.  Because it is space that is shared the costs are minimal relative to the typical alternative.  A prestigious address gives a company validation in much of the same way that a portfolio of past work or a client list would.  It lets people know that you legitimate and established.

In a perfect world all companies would burst out of the gate and all decisions would revolve around how to handle a flurry of success.  Unfortunately that is not a reality for most businesses.  The real world is full of tough choices that have to be made using incomplete data.  Adding office space has to be done in a prudent way that will add value to a company.

To circle back to the question posed above, when is it advantageous to establish an office?  Obviously every business is unique so there are no blanket answers, but the key is knowing that the advantages are real and there for the taking with minimal investment.

"OfficeKey’s New Logo"

We started out on a mission to update the website and decided that the logo could use a refreshed look as well. Thanks to the talents of Once Blind Studios we were able to come up with something that will represent us well on many levels.

There are several characteristics that specifically touch on what we’re about. The most obvious feature is of course the buildings. They collectively represent the different type of office buildings we are in; from a 3 or 4 story suburban office building, up to a 40 floor skyscraper. However, more importantly it’s intended to show that any size business can create an office home with us. Additionally, OfficeKey subscribers can add or remove space as needed so it helps to reflect the building block nature in which companies create their office.

We tied in the company name by angling the top of the building to be notched like a key. And finally, when the logo is viewed entirely, it is similar to the power button symbol on a computer. We felt that was a strong and relatable image even if it wasn’t consciously apparent at first glance. Companies get a turnkey solution for their office that is ready to be powered up whenever they are ready.

"Top 10 Reasons to Choose OfficeKey Over Commercial Office Space"

I often find that we are competing against commercial office space providers.  When that occurs it is important for people to make certain that they are comparing apples to apples. Sometimes a commercial lease may seem like a better price relative to ours.  However if you dig into the details we are likely to come out ahead in value as well as on a square footage basis.

For the sake of argument let’s say that OfficeKey has a private office with 150 square feet that is available for $800 a month all in. On the other hand there might be a commercial space that is the same price but has 600 square feet. On the surface that seems like a better deal but there are several other factors to consider. On a most basic level is the fact that with OfficeKey, while your private dedicated space is only 150 square feet, your “office” will also consist of a reception area, a minimum of 6 meeting rooms at each location, and other common areas. They add up to a few thousand square feet compared to just 600. Not to mention that it is fully furnished and already has the receptionist position filled for you!

Another key point to consider is the lease term. Any business would be lucky to continually meet or exceed their projected growth, however that’s not always the case. By signing a lease for 5, 7 or even 10 years you better be sure to forecast accurately. The alternative is that OfficeKey provides the ability to expand or contract as needs change. Although that doesn’t mean that we can’t be a long term solution. Some companies use OfficeKey on a short-term basis but there are also examples of companies that have been with us for nearly 30 years!

With all of that said, here are the top 10 reasons to choose OfficeKey over a commercial space:

  1. Five locations for the price of one
  2. Access to Ohio and Kentucky
  3. Built in staff for the reception area, caller assistance, scheduling and other tasks
  4. No long term leases
  5. Ability to add or subtract space as needed
  6. Immediate availability
  7. Furniture is included
  8. Technology and equipment investments are made for you
  9. No utilities
  10. Free coffee (but we won’t hold it against you if you walk in with Starbucks in hand!)
"It’s Always Better to Meet In Person"

All the technology in the world can’t replace the value of a face to face meeting. It’s 2014 and cell phones still drop calls from time to time. How can we expect a teleconference with several people to go smoothly every time? We’ve all been here…
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"30 Years and Counting"

Welcome to the brand new OfficeKey blog where will provide updates on what is happening with our company as well as offer some insight into the office services industry as a whole. With the launch of our new website and logo we figured that in the spirit of progress and change it would be appropriate for our initial post to glance back at the past and see where we’ve been, and perhaps provide some perspective into who we are.

In 1984 the company was founded as an HQ Business Centers franchise with a location in downtown Cincinnati. Several years later a second office was established in the northern suburb of Blue Ash, followed by a third in Northern Kentucky in the late nineties. HQ Business Centers became HQ Global Workplaces and in 2004 was bought out by Regus. That marked a trend of large scale consolidation in the industry and most of the franchisees sold out. Fortunately when it was all said and done we were able to sever ties and come out on the other end as a completely independent operator. Now with 2 more locations added in the last decade we are the market leader for office services in Greater Cincinnati.

Back in the early years the company was built on value added services to the customer. And while technology has changed a lot of what those services are, that focus has remained unchanged. People might have come for the space but they stayed for the service (see some testimonials here). Space is space wherever you go. Some is nice and some is not so much (we like to think that ours are on the “nice” list). But at OfficeKey we know that our number one goal is the help our clients run successful businesses. And that doesn’t happen without a staff of industry veterans doing everything they can to provide the best possible service to those who entrust us to support them.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. We’re looking forward to engaging with you!

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