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One of the major recurring expenses for entrepreneurs is the rent of office space for their startup. But that is not the only expense to fret about. There are internet and business grade facilities as well as furnishing to invest in. All in all, it can be quite an additional financial burden when you are just getting your feet wet in the business world.

Many people opt to work from home but this is not an effective solution as it doesn’t allow you to hire people to become part of your team. Also, there are a myriad of distractions to combat when working from home and requires one to be extremely disciplined.  A lot of energy is also spent in switching off the personal mode and moving to the professional mode.

Virtual Offices:

There are some who have tried their hand at virtual offices as well. This will require one to work with a team which is remote and connected digitally. This might be a possibility if you have a team that is technologically savvy and capable of working without onsite supervision. Yet, with issues of power outages in Karachi, this kind of working equation is also challenging. Meetings or conferences require the team to meet once in a month or fortnightly which can also be cumbersome to arrange.

Traditional Offices:

A traditional office in a business hub sounds like the best move but again the money that goes into making that rented space a functional office is staggering. A traditional office would basically just be four walls and a ceiling and might require you to bring in a designer to give it the look you want to impress your clients. Most importantly it would need you to install equipment including computers, printers, WiFi connections to mention a few to get your business operational.

Serviced Offices:

Business gurus advise that the best option for start-ups is to invest in serviced offices. Serviced offices are owned and managed by facility management companies yet they offer entrepreneurs high-speed Internet and business grade facilities, so you can transition into space easily.

With a staffed reception, shared conference and seminar rooms and short and long-term agreements a serviced office is just what your business launch needs. The popularity of serviced offices has risen because they cut down on overheads and property management functions, allowing staff to focus on what really matters—their business!

For the most affordable serviced office options located right in the commercial heart of Karachi, The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre might just be what your fledgling business is looking for.

With furnishing from IKEA, high speed internet, 24/7 uninterrupted power supply, centralized air conditioning, centrally located print, photocopy, scan and fax services, seminar and conference rooms, and security with CCTV monitoring, you just need to move in and get your business rolling.

Book a visit at The Nucleus now to take a pick from the best serviced offices available at flexible rental packages.

Many companies have their employees working from home but the lack of privacy and consequent inability to focus and coordinate with other colleagues has been an obstacle in productivity. Others have selected key employees and managers to report to work to manage and designate tasks.

Whatever the solution, it has become more important than ever to help create safe work place environs for our employees and colleagues. Simply hiding your head in the sand like the proverbial ostrich hoping this will pass soon will not help us get back on track. Many companies have taken a proactive approach and tried to make the most of the current situation.

Fakhri Trade Centre had always been a hub for entrepreneurs and promising business ventures and at this challenging time too, it is playing its part by offering remarkable rental packages on its private offices.

The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre located on Shahrah e Liaqat offer the perfect logistics for you to get a private office space that needs you to simply sign up and begin work immediately. These private offices are fully furnished with classically functional furniture from IKEA which will enable single persons to have their safe and secure, ready-to-work private working area. With a couple of private offices, which you and a key team member can occupy, your business will have the right system in place to handle obstacles and create new work flows.

This privacy comes with the added benefit of the FTC building offering high speed internet service, plug and play connections as well as landlines with the option of international calling that will help you stay connected at all times with your clients and stakeholders. You need not fret about not being able to go meet with clients and team members due to the lockdown when you are so digitally connected. Feel free to use conference lines, video meetings, and other tools to keep your team connected when some are working remotely.

The ambiance at The Nucleus offers exceptional privacy as well as the comfort of centralised HVAC Heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintaining thermal comfort as per ASHRAE Standards. The uninterrupted electrical power supply 24/7 helps you perform to your optimum.

The daily cleanliness and hygiene regime, the added presence of sanitizers and tissues in all FTC offices as well as awareness for regular hand washing has helped us foster a hygienic environment. Visit our website to book a visit to The Nucleus now and let your business play its part in bolstering the country’s economy.

Leaving a job and jumping into a dream start-up is something we all contemplate in our professional lives. But the reward of routine and a regularly earned paycheck every month stops us from taking that gamble. Thoughts of how expensive renting an office and all the other utilities and facilities needed keeps pulling an entrepreneur back from taking the jump into his own business.

When one is faced with the bleakest of times, then the fighting spirit in a human rears its head. This time of economic distress may just be a blessing in disguise for those young business minded individuals out there who had previously been stuck in the rut of service and employment. This may just be the time to gather your guts and go for the gamble of starting your own enterprise, which may prove to be a life-altering move.

For those of you who have a great start up idea or wish to jump into starting your own small business, Fakhri Trade Centre wishes to play it part in supporting such ambitious and hard working entrepreneurs. The Nucleus at FTC offers great opportunities to rent out private offices at affordable rates. These serviced offices come completely equipped with round-the-clock electricity, WIFI and uninterrupted internet connection as well as the comfort of a centrally air conditioned premises to help you in getting your business launched.

If you are an entrepreneur you don’t have to fret about investing in furnishing, utilities, air conditioning, internet connections or even printing and fax.  With a private office rented at The Nucleus you get flexible terms for your agreement. You can upsize or downsize your office space as per your needs. The Nucleus aids all ventures by providing access to administrative support in tasks like document collection or arranging couriers as well as optimum security, cleaning and general maintenance, which become crucial in these COVID-19  times.

With all these facilities, all you have to do is book a visit to FTC, finalize a rental plan and you’re good to operate your business. We want you to focus all your energies into giving your fledgling enterprise a great launch; let Fakhri Trade Centre worry about the office logistics and comfort.

On the other hand, a completely practical working atmosphere may seem feasible but might prove to be uninspiring and insipid. Thus, the right balance and blend of beauty and brains resulting in a purposeful office space.

Here are a few things you must keep in mind when choosing and designing a purposeful, rented office space:

Keeping your unique business needs first:

Every business is distinctive, so are its requirements. If you have an IT business and need more private office space then your needs differ from perhaps, an event management company that needs more conference rooms or meeting room space to accommodate and entertain clients. Your overall design will need to be a thoughtful inclusion of a number of different workspace types, which are separate enough from each other to be effective yet provide cohesion for maximum productivity.

Meeting the needs of your employees:

If you run a business and have handpicked your employees, you know exactly what you expect out of them. You also are well aware of what makes them tick and what drives them to perform.

To make your employees feel they are valued, it would be ideal if you asked them how they’d prefer to work, and the spaces and tools they’d need in your new workspace. Your team can highlight pain points and challenges, as well as essentials that would boost their productivity and speed up everyday tasks. Your new office space can then meets particular needs.

Improving employee morale will create positive energy that will resonate in your business as a whole. Creating a comfortable, pleasant and above all functional workspace will help your team thrive.

Apart from private office spaces, breakout spaces are a crucial part of purposeful design. Times, when the staff sits together to eat, unwind or just chat, can create a positive vibe, nurture goodwill and give impetus to teamwork. You can create the right spaces for such interaction in a purposeful office space striking the right balance between comfort, privacy, networking and professionalism

Paying Attention to Lighting and Furniture:

Along with the stratagem of your business and work preferences of your employees, the choice, use and placement of office furniture will play a big part in making a purposeful office space. Less is more is always a preferred mantra for modern work furniture. Having comfortable chairs, more storage options, tables inviting less clutter all have a direct impact on proficiency. Also, windows for natural light help keep employees fresh and charged and illuminate the workspace making it brighter and airy.

Giving Time for Adjusting to an Office Space:

When you finally opt for new office space, do make the first day an exciting one so that the energy level during this adjustment period to a new space remains high. If you have included your employees in the consultation and design process, there will be no fear of change. On the other hand, they may be really excited about their new workspace. Imagine how much ownership your employees will take if their workspace has been tailor-made to their requirements.

The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre, located in the hub of the commercial centre at Shahrah e Liaqat, Frere Road, offers the best possible options for purposefully built offices which offer uninterrupted power and wifi services and amenities. From shared office spaces to private offices; from a meeting, seminar and conference rooms, to flexible rental options—The Nucleus has proved to be a tailored solution for startups and veteran businesses alike.

A Productive Workspace to Spend Maximum Time:

Research shows that passionate entrepreneurs with nascent start-ups spend a lot of hours at their workplace because there is so much to be done and it’s a rat race against time. Regular 9 to 5 hours might not be enough to put in the 100% effort that a newly launched business might need. For this reason alone, a serviced office with the right amenities will put you in the right frame of mind to deliver your maximum output where you can comfortably spend a large chunk of your day.

The Right Office in The Right Locality:

A start-up business needs to get off on the right foot. It needs the right launch pad to give it maximum momentum and propulsion. The right location of your serviced office is the wisest impetus you can invest in.

Not only does an office in the hub of the city give you the positive energy and vibes of a thriving workplace but also helps you build powerful networks with other neighboring businesses that can help get things done. The location must be prime to allow easy commute for you and your team, give them easy public transport points, as well as a place that is accessible and easy to find for your potential clients.

Comfortable and Inviting for Clients:

Clients especially like to visit office spaces to gauge how professional you are. In order to reflect that you mean business, an impressive, professional and inviting workplace with a conference room to host client teams or private offices to seal deals speaks volumes about your work strategy.

A Resourceful Space for your Team:

A spacious and serviced office space gives you the confidence to invest in the most important tool of a startup–human resource. If you have the right office space you will end up hiring the right people to help designate tasks to make your start-up perform to its optimal level.

The team will be driven to perform and be professional in their behaviour if they have a proficient working environment, equipped with self-generated uninterrupted electricity and WIFI connections. In such a productive environment, you as a team leader will set the right tone for the pace of your work. Private offices for yourself and your team will also give your team the

motivation to produce their best.

The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre located at Shahrah e Liaqat, Frere Road, provides a start-up to the prime location to rent out the best options in serviced private office spaces. With facilities that will help you reap maximum rewards; this is one investment that will help get multiple returns for years to come.

From private offices to shared offices, from facilities like seminar hall and conference room to centralized HVAC Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning maintaining thermal comfort as per ASHRAE Standards—The Nucleus at FTC is every start-up’s dream office solution. The difference is, it’s doesn’t have to be just a dream anymore—it’s a reality waiting to be realized.

Here are five top reasons why you should be eager to invest in a private office for your enterprise:

Priceless Privacy:

The most obvious advantage is having privacy for yourself as well as for your valuable team members. In order to ensure that confidentiality of your ventures, documents, meetings and conversations is maintained, a private office is the only solution, especially if your work demands discretion.

Infusing your Personal Touch:

Every team member is unique and has an individual sense of organizing their tools and data. Each team members also possesses a unique set of quirks which sets them apart. A private office space for your employees allows everyone to be themselves, perhaps decorate their cubicle with pictures or personalized art creating an ambiance which will help them become happier and thus, more productive.

Sharing Amenities:

Renting out a private serviced office where you are sharing sought after facilities like a seminar hall, conference room, multiple printing stations, waiting lobby and bathrooms spaces with other enterprises, actually ends up being a wise and economical investment for start ups. Not only do you save money due to sharing in security, cleaning and maintenance paid for on a monthly basis, but also helps develop camaraderie and professional networking with your fellow entrepreneurs.

Creating Focus and Avoiding Distractions:

Private offices help employees focus on their tasks and maximize productivity in the peace and quiet of their familiar and comfortable work space. In case of an open office area there is always the distraction of visiting colleagues interrupting your creative flow and breaking your momentum. As a team leader dispelling the habit of unnecessary gossip among your team should be high on your priority list. Even the coming and going of visitors or delivery men can be annoying which can be blocked out with a clear demarcation of work space.

A Healthy Environ:

Not only does the availability of private offices encourage a physically healthy environ where contagious ailments like a cough or flu are prevented from spreading but also helps draw a few lines to avoid stepping on each other’s toes. The more employees are in each other’s way, the more chances of conflicts or clash of personality or habits arises. Private office spaces help draw those boundaries which creates respect for each other’s physical and mental health.

If you are looking for such a private office space for your growing business, then The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre FTC will help you attain all the above five advantages. Imagine the peace of mind that comes with housing your venture in one of the most advanced corporate earthquake resistant structures in Karachi, with spacious parking for your team and clients. Add to this private offices with ergonomic furnishing, uninterrupted electrical power supply, high speed internet service and multiple conference rooms with Skype and latest video conferencing tools and you’ve got yourself a business powerhouse.

Here are four evident signs that you need to upgrade your office in 2020:

Sign 1: Your team is multiplying:

The startup you began in the confines of your home or a one room office has now thrived to an extent that you have a team to call you own, delegate tasks to and share your burden. Well, what this valuable team needs is the right space with fully furnished private offices for their privacy where their creativity can burgeon. Add to this a seminar hall for regrouping on vital office projects, brainstorming, and professional growth seminars.

Sign 2: Your staff needs a jump start on motivation

If you feel your team is driving low on the motivation it takes to come to work each morning and give their 100 percent, then it’s probably time to upgrade the locality of your office. No matter how talented your team may be if they lack a workspace boasting of service offices that do not inspire them, they will never perform upto their potential. With an office that uses self generated electricity, your staff will never be in a lurch and the momentum of your work will never come to a jarring standstill.

Sign 3: You have clients who visit your office:

If you have a high powered meeting with potential clients, lunch at an elite restaurant will be too noisy or expensive. Wouldn’t it be ideal and save so much time and money if you had a fully furnished office space with private offices or a seminar hall and a reserved car parking for guests? What an ideal way to entertain your clients, have productive discussions and pitch proposals and help leave a lasting impression about your company.

Sign 4: Your image needs to be enhanced:

Today’s businesses not only need upgrading on services and manpower but a constant effort at image building. If you feel you want to target an elite and wider clientele, you need to project and upgrade the right image of your brand and services. An impressive office space will help you image build and attract your coveted clientele.
If your startup has felt the above mentioned signs then you seriously need to consider upgrading your office and moving into a facility like The Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Centre. The Nucleus is fast becoming the hub of rapidly progressing startups providing customized office spaces that are economic and efficient.

With flexible rental options and complete facilities including private and serviced offices, seminar halls, conference rooms and parking facility just to mention a few, this is the right choice to help give your startup the right boost to reach for the stars.

1. So you made up your mind to start up your business idea and have a plan but cannot find any funding. This common issue can be fixed simply by approaching Nucleus. How this is done is simple, all you have to do is pitch your idea at Nucleus and you can secure your funding.

2. A place to work from. Now you can work from home but, we all know that in Pakistan that would be not the most efficient thing to do. The Nucleus will be offering working spaces to you with an incredible amount of amenities going with it all at the most competitive prices.
   1. There is a separate issue when you’re an SME who is opening up a branch or a franchise of foreign business. But Nucleus solves this issue by similarly dealing with SMEs like a startup.

3. Resources are usually what many businesses lack when it comes to smooth operations and success. This point often makes people hesitant to becoming the best version of them. Now the Nucleus understood that and focused on helping business by providing them resources like an introduction or reference to other businesses, creative strategies, etc.

4. For any business, new or old, the most important thing to do to ensure success is to network. Every executive from any industry understands the importance of this part of the business world. Meeting executives from different industries or specialties will help you gain business or gain knowledge to help you get the edge over your competition. But where can you meet them? That’s the answer that Nucleus has. We provide you with networking opportunities along with strong references to help you grow.

5. This is the most important part since you will be facing a lot of ups and downs in business. That is very common since you will make a lot of mistakes as you learn and grow. After that repeated beating, it will tend to discourage you and your emotional state of mind plays a large role in your success. Nucleus provides you the environment where your business becomes your passion and turns you into the Rocky Balboa of entrepreneurship.

With the above-mentioned points, we are sure that you will be encouraged to take that step to change your life. So contact us by clicking here for any queries you might have or visit our site by clicking here to know more about us. We are looking forward to hearing from you about how we can help you.

Having an office in Pakistan is far more beneficial than starting up at your home. There are key advantages that help in getting quicker success for your startup idea by working out of an office than at home. Here are a few:

1. A professional working environment.
2. Amenities like a meeting room or a seminar hall.
3. An office address.
4. Networking opportunities with other like minded individuals.
5. MOTIVATION.
6. Access to power and internet at all times.

Now you can be assured that the above mentioned are just a few out of a very long list. With that said, we’re sure you understand the importance of having a workspace in Pakistan. So where should you start? Now we know there’re many options available out there that offer office space in Karachi and it can be tempting. But how we stand apart is upon the fact that Nucleus was set up by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Not only do we cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but helping businesses flourish and grow out of Nucleus is the bull’s eye we aim for. And the Nucleus does not plan on missing its target.

The Nucleus is located in the trade district of Karachi, in Fakhri Trade Centre, at Shahrah-e-Liaquat. This location enables you to have access to various businesses around and make it very easy for you to navigate around the city. So whether it is a business meeting, conference or anything of the sort, you will not have a problem moving around. There is also indoor parking available for your convenience as well as basic amenities like coffee. And the fact that Nucleus will help support you in your endeavors play a major part in your entrepreneurial success. So what are you waiting for? Click here and drop us an inquiry about how we can help you, now.

To overcome this major inconvenience, Nucleus at Fakhri Trade Center has established a state of the art seminar hall where you can hold your seminars and conferences with the capacity of up to a hundred people and is equipped with a podium and stage. The Nucleus Seminar hall has complete electronically controlled lighting, remote-controlled projectors as well as comfortable seats and seating arrangements for every type event. The main advantage of using this seminar hall in Karachi is the fact that it is being provided by an organization that deals in providing contemporary and avant-garde office space. Consequently, they are very careful in providing high-quality services to SMEs or individuals looking to utilize one part on their long list of amenities.

Having a seminar hall at your disposal for your conferences or seminars is a great asset available to you. The reason Nucleus has the best seminar hall in Karachi is due to the fact that they have done the research and developed their hall as per that research for effective learning. Plus studies have shown that seminars are a great way to showcase your ideas or for education because they will make your audience more receptive and engaging in your ideas. So what could be better than a seminar hall which has been constructed with the science of effective learning backing it?

At Nucleus, we value your time and your passion for your business, and we wish to provide you with the best services at the most competitive prices in the market today. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know how we can help your business grow. Go ahead and visit us at https://www.ftc.com.pk/nucleus/ for more information.