Our Pacific Business Centers – Sacramento – Watt office space is just off of Watt Avenue – one of Sacramento’s main thoroughfares – and offers easy access to the neighboring areas of Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Rancho Murietta, and Folsom. The concept behind PBC Sacramento – Watt is to offer full-time office space for rent, part-time offices, coworking space, executive suites, and virtual offices designed for image and convenience in the most cost efficient way.

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Four Ways to Get Publicity for Your Start Up

by Courtney Ramirez on April 23, 2013

Securing publicity for your start up is daunting. Avoid costly public relations firms and launch your own PR campaign. Taking charge of your own publicity will be a lot of work, but a lot of “sweat equity”, ingenuity and passion for your company will take your business a long way. No one knows your business better than you! Know your brand, know your market and know your mission inside and out. Enthusiasm is contagious and your goal is to infect everyone with the same passion you have for your new company.

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An important early step in your publicity campaign is to submit your start up to local media outlets and to websites that connect start up businesses. Local newspapers continue to be relevant media outlets to focus on if you are a local business start up. If you have a larger reach, submit to websites that welcome new start ups and offer free publicity to them. Do both, if possible. Continue Reading

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4 Benefits of On-Demand Office Space

by Courtney Ramirez on March 5, 2013

An on-demand office space is workspace that is available when a business needs it. But, these workspaces don’t demand a permanent presence from the business. For many small businesses, this presents the best of both worlds for several reasons.

Save the Expense of a Full-Time Office

With an on-demand office space, you aren’t responsible for all of the costs of the space. The office overhead expenses are paid by the virtual office provider it self, and you only take advantage of the office and services you need when you need them. Conference room meetingIf you don’t need to have frequent physical meetings, you don’t have to pay for full time office space or conference room space.  For many small businesses, saving on these expenses can mean the difference between staying afloat and running out of funds. Continue Reading

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How to Be as Productive as Possible This Year

by Courtney Ramirez on February 5, 2013

If you have made a resolution to ramp up your productivity this year, you aren’t alone! Business owners are constantly faced with having to wear multiple hats, and to do that they must squeeze as much out of each day. The key to making the most of your time is starting with a plan.

You need to decide what you are going to focus on in your business. What kinds of tasks need your personal attention, and which ones can be delegated to someone else? Continue Reading

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5 Tax Steps to Take Before the 2013 Tax Time

by Courtney Ramirez on December 20, 2012

No one knows exactly what will happen to taxes on January 1, but if you are in business, you can probably bet that rates are not likely to be going down. President Obama and Congress are involved in negotiations to avoid the fiscal cliff, which would result in higher taxes if a deal is not reached. Since current tax rates will expire at the end of the year, it’s a good idea to consider these 5 tax steps to take before the 2013 tax time to reduce your tax liability in any event.Tax Calculator

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Virtual Tour of our PBC Cupertino Office Space

by Keith Warner on November 20, 2012

Our Pacific Business Centers – Cupertino office space is strategically located with easy access from the 280 and 85 freeways. Our office space is next to Cupertino Square Shopping Center (formerly Vallco Fashion Park) and offers a variety of restaurants within walking distance. We offer Full-Time Office Space, Part-Time offices, Coworking and Virtual Offices designed for image, convenience, and efficiency. Let our professional support staff handle the details, so you can focus on what you do best—increasing revenue and growing your business.

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The Value of Professional Volunteerism

November 13, 2012

One can never know the path volunteering may lead… How about: caucusing with the FBI… striving to overcome fears of public speaking… traveling our great nation… winning lovely accolades… After quite a few years of idle, non-participation in my industry’s association, the Global Workspace Association (GWA), I decided this year to join a little-advertised task [...]

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Free Acupressure Day! – 11/9/12

November 8, 2012

  Free Acupressure Day! By Doctor Minet Sepulveda Friday 11/9/12 1:30PM to 3:30 PM at PBC San Mateo Come to PBC San Mateo Friday 11/9 afternoon… …and ask for your well-deserved  free acupressure massage. Doctor Minet Sepulveda will be your masseuse “extraordinaire” Friday. She is a Chiropractor, a Personal Trainer, the 2012 NPC San Jose Figure Champions, [...]

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What Makes Pacific Business Centers Special?

October 25, 2012
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EASY Tips for Greening Your Office

October 22, 2012

Green plants are a great way to create ambiance, fill unused space and provide clean air, but they aren’t the only ways to cheaply and easily bring more green into your workspace. We all know that “green” business practices are a good idea. Even if you don’t buy into the notion of saving the planet, green [...]

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