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Meet Britany!

About Britany: My name is Britany and I was born and raised in Northern Virginia. I graduated from Potomac High School where I also became a licensed Cosmetologist. I am currently enrolled in getting my Bachelors of Science in Human Resource Management and a minor is psychology.

My role at DC Workspaces: I am currently an Executive Associate at the Georgetown location. I handle all of the dedicated and virtual client’s mail, answering their phone calls, and other administrative duties on a daily basis.

Best part about working at DC Workspaces: Definitely the clients. I love building relationships with our clients and getting to meet new people. Our clients are loyal and dedicated. I have worked in Customer Service a little over 8 years and I absolutely love getting to know people and making sure their needs are fulfilled.

Favorite workspace/location: Hands down, Georgetown! There are many food places and shops within walking distance. The view of the Potomac Waterfront is amazing, everyone is very friendly, it is a very peaceful location, and to top it off, the new renovated office is absolutely beautiful!

Interests outside of work: I love singing, dancing, writing, doing charity work, print modeling, and spending quality time with my husband.

Many people dread the idea of meeting complete strangers at events and pitching their business.  However, networking can be a beneficial way of creating new leads and new business opportunities to help your business grow.  

How to Network More Effectively:

• Know that networking is a two-way street: When meeting people that you may want to work with, it is very important to get as much information and knowledge as possible. It is also important to ask questions regarding their business such as:
• What products or services does your company offer?
• Who are your clients?
• Who is in charge of the buying decisions?
• How are you different from your competitors?
  
  
• Evaluate your contacts: Filter through your contacts to see who is worth establishing a working relationship with. It is also good to take a look back at people from your past that may also benefit you and your business.
• Spend time social networking: You should use social networking to your advantage. The benefit of social networking is to share or create relevant articles that your audience would find informative. Start a conversation on twitter or message a contact through LinkedIn.
• Stick to your lane-Attend the events and conferences that relate to your business. Networking can be exhausting, so don’t your waste time attending an event where you will not be of service. Join Meetup groups in your field, get involved with your local business improvement district (BID), check out events on Eventbrite, etc.
• Set Goals- Aim to meet at least three people at networking events who could possibly turn into customers and follow up with after. The quality of your conversations is most important- not gaining 50+ business cards from people you will never speak to again.
• 70- 30 Split- Let your potential contact speak 70 percent of the time and listen to see if there is a potential business opportunity.
• Network the networkers- Scout the people you know who are committed to networking. If you keep seeing the same people at events introduce yourself and get to know them. They may have a multitude of leads for you.
• Post Network Follow-Up- This is probably the most important part of networking effectively. If you suggest meeting for lunch or coffee to discuss a potential business relationship, make sure you follow your word. Connect with your contacts on LinkedIn and set up a day and time to discuss how you could build a business relationship.

Although networking can be intimidating as first, it can be a very rewarding experience for you and your business.

In order to have a successful business, you should maintain a friendly working environment. When you have good relationships with your peers at work, it makes others enthusiastic to be in the presence of you and your co-workers.

The first rule of a successful business is GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! When you are working with business clients, it is very important to know how to provide excellent client experience that will give a great impression and result in your business BOOMING!

Coworking options are becoming the modern way of working and a great way for companies to save money. However, there are many perks to having your own private office which can help increase productivity during the workday.

• Privacy: An enclosed office space gives the worker the advantage of escaping any distracting noises. You are able to close the door and have a private conversations in person or on the phone. It also provides a sense of security and the freedom to personalize your space to your own discretion.

• Concentration: You have a secure space that allows you to work without distracting sounds, sights, and smells.

• More space: Generally, an enclosed office has more space than a cubical. Having more space is great for moving office furniture and supplies into your own walk-in space. It is also great for complete organizing and clutter-free space that would allow you to work more efficiently

How do you stay productive during the day with many tasks to complete? There
are many ways you can be more productive during the work day. Start 2016 off on the right foot with these tips. 

Starting a new business in 2016? Writing an effective business plan is a vital part of your business success. A business plan is a written description that usually projects the next 3-5 years of your business goals and how to achieve them.  Here are some tips to help build your business plan. 

Before building your business plan you should:

•  Determine your goals and objectives
• Outline your financial needs
• Consider marketing your plan

•  Be confident: Make sure that your ideas are realistic and represent what you are promoting your company to be.
•  Make sure all of your visuals are intact: Graphs, charts, and images are a great way to bring your concept to life.
•  Be creative: You want your plan and future company to grab the attention of others. Create unique tactics that would leave a lasting memory.

•  Execute your business description
• Add marketing ideas and strategies
• Add competitive analysis to determine your strengths and weaknesses within your market
•  Figure out the financial factors