16
Business
November 1 – 14, 2014
www.SanTanSun.com
Bravo Business Center offers private and virtual office services BY ALISON STANTON
As small business owners, Theresa and Dustin Dobson understand that sometimes people outgrow their home offices. That knowledge inspired the married couple, along with Dustin’s sister, Hallie Richardson, and her husband, Matthew, to open Bravo Business Center in Chandler. As Theresa explains, Bravo Business Center provides full-time private offices, virtual office services and on-demand meeting spaces in an attractive and state-of-the-art facility in Ocotillo. Dustin and his sister Hallie are fourthgeneration Chandler natives, Theresa adds, and all four owners are committed to helping local business owners succeed. To celebrate the grand opening of Bravo Business Center, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event, which is open to the public, is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the center. “We provide small business owners with high levels of customer service in an outstanding environment,” she says. Although other places might provide similar services, after seeing what was available, she and the other co-owners found a void in the quality of customer service and the aesthetics of design. “We did quite a bit of research nationwide to see what is out there, and we felt we could really improve on what
is already in existence,” Theresa says. Bravo Business Center features 11 executive suites, which range in size from 125- to 196-square-feet. Rates start at $635 per month, and although many clients are renting on a month-to-month basis, Theresa says those who wish to do a long-term lease may negotiate with them for a lower rate. “People can rent a business space for a month and test the waters and see how it goes and they don’t even have to bring anything with them except their computer; we are wired and ready to go,” she says. In addition to a professional staff and a personalized answering service, tenants also have 24/7 access with a keycard, high-speed Internet and a hightech phone system. “We can also take on several hundred virtual offices, and we have day suites that people who work at home can rent for a meeting,” she says. “This is a great option for people who typically meet clients in places like Starbucks or at their home offices, and have the desire to step up and make a more professional image.” Theresa says she, Dustin, Hallie and Matthew have all been pleasantly surprised with the number of people interested in Bravo Business Center. About 40 percent of the suites have already been rented. “One word that really resonated with us and what we are doing came
WHAT’S IT WORTH? The summer is upon us and, with temperatures in the 100s, I am sure you would like the opportunity to get away for a long weekend to a “cool” vacation spot. You can generate that extra cash to enjoy this break by using an asset you already own. Is there something in your safety deposit box, garage, a drawer or maybe on a wall in your home that has value and can be converted to cash? Take some time and look for this asset that no longer is bringing you pleasure or is not appreciating and find out “What’s it worth.” There are experts who have the capability to evaluate collectables, jewelry, art, etc. through research and market knowledge who will provide the estimated value of your
item. There are consignment stores on every corner that will take the item and attempt to find buyers. There is also the Internet, which is becoming a mall and shopping center. The valuables that before were not readily saleable now can be sold 24 hours a day. But first you need to have the experts determine a value. From this point, the marketplace will determine the true selling price. Also ask the experts if they are possible buyers of the assets. It will expedite the conversion of the item to cash. Please take the time on one of these hot days to search for valuables that can be converted to funds for a break from the heat. Remember there are experts and buyers who want to assist!
— David Goldstein
Owner, Biltmore Loan and Jewelry
“BILTMORE BUYS OR LOANS ON ANYTHING YOU OWN”
RIBBON-CUTTING CELEBRATION: The Chandler Chamber of Commerce will host a ribboncutting ceremony for Bravo Business Center on Thursday, Nov. 6. Submitted photo
from one of our clients. He said that being here would offer him credibility,” Theresa says. “It is so nice to hear people who are renting from us say, ‘I feel really good about this.’ We are looking forward to helping improve people’s professional images, one client at a time.” Bravo Business Center is located
at 2705 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 2, Chandler, in Dobson Town Place Business Park. For more information, call (480) 568-0180 or visit www. bravobusinesscenter.com. Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com