Wazzup Pilipinas!
The Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation (FBDC) has caught up with the newest trending business opportunity intended to target SMEs and startups. It is without any doubt that entrepreneurs are now greatly composed of even as young as new college graduates thus bringing assortment to the usual demographics.
I hear more and more newly grads that have set their eyes on opening their own business, either in a form of startup for those who need investment opportunities, or small and medium scale enterprises using capital borrowed mostly from their parents.
True enough, quite a lot of my younger friends are thinking of just spending a year or two with an employer but then soon resigning to setup their own business ventures. It is not only cool to become our own boss but also quite a remarkable achievement to be able to stand up on our own and receiving the full benefits and rewards once a business turns successful.
Though still one has to contend with very little financing capability thus many of these small time visionaries are eyeing on making a formal physical presence at coworking spaces. We all know that it's a lot better to meet our clients or partners at an office which we could call our own instead of lounging at coffee shops or restaurants.
Recently I've been getting a lot of event invitations that features new or expanding coworking spaces (shared offices) which confirms how popular this business venture has become. In a span of two weeks, I've been to four coworking spaces already, and this does not include the others that I've visited the past months of this year.
Square One BGC is a new coworking space offering of the FBDC that's strikingly huge. Located at the ground floor of the Bonifacio Technology Center which you can find at 31st street cor 2nd Avenue, its 200 sqm Social Hall alone could fit quite a lot of like-minded peeps for special events or gatherings. These minds are all aiming to soon become among the industry giants, and I am extremely hopeful that many would follow this trend, both coworking spaces and youth entrepreneurship.
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| I'm the early bird so you can see my bag at one of the seats located at the huge Social Hall |
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| The enormous 200 sqm Social Hall is an ideal place to hold events and gatherings |
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| Walking these halls will reveal offices A to M, the Pantry, the Meeting Room, the Printing Area and the Data Room of which some are still being completed |
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| The Library is also huge |
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| Check out the Square One BGC floor plan |
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| Monica Llamas Garcia is a woman of many hats. She may look familiar as you can also see her on TV wearing one of her many hats. |
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| Mario Berta, CEO of FlySpaces talks about popularity of co-working spaces worldwide |
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| Eli Yaneza, Business Development Manager of Square One BGC talks about the newest co-working space in BGC |
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| You can't help smiling with Francesca Padilla, Community Manager aka "Funbassador" of Square One BGC |
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| You might see these ladies often hanging out at the newest co-working space called Square One BGC |
I've asked a couple of key people from their business development headed by Eli Yaneza for some video invites and a short interview with Francesca Padilla, the Community Manager or "Funbassador" of Square One BGC. You may check them pout soon at our YouTube video channel at http://www.YouTube.com/user/wazzuppilipinas
Below is the official press release of the Square One BGC launch:
Beginning October 7, Square One BGC is opening
its doors to dynamic individuals who are determined to make the most out of
their ventures. The facility, built and developed by the masterplanners of BGC
and inspired by the same spirit that has made this fast-growing city a key
driver of business and lifestyle, is the newest co-working space in Bonifacio
Global City in Taguig.
Echoing the culture and energy of BGC, Square
One is the perfect venue where passionate and creative minds meet, literally.
While offering a fun and vibrant atmosphere, it is also a space that’s
conducive for work. It has all the amenities one needs to get the work done and
stay ahead of the game.
Square One also takes pride in offering three
things for its clients: convenience, community, and collaboration.
According to Eli Yaneza, manager for business
development, property planning, and office leasing of the Fort Bonifacio
Development Corporation, what makes Square One unique is its ”huge, 200 square
meters of open space that allows teams to interact with other people connected
to their industry.” This is called the Social Hall that can seat thirty to
seventy people. It can host a variety of functions including exhibits, and
product launches; as well as teambuilding activities, and parties that its
inhouse staff can help set-up. Another area, the Library, is another
almost-bare space to hold small-scale events.
For intimate conversations, groups working on a
project together can rent a meeting room that can fit up to ten persons. On the
other hand, individuals needing a quieter space, can lease one of the dedicated
desks available.
There are two ways to get a spot at Square One
BGC. One is to sign up through FlySpaces.com; another is to simply walk-in/drop
by the area. To make a payment, one can do so through cash, checks, or bank
deposits.
Convenience,
Community, Collaboration
Square One’s strategic location makes it
accessible to a lot of establishments – including retail, and coffee shops,
restaurants, service and convenience stores, and even parks – that anyone can
stroll right in for a breath of fresh air from work.
But if it’s impossible to go outdoors, Square
One has a pantry, where one can lounge in, or drop by for a much needed
caffeine fix.
High-speed internet, coffee and refreshments,
as well as messenger services around BGC also come free with the subscription.
This newest co-working space also takes pride
in creating a community of connected individuals. Its community manager, dubbed
as Square One’s “Funbassador,” does not only run the day-to-day operations of
the facility but also provides clients with the necessary connections to boost
his business, or endeavor. Yaneza explains, “Square One aims to foster
partnerships between our clients, to spark a collaboration that would be
beneficial to all parties involved.”
Square One organizes, and offers training
sessions or seminars on various topics to help individuals advance their
skills. Aside from that, the facility sets up other enjoyable activities such
as speed meetings, motivational discussions called SquareTalks, game and quiz
nights, panel interviews, and film screenings, among many others.
Yaneza reveals, “Together with our marketing
team, we will have Square One as the home of BGC’s Humpday Wednesdays, where
BGCitizens can sit back and relax during the middle of the week. Co-workers
will also get to enjoy exclusive discounts and freebies from partner BGC
establishments.
Square
One’s clients
Square One hopes to provide a productive
working atmosphere for freelancers and independent workers who are deemed as
“road warriors who work with a laptop, and are always on the go,” says Yaneza.
“Through Square One, we offer startups and
small businesses the opportunity to situate their offices at BGC. At a fraction
of the normal cost, they can work and grow their ventures in one of the
country’s key business districts,” Yaneza adds.
Square One is open from Mondays to Fridays, 8am
to 6pm. It is located at the ground floor of the Bonifacio Technology Center at
31st Street corner Second Avenue in BGC. For more inquiries, visit www.squareonebgc.com.ph
or contact Francesca Padilla at 09173933646 or francesca@squareonebgc.com.ph.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
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