In this day and age, with more and more national and global businesses, and many individuals working from home, office-place requirements have changed.

Many companies are looking for a national presence and a professional virtual office provider such as Tok Corporate Centre ensures that your calls are professionally answered in your business name, your mail is directed correctly, and we welcome you and your clients when you use our facilities.

For sole traders and new businesses just starting out Virtual Offices offer everything a traditional office offers - without the overheads. For example, at Tok Corporate Centre we can provide a prestigious office address, mail forwarding, access to meeting rooms, office facilities such as hot desks and photocopiers, and more. The support of this terrific administration team at your fingertips is an absolute advantage in business. The team is available 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday for your every business need.

Tok Corporate Centre has a wide range of executive professionals currently using their virtual services – ranging from public relations executives and health professionals to property sales staff. Service plans are tailored to meet the needs of the individual, plus the agreements are monthly, so you’re not locked into any long term contracts.

Prices are surprisingly affordable, particularly when you compare the cost to having to rent a permanent office space, purchase equipment and hire full-time office staff.

Tok’s Virtual Office service plans start from only $50 plus gst per month. Plus, as Tok Corporate Centre is part of the CEO group, you’re also welcome to “drop in” to CEO’s other locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, plus its wider network of more than 700 affiliated locations world-wide, where you can use your “virtual office” for no extra charge.

For more details call Centre Manager Sarnia on (03) 9296 2000 or email enquiry@corpexec.com.au

Newly established company, Empire Property Investors, recently set up business at Tok Corporate Centre.

Simultaneously opening new branches in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide as well as Melbourne, the integrated property firm specialises in house and land packages and apartments (both new and off-the-plan, low and luxury ends), property investment, property development, finance and property management.

The company has three owners, including Norma Bula, who is Melbourne branch Director. Occupying two Tok Corporate Centre suites, Norma looks after property acquisitions, while Sang Duong is in charge of sales. There’s also a team of 10 consultants, primarily based ‘on the road’ .

Norma decided on a serviced office, after previously heading up a similar company where: “We spent $20,000 per month just on office rental, and were over-capitalising for something we didn’t need.”

Of Tok Corporate Centre, she says: “It’s clean. The girls are lovely, and because they do everything for you, we don’t need our own receptionist.”

Norma says security was also a big concern for her: “From a women’s point of view it’s safe when you’re leaving late, because the car park is secure.”

With a busy lifestyle, Norma says the convenience also won her over: “It’s close to eateries, and services like the chemist, Safeway and retail shops. It’s so close to the city, and I also drive a lot to all suburbs, so it’s a great mid-way point.”

Norma uses Tok Corporate Centre’s boardroom for team meetings, larger client meetings and seminars which they hold every few months. The seminars are for people wanting to learn more about the property market. Check the website for next session dates – www.empirepropertyinvestors.com

Norma and her co-directors are no novices to the industry. Together they have sold more than 4000 properties throughout Australia over the past eight years.

Empire Property Investors uses strategic insight and analysis, based on methodical market research and analysis, to identify property opportunities and assist clients in making sensible decisions. They also directly source property in prime locations that provide strong capital growth and high return on investment.

If you’re a first home buyer, or an investor looking on advice to expand your portfolio, feel free to drop in and say hi to Norma or Sang, or phone (03) 9296 2070.

If you notice an extra flurry of activity at the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation over the coming weeks, it’s because they’re gearing up for their annual Silver Ribbon Exposure Gala on Saturday 17 October.

To be held at Peninsula at the Docklands, and with a La Dolce Vita (1950s Italian) theme, the event is an important fundraiser for the Foundation, which aims to foster research into finding a detection test to diagnose the disease at an early stage .

Currently there are no effective early screening methods for the malignant tumour which appears on the ovary, and yet one woman dies from ovarian cancer in Australia every 10 hours. When detected early 80-100% of women will survive beyond five years compared with only 20-30% when diagnosed at a late stage.

The Foundation’s head office has been located at Tok Corporate Centre for nine years, with seven staff currently based there. The Foundation also has a research team of seven full time research appointments based at Prince Henry’s Institute.

If you’d like to help this important cause, and support a neighbouring business in the process, you can pop into the office anytime to purchase a $5 Silver Ribbon...which serves as a continued reminder of the passion needed to search for a breakthrough and deeper understanding into the disease.

Also feel free to pop in if you’d like more information on the Gala Dinner, visit our website at www.ocrf.com.au or phone 1300 OVARIAN for more details.