Big business services now available for small companies – and it’s pay-per-use!

Johannesburg, 6th September, 2006 – Habitaz Global Workspaces has released a range of new products designed to provide small businesses, mobile workers and professionals facilities and productivity services normally only found in their big business counterparts.

Says Hein Koen, director of Habitaz, “Our new services have been designed to complement our core offering of virtual office services and serviced office space, providing our clients with the flexibility to run their businesses efficiently and cost-effectively.”

The outsourcing of business services is becomingly an increasingly popular solution worldwide, as both small and big businesses try to improve their competitiveness.

“Habitaz has recognised the need small businesses have to quickly access reliable and affordable big business services such as serviced offices, receptionists, call answering, IT support, technology services and call centre facilities,” says Koen.
“These services give our clients access to resources they need to expand their small businesses, on a pay-per-use basis,” he added.  

Habitaz Business Support Services

Habitaz’ services include My Assistant, an on-line virtual personal assistant, secretarial and admin service; My Accountant, an accounting service from a certified accountant for everything from bookkeeping and auditing to income tax and financial planning; My Receptionist, which handles all incoming calls and ensures that messages are taken accurately and handed over promptly; and My Driver, a pick up and delivery service.

Habitaz Technology Services

Habitaz provides a range of information and communications services such as 24-hour remote and on-site IT support and management, online data backup, Web and e-mail hosting, PC service, conference calling facilities and on-line Habitaz account management.

Habitaz Business Centre Services

Habitaz has everything necessary to create a professional base for a business, including meeting rooms, hot-desking workspace, a wireless network, and advanced office equipment.

In addition, Habitaz’ CloneZone provides users access to an on-line printer and fax machine as well as binding and laminating equipment.

With HotOffice, users can book a private office by the hour while TechShop offers a huge assortment of IT hardware and business gadgets. Of course, no business can be without a place to store documents, equipment and other important items so Habitaz also offers its users a range of storage space options as well.

Habitaz Call Centre Services

Habitaz also offers a complete call centre service, staffed by trained operators, managed professionally and fully equipped. The service is ideal for small and medium sized companies which require an efficient customer contact centre, enabling them to develop and grow their businesses without huge capital outlay.

Adds Koen, “Habitaz opened its first offices in Bryanston and currently services more than 150 clients. We are also actively expanding operations to other major centres throughout South Africa. I believe that the new range of services from Habitaz will enable our users to focus on their core competencies and leave the day-to-day running and management of the office to the experts.”

Habitaz was recently nominated as a finalist in the Emerging Technology Top 100 Awards 2006.

About Habitaz

Habitaz provides a ‘virtual’ office infrastructure available on an hourly, daily, monthly or as needed basis. The company’s core products include CoreOffice, a virtual office with address, phone number, receptionist, call answering, serviced mail box, fax and telephone; Workspace, fully furnished open plan hot-desks, meeting spaces, high-speed wireless internet access and a range of support services; OfficeSuites, furnished and serviced private offices, PABX facilities and backoffice support; and GreenCard, a pre-paid debit card system which provides the user with access to all Habitaz services at a discounted rate.

Issued on behalf of:  Habitaz