Second Office: First Class Office Solutions

Isn’t it exciting to find world class businesses in East London?  One such business is Second Office, established in August 2011 by Sibongile Booi when she noticed that there was a lack of efficient, yet cost-effective, corporate and business services available for new start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs in East London.

Starting with small premises on Western Avenue, Second Office built up a loyal client following that allowed them to expand their business and move into their beautiful modern new premises across the road from Vincent Park.  These beautifully appointed premises offer local business the option to rent office space in up market premises for the short, medium or long term.  Rent an office on a monthly basis and you have the option of utilising a full range of administration and support services available on tap.  You will be hard pressed to find a better venue for your conference or training sessions, or for that once-off meeting with an important client.  Reps looking for a professional environment to catch up on emails … or to hold a client meeting will find no better venue to showcase you and your business in the most professional light.

The professionalism and success of this business is a reflection of the lady herself.  When you meet Sibongile Booi, the first impression is one of a quiet, modest and extremely well spoken professional lady.  It is only on getting to know her better that you find out what a dynamo she really is.  Born in South Africa, Sibongile spent 12 years living in Toronto, Canada where she attained a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Computer Science at Ryerson University;  a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry at the University of British Columbia and worked as a Management Consultant for Accenture.  Proficient in English, Sotho, Xhosa and French, Sibongile has a strong managerial background with senior level local and international experience and cross sector exposure. Results driven, self-motivated and resourceful, Sibongile possesses all the skills necessary for running a business such as Second Office.

But that is not all!  In her spare time, Sibongile has also managed to obtain her helicopter pilots licence proving the adage, ‘if you want something done, give it to a busy person’!

It is no surprise then that Second Office offers it’s clients an inclusive professional service with all the ingredients a business needs to succeed.  In today’s world, young entrepreneurs and people who want to expand their business without incurring much cost are now opting for ‘virtual offices’ as it provides instant professional business accommodation and services without being tied down by long term leases or the difficulties of purchasing your own premises.  This emerging sector is growing at a fast pace in response to the changes and demands of business.

Don’t for one moment think that Second Office only offers business premises.  This forward thinking company has made Second Office a one-stop business service centre which assists entrepreneurs, companies and businesses, both locally and nationally, with their business ventures in East London.  Administration services such as switchboard, filing, photocopying & faxing is available.  Use Second Office to answer your calls and forward on your messages.  Need a postal address to have your mail and those all important business documents delivered to?  Second Office provides a mail receipt and forwading service for their clients.  My personal favourite however, must be the concierge service.  Need someone to collect your children from school, your boss from the airport … or your suit from the drycleaners?    Second Office provides all these services to make the business persons life easier and to allow them to concentrate on their core business.

When you read the impressive range of services provided by Second Office, you may be forgiven for thinking that you are in Johannesburg or Cape Town, or some international city.  Arn’t we therefore lucky that local business has a tool such as this to showcase our local business to local, national and international players.

If you have not tried Second Office, why not?  Give them a call … your business will not regret it.