FAQ
OFFICE SUITES FAQ
- What is Chambers Business Suites and how does it differ from traditional office space?
Chambers Business Suites is located directly across from the Chicago River, on the 9th floor of the former Jewelry Exchange Building. Our offices are not only situated inside a landmark building, but are conveniently located for public transportation access. Chambers Business Suites provides fully furnished offices with state-of -the-art technology, personalized reception services, business and concierge services, kitchen areas and conference rooms.
Traditional office space requires you to invest time and money into setup, distracting you from your business’ functionality. Chambers Business Suites assumes the responsibility of handling build-out costs, IT configurations and infrastructure, reduces payroll needs for administrative services, all while allowing you to focus solely on the success of your company.
- What are the terms of a Chambers Business Suite Service Agreement?
Traditional office space and other shared office suite providers require you to sign a long-term commitment convoluted with unreasonable terms. Chambers Business Suites has no minimum Service Agreement allowing you to not only feel comfortable, but also designed to grow and change with your company. Our Agreements are simple and have no hidden fees. Chambers Business Suites invites you to come in and review these terms before even committing to sign.
- Is Chambers Business Suites commercialized like other providers can be?
Chambers Business Suites is managed by specifically trained staff to ensure a five star business environment. As part of Chambers’ dedication to superior service, management is located within our location. Our focus is to provide you an unparalleled office environment and offer you a new way to work. Unlike many other shared providers, Chambers prides itself in being a boutique center. You will never be just another client; your business’ success is our success.
- Can Chambers Business Suites work with the changes of your business?
Yes. Our business model and agreements allow for customization to your business. Whether you are experiencing difficult times and need to downgrade or are having great success, Chambers Business Suites is there to ensure that you continue to run your company smoothly. Allow our experienced employees to assist you through any and all of your business’ changes.
- Will my business be taken care of when I am away from the office?
With Chambers Business Suites’ state of the art equipment and dedicated staff, your business will continue to operate as if you never left. With our VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone handsets, you are able to take and operate your phone and business number anywhere in the world. Additionally, our receptionists will manage your calls and mail during your absence while always staying in contact with you.
- Do I have control over the setup of my office?
Chambers Business Suites works with your comfort in mind. Each of our offices are setup and designed to your liking. Our offices range from 85 sq. ft. to 510 sq. ft. and come completely furnished depending on size with desks, chairs, storage, phones and internet. When meeting with a Chambers’ representative, you will determine the best and most efficient setting for you and your company. Furthermore, we provide complimentary IT configuration to our high speed network equipment upon moving in.
- What comes with having an office with Chambers Business Suites?
Let us take care of all of the issues that come with running an office day-to-day, from IT and phone maintenance to answering your phones and screening your calls. Your personalized switchboard is staffed by carefully selected and professionally trained receptionists who screen calls representing your business and make confidentiality their top priority. Each business is provided direct phone lines with state of the art phone handsets, a main business phone line with call answering and screening by our receptionist. Each individual is provided voicemail with remote access and e-fax line. Additionally with your complimentary IT configuration, our IT specialist will give you access to several high speed printers.
- What types of support staff are available?
Chambers Business Suites’ personalized switchboard is staffed by carefully selected and professionally trained receptionists who screen calls representing your business and make confidentiality their top priority. Also,available from your receptionist are administrative services, whether it be daily tasks or on demand projects our receptionists are there to assist your business’ needs.
We offer a wide range of business services such as private business advisers, an in-house General Council for legal advisory, accounting payroll services, quarter/annual tax filings, and marketing/advertising services.
You can order all your office supplies through corporate partnership to ensure that you get the lowest, corporate prices.
Our concierge service enables you to book meeting rooms, hotels, private jets, and any other business affairs that may arise by simply dialing your office phone.
The Chambers staff is available to help you coordinate your next business event. Corporate catering and corporate event planning are just two convenient services offered at this location.
- How soon can I begin to work in my office once an agreement is signed?
Unlike traditional office space, there is no lengthy negotiation process or move in period. Once signing an agreement, the move in process is quick and simple. Meet with a Chambers’ representative to communicate your office equipment demands and move in the same day.
- Can I establish a business presence within the center?
Yes. If having your business name displayed is something you require, Chambers Business Suites can provide. With your customized business logo, we can design a business name plate right outside your office door.
- What types of business services are available through Chambers Business Suites?
Chambers Business Suites offers a wide range of business services such as private business advisors, an in-house General Council for legal advisory, accounting payroll services, quarter/annual tax filings, and marketing advertising services. From the commencement of your agreement, Chambers is ready to make your business successful. In one easy step we can port in your already existing business telephone number to our VoIP phone system, take over the hosting and managing of your website, create your business logo and print your business cards. These are just a few of the many ways Chambers Business Suites is prepared to reduce the stress of managing a business.
PROJECT SPACE FAQ
- What does Chambers Business Suites’ project space provide?
Whether you need a conference room for an hour or large work space for a week, Chambers Business Suites has offices and rooms dedicated for your project. With our high speed Internet connection and professionally trained staff, your business needs are sure to be met. Technical and administrative services are available for you to execute your project successfully.
- Why choose our center for your project space?
Our low costs and on demand services, leaves the small details and worry to us. Our center is designed to handle any business presentation or project flawlessly. Our staff is there is to make your meeting as productive as possible. Chambers Business Suites provides all equipment needed for any type of business need, from TV’s to printing services, we have it covered.
- What types of meetings take place in Chambers Business Suites’ project space?
Chambers Business Suites are able to accommodate any of your business functions. Whether you are in need of web conferencing, training space, or document review we are able to service your business needs. Each of our project spaces are equipped with phone, internet and printing and copying services. Our professional and dedicated staff is on call to make your meeting run smoothly.
- What types of services are available to me the day I reserve project space?
Whatever assistance you need, Chambers Business Suites has the solution. From reception and administrative services to get your meeting organized to catering for you and your guests, we can provide it all. Project space can be equipped with writing materials, beverages, IT devices, and any other request. Just let us know in advance what you will require and our staff will manage your project just as you want.
VIRTUAL OFFICE FAQ
- What is a virtual office?
Virtual offices allow you to impress your clients without having to always be in an office. Chambers gives you the opportunity to have a prestigious business address and work from home with the Virtual Office packages. Allow our receptionists to answer your calls, receive your mail or book conference room reservations. Virtual Offices allow you the flexibility to run your company where, when and how you want.
Choose from one of our four packages to get your business started today. Customized options allow you to choose the option that is most economical and most efficient for your business. Our staff has been expertly trained to handle and maintain your business, even when you are not there. Our receptionists and client services employees take the responsibility of managing your calls and mail all while keeping you connected. With the option of conference room time and day office time, Chambers Business Suites promises to uphold your company’s image.
- How do I use my conference room or day office hours?
Chambers Business Suites has designed packages that allow you to hold your most important meetings in the center the way your company deserves. Conference room hours give you access to our state-of-the art rooms to hold your business meetings. Administrative and IT services are also available with these hours. Allow for specialists to organize and oversee your meeting per your request.
Day offices give you access to a Chambers Business Suites’ office and guarantees you privacy. These office hours are available in our Gold and Premium Virtual Office packages. Equipped with your private office is a Chambers’ day, VoIP phone handset yours to use for the day.
Simply call the receptionist or stop by the receptionist desk to book your conference room or day office reservation. Leave the coordinating and setup to us!
- How can a Chambers Business Suites’ virtual office benefit my home business?
Having a prestigious business address is a guaranteed way to impress any client. With a Chambers Virtual Office, you can hold your meetings in our offices at economical prices and maintain a superior image. With our reception services and mail handling your business will stay organized and efficient even while you are operating from home.
- Can a Virtual Office allow for my business to grow?
Yes. With our no minimum Service Agreements, Chambers is prepared to grow with your company. When your company has reached successful heights and is ready to take physical office space, the transition is easy and seamless. Your phone number and address stay the same, making the move easy and painless. Our receptionist and client services employees are ready to assist you when that time comes.
- Can I have my calls forwarded with a Chambers Business Suites’ Virtual Office?
Yes. When completing the signing process all you have to do is specify where and how you would like your calls answered and received. Our receptions can answer your calls with your personalized greeting and forward them to any location (cell phones included). If you prefer to have your number directly forwarded to another number and bypass the receptionist, we can do that too.
- How will I receive my phone messages and mail?
Chambers Business Suites works with one thing in mind, how can we make your work day successful and efficient? When you sign for a Virtual Office you instruct us what works best for you. Chambers can send you phone messages via e-mail, SMS text, fax or phone call. Mail can be held for you at our location and picked up at a designated time; daily, weekly or monthly. If you want us to forward your mail to your home address or any other location, we can do that too. Chambers will handle your business’ most important messages and mail to your specific request.