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4 Reasons to Consider Getting a Virtual Receptionist for Your Small Office Lease in Kansas City

Does your small business lack the luxury of a live receptionist to answer your calls and receive your customers? You might be in need of a virtual receptionist. A virtual receptionist is not a machine, but rather a real person who acts as a professional representative for your company from a virtual office or virtual receptionist firm. Here are a few reasons why this might help your business:

1.   You need your employees. Sometimes with a small business, you constantly need all hands on deck doing everything from inventory, to marketing, to accounting. Your employees might simply be too busy to answer the phone. A virtual receptionist can screen calls, forward them, and take messages, freeing up your employees to focus on more important aspects of your business without worrying about missing sales or customer calls.
2.   They can be trained in the specifics of your business. If you need a receptionist to schedule appointments and take orders, they can learn do that for your specific business. If you need more than one receptionist to deal with a large amount of phone orders or customer service calls, that can be arranged as well.
3.   Growth for your business. A virtual receptionist can help your business grow by answering more calls and taking more orders, as well as giving your employees more time to do other things…which all adds up to more money for your business!
4.   Better than none at all! The practical bottom line is that lacking a receptionist could be detrimental to a small business. Answering calls takes employees away from more important work, and an automated machine can be difficult for customers to deal with, so an ideal solution might just a live person from outside of your business.

Are you a small business owner looking to set up shop in your first office rental space? Southcreek has plenty of affordable office space in Kansas City for smaller businesses! Give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100 to tell us about what your small business needs to succeed.

Sedgwick County Fair Near Southcreek Office Park

Find some good, clean summer fun at the Sedgwick County Fair in Cheney, Kansas! Admission is free and there are plenty of entertaining attractions for all ages. Here is some more information on this classic summer event:

Fair Hours:
Wednesday, July 11 – 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday, July 12 – 8:30 am – 11:00 pm
Friday, July 13 – 8:30 am – 11:300 pm
Saturday, July 14 – 6:00 am – 12:00 am

Attractions, Vendors, and Events:

Bands – Wolfgang on Friday, Turnback Creek on Saturday
Fireworks
Hot dog eating contest
Bull Blowout
Demolition Derby
Fair Idol
Car Show
Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners
Children’s petting zoo
4-H Bake Sale
Pride of Texas Carnival
Softball tournament
Ventriloquist/ Magician/Comedian Mark Niehause
Washer tournament
Livestock sale
Street Dance Open Air Arena
Amateur BBQ contest
Plenty of food vendors selling fair favorites such as fried Oreos, hamburgers and brats, pizza, snow cones, corn dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, Indian tacos, catfish, chicken wings, kettle corn, and more!

While admission to the fair itself is free, some of the events require a fair button, which you can purchase for $3-$4 at any of the locations listed on the fair’s website. The fairgrounds are shady and there is something fun for every age, so get some family and friends together and head to Cheney!

Are you or anyone you know looking for affordable office space in Kansas City? Give one of our commercial realtors in Kansas City a call at 913-658-4100 if you would like to find out more about Southcreek’s many available office spaces!

Southcreek Overland Park Available Space from 1,849 – 1,966 Sq. Ft.

Are you searching for affordable office space in Kansas City? Southcreek Office Park has many available office rental spaces with attractive lease rates. Our many locations in different buildings offer benefits to tenants such as access to lake walking trails, lots of windows, and on-site property management. Here is some information about a few of our available locations under 2,000 square feet:

1,849 sq. ft. located in Building IVB. This corner suite is available as of April 2012 and is perfect for a small Kansas City metro area business. It has one individual office, a large open office area, a break room, a conference room, and a reception area, as well as easy access to the walking trail going around the lake.
1,966 sq. ft. located in Building X. This first floor corner suite is new to the market and features all the benefits of most of our locations: on-site property management and access to a lake walking trail. The suite is divided into three individual offices, a conference room, open office space, a reception area, and a break area.

If you would like to learn more about our smaller spaces under 2,000 feet, or if you are interested in a bigger space for a larger company, please give us a call at 913-685-4100 and talk to our brokers, Elaine Sight and Kathy Woodward, about what you are looking for! We would love to learn more about your office rental needs so we can help you find your ideal Kansas City office spaces.

Commercial Realty in Kansas City at Southcreek Building XVI

Looking for affordable office space in Kansas City? Southcreek Office Park, located in Overland Park, Kansas, has several buildings with available office suits of different shapes and layouts. We are located close to all the amenities of Overland Park and we are willing to work with you to design your office space to best meet your business’s needs! Here are some details on one of our buildings, Southcreek Building XVI:

Address: 7311 W 132nd Street Overland Park, KS 66213
Total Square Footage: 23,864 sq. ft.
Typical Floor Size: 23,864 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 3
Year Built: 2000

Space Available:

A 5,657 sq. ft. corner suite perfect for start-ups or small businesses. This space is divided into two conference rooms, a work room, and eight individual offices.
5,773 sq. ft. of space on the first floor perfect for medium to large businesses looking to rent in the Kansas City metro area. This large space is divided into seven individual offices, a large training room, two conference rooms, a break area, and plenty of open office space for you to arrange to best suit your business.

Southcreek Building XVI has a lot of windows and easy access to the highway. It is also very close to food, shopping, and other amenities in Overland Park. If you would like to find out more information about Southcreek XVI or any of our other available spaces, give us a call at 913-685-4100 and talk to one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City about what you are looking for!

Find Out About World-Fest through Southcreek Overland Park

If you are looking for a little taste of an international experience in Missouri, check out Silver Dollar City’s 2012 World-Fest, which is actually America’s largest international festival! The festival showcases performers from around the world sharing their cultural traditions through music, dance, and food. The dates of World-Fest go from April 12th – May 6th. Here are a few of the new attractions at World-Fest 2012:

Aaron Caruso, a classically trained tenor who recently performed his opera singing at Carnegie Hall in La Bella Musica, will be singing Italian and American-Italian music in Red Gold Heritage Hall.
Vivi Italia in the Red Gold’s Courtyard, featuring a costume parade with stilt walkers, flag throwers, an Italian market, and more!
The Mariachi Divas, a female music group with members from Central and South America!
Traditional Hawaiin Country Music Show with four-time Grammy Award winner George Kahumoku.
Peruvian Yawah Chicchi Scissor Dancers.
Kenyan Srakasi Acrobats, famous acrobats from Nairobi, Kenya.

Returning performers include the Russian Academic Band, the Irish harpist Dearbhail Finnegan, Ecador Manta, yodeler Kerry Christensen, and the Slovenian Polka party. You can also enjoy international cuisine by visiting Tastes of the World, and The Midwest Living and Culinary Craft School is offering classes teaching international recipes during World-Fest.

Silver Dollar City, White Water & Showboat Branson Belle: This year, all consignment ticket purchases will again be offered exclusively online! Beginning March 13^th, you can access printable coupons for Branson area restaurants, lodging facilities, shopping, shows and attractions. Season Passes available for purchase on May 1, 2012.

Silver Dollar City1-Day Consignment tickets: White Water 1-Day Consignment tickets:

Adult = $51 plus tax [$54.81] Adult = $33 plus tax [$36.83]

Child = $41 plus tax (Ages 4-11) [$44.06] Child =$ 27 plus tax (Ages 4-11) [$30.13]

Silver Dollar City 1 Park Season Pass White Water 1 Park Season Pass

Adult = $75 plus tax [$80.61] Adult = $75 plus tax [$83.70]

Child = $65 plus tax (Ages 4-11) [$69.86] Child = $65 plus tax (Ages 4-11 [$72.54]

2 Park Silver Dollar City/Whitewater Season Pass: Showboat Branson Belle:

Adult = $120 plus tax [$130.83] Adult = $44 plus tax [$47.29]

Child = $110 plus tax (Ages 4-11) [$120.08] Showboat Promo Code = PARTNER

To purchase these tickets, please click on the link below. Click, then print off, the ‘Additional Area Discounts’ and ‘Print at Home Instructions’. Then click ‘Purchase Tickets’, enter the Corporate Promo Code below, then click ‘Submit’ to receive our discounted rate. Season tickets will be available at a discount beginning May 1, 2010. If you have any questions, please call Chris at 913-685-4100.

Web Address: www.sdcticketoffers.com

Corporate Promo Code: 13810

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Interested in affordable office space in Kansas City? Give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100 to learn more about office rental through Southcreek Office Park!

Affordable Office Space Kansas City at Southcreek XIIA

If you are looking for commercial rental property in Overland Park, Southcreek Office Park has space available in several of our buildings. Our location in Overland Park puts you in a pleasant and active community near services and amenities that your business might need, such as banks, hotels, or health clubs. Here is some information about one of our buildings, Southcreek XIIA:

Address: 7200 W 132nd Street Overland Park, KS 66213
Total Square Footage: 53,423 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 3
Year Built: 1999
Space Available:

1.   3,119 sq. ft. on the third floor with five individual offices with windows, open office space, a reception area, a break room, a conference room, and a large operations room.
2.   11,424 sq. ft. on the first floor perfect for a large business will be available in July 2012. This space includes 25 individual offices, several break rooms, interview rooms, a conference room, and signage available.
3.   3,112 sq. ft. suite on the second floor that includes six windowed offices, open office space, a conference room, a break area, a reception area, and a large training room.
4.   1,310 sq. ft. on the first floor divided into open office space, a work room, a conference room, and three individual offices.

If any of these spaces sound appealing and you would like to take a tour, or if you would like to learn more about some of our other available spaces, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100.

Commercial Office For Rent In Kansas City at Southcreek Building VIII

Looking for affordable office space in Kansas City? Southcreek Office Park has several different buildings with different spaces available to meet your needs! Here are some details on one of our buildings:

Address: 7415 W 130th Street Overland Park, KS 66213
Total Square Footage: 53,445 sq. ft.
Number of Floors: 3
Year Built: 1998
Space Available:

1.   In June 2012 a first floor suite with 13,338 sq. ft. will be available for rent. This large space has several different offices and rooms, as well as a lot of open office area.
2.   A smaller space offers 2,505 sq. ft. with nothing but a conference room and open office area for you to design as you please.
3.   Another first floor space has 6,034 sq. ft. divided into eight offices, an equipment room, and two open office spaces.
4.   A 25,812 sq. ft. space divided into private offices and open office area offers the benefits of exterior signage (if you would like) and dual fiber entry.
5.   A first floor 7,304 sq. ft. suite is divided into eleven offices, a server/data room, a conference room, a break area, and two open office spaces.
6.   A 12,474 sq. ft. space is great for a regional or branch location with a lot of open office space and almost 20 individual offices.

If you would like to learn more about this building or any of our other office rental locations, give one of our commercial real estate brokers in Kansas City a call at 913-685-4100!

Some Office Organization Tips For Your Kansas City Office Space

If you office space is a bit messy and you are looking to get organized, here are some tips from Janet Taylor for tidying up your space and increasing your productivity:

Getting Started: Begin by clearing off your desktop, wiping it down, and cleaning out all of your drawers to create more storage space.

Set Up: Only put essentials on your desktop, such as your computer, phone, etc. Stock up on a variety of containers for office supplies, trays or organizers for papers, and boxes for dated files (which you can color-code for speedy file retrieval). Color coding can also be helpful for organizing checks if you are using multiple checking accounts. Use interior file folders to divide larger file folders, and be sure to put the tab in the front of your hanging file folders.

Avoid: Overloading folders—purge if you need to! Do not overload the drawers themselves either. Be sure not to let clutter and distractions pile up by clearing your workspace of everything but the project you are currently tackling.

Day to Day: Start your day by creating a master to-do list. When mail comes in, pre-sort it (file, read, contact). Return phone calls in batches, leaving a message stating when you called if need be.

Finishing Up: When you complete a project or an event, file or store the paperwork after you organize it. At the end of each day or week straighten up your desk so you can walk into a clear space the next morning.

If you are interested in finding affordable office space in Kansas City, give our realtors at South Creek Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

15 Days of Yoga in Your Kansas City Office Space

Want to add a little stretching to your work day? Here are few days’ worth of yoga moves that will only take you two minutes each (there are videos on Yoga Journal’s website the website if you need to see how to perform each move):

Dynamic Arm Raises. Simply raise your arms above your head, coordinating your breaths with the motion.
Tadasana (Mountain Pose). Stand with shoulders back and palms open at sides to work on better posture.
Standing Crescent. Stand and extend one hand above head, then lean to the side and reach the hand over the head.
Eagle Arms. Raise arms from sides with palms up, and then give yourself a hug. Bring hands in front of face with forearms still crossed and push back on the thumb of the hand closer to your body (a video might be worth watching for this one).
Neck & Shoulder Release. Bring hand behind back and interlace fingers, straightening arms. Then raise hands as high as you can to open the shoulders and soften neck tension.
Standing Chair Twist. Bend the knee and put one foot on your chair (make sure the back of your chair is on the side of the leg on the chair). Reach the opposite arm across the body and put the palm on the back of the chair to give your back a nice twist and stretch.
Standing Thigh Stretch. Put your hand on your desk to support yourself. Bend your knee, kicking your foot up behind you, and hold the foot to stretch your quadriceps.

Looking for affordable office space in Kansas City? Give one of our commercial realtors in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100and talk to us what you are looking for!

Banks Near South Creek Overland Park

Looking for affordable office space in Kansas City near services your business might need? Because of its location in Overland Park, Southcreek Office Park boasts easy access to all the services and resources that a business would want. These range from entertainment options, such as theaters and golf courses, to business related services, such as banking. There are several banks and financial institutions close to Southcreek Office Park:

1.   Cornerstone Bank – located at 9120 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221. Services offered include Bank, Loan Agency, Mortgage Broker, Commercial Lender.
2.   Bank of the West – located at 9400 Antioch Road Overland Park. Some of the services offered to businesses specifically include Business Checking, Business Lending, Commercial Real Estate Loans, Business Services, Payroll Services, and Business Insurance.
3.   Intrust Bank – located at 8682 133rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66213. Intrust offers a variety of services to business in the categories of Accounts, Credit & Lending, Business Services, and Wealth Management.
4.   Bank of America – located at 8440 West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213. Bank of America offers a multitude of personal banking services, as well as some business services such as online banking, payroll services, and invoicing.

These are just a few of the banks located near Southcreek’s office rental space in Overland Park. You can get a more complete list of the surrounding financial institutions from our website, or give us a call at 913-685-4100.