Tips for an Organized Desk at South Creek Overland Park

If you are looking to increase your office productivity, a few simple suggestions for staying organized might be all you need.  Here are a few tips for keeping your desk neat and orderly:

  1. Get rid of writing instruments you don’t need.  You might only have a few pens you use, but somehow your desk gets cluttered with other random writing utensils.  If you aren’t going to use them, throw them out!
  2. Have a place for the contents of your pockets.  Designate a space for your phone, keys, wallet, etc.  Ideally, find a space where you can run power cords to charge various items, such as a drawer or right under your monitor.
  3. Proximity based on frequency of use.  A simple concept: if you use it more, keep it closer to you.  Often people forget to arrange things this way because they are focused on the look of the desk rather than convenience.
  4. Move electronics out of sight.  Cable modem, wireless router, firewall, etc. should all be kept out of sight to cut down on visual clutter and make your desk a nicer place to work.
  5. Easy access to files.  Easy filing is one of the most important organization tips.  You should be able to grab a folder, label it, and file it without having to get up from your desk or move your chair.
  6. Scanning documents.  Scanning documents into PDFs and keeping them on your computer is a good way to cut down on filing and keep papers off your desk.  This can be especially helpful if you travel a lot and need to transport papers electronically.

If you have the organization down and are just looking for the actual office rental space in Overland Park, give one of our commercial realtors in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

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Designing Your Office Rental Space in Overland Park

If you are getting ready to set up a new office, you might want to put some thought into how you arrange your furniture.  Here are a few tips that might help you decide how you want to set up your personal office:

  1. Do Not Sit With Your Back to the Door.  If you can avoid this, it might help improve your privacy.  Placing your computer in the front corner of your workspace will allow you to face the door as you work, which will prevent passerby from seeing your screen, and you will be able to see visitors as they come into your office and avoid the problem of anyone sneaking up on you during your work day.
  2. Add a 48” Bridge.  A bridge connects your desk to your credenza and gives you more workspace.  Getting a 48” bridge (versus the old standard 42”) will give you more room for your chair and a little more desk space.
  3. Do Not Put File Drawers Directly Behind You.  This will prevent the hassle of moving your chair out of the way every time you need to get something out of a drawer.  Avoid this productivity killer if possible.
  4. Add Grommets.  Having an easily accessible place to run electrical cords through will improve any office design.  A few good places to put grommets include the front corner of the desk so you can run computer cords under the desk from there or on your credenza so you can put your printer there and keep it out of the way.

If you want to talk more about commercial space for rent in Overland Park and how we can help meet your office rental and configuration needs, give our commercial realtors in Overland Park a call at 913-685-4100!

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Hospitals Near South Creek Overland Park

Are you curious to learn a bit more about the amenities offered by the community surrounding your potential office rental space in Overland Park?  Though not as pleasant to consider as the restaurants and the golf clubs in the area, it might give you some peace of mind to know that renting through South Creek will put you near several hospitals in Overland Park.  Here are a few of the hospitals in the surrounding area:

1.    St. Luke’s Hospital South – 12330 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS.
2.    Mid America Heart Institute – 12300 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS.
3.    Menorah Medical Center – 5721 West 119th Street Overland Park, KS.
4.    Leawood Family Care – 11301 Ash Street Leawood, KS.
5.    Children’s Mercy South – 5808 W 110th Overland Park, KS.
6.    Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital – 10720 Nall Avenue Overland Park, KS.
7.    Olathe Medical Center – 10500 Quivira Road Overland Park, KS.

To see a more detailed map of the hospitals and medical centers in the Overland Park area, visit our website. Hospitals are just one of the many amenities and opportunities that office rental through Southcreek Office Park gives you access to with its great location in Overland Park.  Our website offers a more complete list of services in the area that make it a good place to both work and live.  Please feel free to call and talk to one of our commercial real estate brokers in Overland Park about how we can best meet your office leasing needs 913-685-4100.

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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.

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Annual Trash Bag Fundraiser at South Creek Overland Park

The deadline is fast approaching to help out the community surrounding DDI Commercial in Overland Park by buying trash bags as a fundraiser for a local youth group.  Every year Lee Summit’s Baptist youth group attends either a youth camp or a mission trip.  This year, they are planning a mission trip that will most likely take them from Texas to Juarez, Mexico.

A participant’s mother describes the group as “a very well organized and well led group of high school aged young men and women,” and stressed that this mission trip is a potentially life-changing opportunity for these students to grow as leaders.

The trash bag sale is one of multiple events the group holds throughout the year to fundraise for their mission trip, and the money raised goes towards helping youths attend the trip who might not otherwise have the funds to take advantage of this opportunity.  If you are interested in supporting their cause—or just needs a supply of trash bags—you have a few types of bags to choose from:

  • Blue (55 gallon) 16 bags/roll
  • Yellow or Pink (39 gallon) 25 bags/roll
  • White Kitchen (15 gallon) 65 bags/roll

The trash bags are heavy duty and durable for many uses throughout the year.  All of the options are $10 per roll.

Place your order quickly, because the fundraiser only goes until 2/14!  You can pay by check (payable to LSBT) or cash. Please contact Jake at Adohertyb4@aol.com or by phone at 816-506-1836, or visit the Southcreek website for more information.

To find out more about how Southcreek offers office rental space in Overland Park and connects you to the surrounding community, give us a call at 913-685-4100!

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