WTC - Premium office spaces in Colombo

Nowadays, the concept of shared working space is gaining massive popularity among entrepreneurs and urban professionals. The World TradeCenter Colombo is one such premium grade international complex that comprises of prime office and retail space. Some of the local industries present in WTC are real estate, import, and export, financial and professional services, government/public services, information technology, and software, etc.

WTC - Occupying pride of place

The WorldTrade Centre, located in Colombo, is a 39-storey commercial project that covers an area of 750,000 sq ft of rentable space. It is the single most substantial investment in Sri Lanka by a Singaporean company. It stands at a height of 152 meter or 499 ft and is one of the tallest twin towers in the entire South Asia.

The entire building was completed in the year 1996, and the amount spent on it was US$ 130 million. Currently, it comprises more than 120 well-known local and foreign companies. The mighty tower offers a beautiful view of the great Indian Ocean.

WTC has also won many awards. It has won the Gold Flame Award in 2010, the Most energy-efficient hotel and building sector installation award in 1998, Silver Award in 2013, and many more.

Location

Other than the world-class facilities and amenities, it has a prime location. It is located in the heart of the city at Colombo's Central Business District. It is located near the Bandaranaike Airport, which is at a distance of 50-minute drive and the nearest railway station is Fort railway station that is three minutes away. 

It is well connected to the rest of the parts of the city. It has easy access to all the main buildings of the city, such as the banks, five-star hotels, government offices, headquarters of some of the largest business organizations in the city, etc.

Advantages of shared office space

There are many benefits to using a shared office space. You can choose from various furnished offices for rent in Colombo, sizes ranging from 1 to 100. The WorldTrade Centre Colombo comprises of 240 workstations, conference rooms, meeting rooms, board room facilities, etc.

This fully furnishedoffice space in Colombo will offer you a prime workspace comprising of the largest B2B network, facilities management for diverse properties, energy consulting and green building management, and real estate agency services or trading. You will also be provided with WiFi and phone connectivity. 

You will also be provided with the option of customizing the infrastructure and the technology of your furnished office for rent inWorld Trade Center Colombo as per your wish.

What do business centres offer?

What is a Business centre?

A business centre is an infrastructure that provides end-to-end business space for short and medium terms and are commercial facilities that are managed by professionals. Clients get to choose from a wide range of options as per their requirements. Based on what you need, you can customize the allocated space to suit your workspace vision. Business centres in Colombo have been providing this service to many startups and MNCs.

You have to set all the parameters (like the number of workstations, the layout of the office, its size, etc.), and probably within a day, your space will be ready, and you can start your operation towards your goal along with your teammates. This reduces a huge amount of financial stress as well as the stress of setting up a new office (because in business centres everything gets customized exactly according to your needs in a very short span of time ).

Who needs such services?

Multiple National Companies (MNC) have been using these places to set their offices, especially when they are expanding their services to a new location. This helps them to commence their operation almost instantly without going through the painstaking process of setting up an infrastructure and other services. This also helps them in cost-cutting. 

Most of these centres are set up in prominent parts of cities so that the client can benefit both through business opportunities as well as superior connectivity.

Services provided by Business centres

Some facilities that these centres provide are 

• Serviced office space
• Support to all kinds of business, from startups to MNCs 
• State of the art infrastructure with video and voice conferencing rooms, meeting rooms, etc.
• IT assistance and support

In addition to all these facilities, nowadays, many Business centres are also offering Virtual workspace that will provide you with a prestigious business address and various other services that come with an office without having you go to a physical workspace.

Choosing a Business centre

Although there are many business centres in Colombo, there are certain key factors that you should consider to get the most from these centres.

• Location: Center of cities are the ideal places for any business to grow. There are many business centres near Port city Colombo which lie in the central regions of the city.

• Professional office space: a well-maintained office space, equipped with recreational facilities and near to various financial hub is needed

• Tech facilities: features like wifi, conference room, support services, photocopying and printing facilities, UPS, and air-conditioned room are a must for any business activity.

• Hospitality: the reception of clients should be professional, recreational and entertainment facilities or rooms, proper housekeeping services, and 24/7 maintenance support.

• Meeting rooms: the facility should have space to conduct training sessions. There should be an innovative layout to maximize the productivity of each individual and the team as a whole. Availability of LCD projector, video and voice conferencing facilities, etc. are a must.

The business centre near By Hilton Colombo, provides a guided tour where you want to know the facilities and services they offer to decide whether the space is the right choice for you and your team.

So there you go! These are the basic tips you should keep in mind before deciding to go with any business centre. Also, it doesn’t matter whether you are a startup or an MNC looking to expand your business to new avenues and locations, business centres will save you a lot of energy and cost and at the same time making you more efficient.