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Creativity, LifestyleDecember 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Friends and Colleagues

A Christmas party is a good occasion to have a good time and strengthen the relationships between colleagues. Among the activities, exchanging gifts in Secret Santa is one of the most exciting parts. Not knowing who the giver is, or what the gift will be is always exciting and fun!

If you’re still choosing the perfect gifts for your loved ones, check out our top 5 Christmas gift ideas.

Electronic gadgets

The quality of electronic products improves day by day, and whether you are on a budget or can pay for a more expensive option, there will be a gift that suits your financial capacity and the gender of the receiver.

A few ideas include earphones, smart watches, audio sets, mini projectors, coffee machines, etc. They are all presentable and appropriate.

2. Skincare/Make up gift box

Sitting in an air-conditioned room and facing a computer for a long time can have an impact on our skin. So, skincare products such as hand cream, facial masks, shower gel, and makeup gift boxes must be on the Christmas gift list every year.

For the convenience of giving gifts and making them become attractive, the Christmas gift boxes with limited edition packaging are elegant and perfect for a gift.

3. Wine gift box

If your colleagues are wine lovers, why not include wine or alcoholic beverages in your Christmas gift ideas? It’s practical, generous and surely everyone would appreciate it. There are many wine merchants offering exquisite gift boxes, whether whiskey, wine, or champagne.

4. Fragrance series

Males and Females alike, everyone loves fragrances! There are many products on the market, such as perfumes, fragrant candles, essential oil diffusers, fragrance rattan branch diffuser groups, etc. The exquisite packaging makes these a perfect choice.

A gentle reminder, do some research and take note of his/her favorite scent first before you choose.

5. Stationery series
Handmade books, scrapbooks, 2023 dairy books, fountain pens, sealing wax, etc. Many manufacturers launch a variety of Christmas-themed items during this period. Your friends or colleagues will treasure these items.

Event parties in a company are important as it is a chance to improve the team spirit. Through games and chats, we can get to know each other whom we don’t usually contact.

Looking for a joyful workspace? Welcome to Cube Co-Working today! We have prepared a variety of interesting activities for our co-workers to participate in, we also provide an opportunity for our co-workers to meet each other from different companies. Therefore, they can take this opportunity to expand their business social circle.

Get FREE and FLEXIBLE workspace solutions from us today! Contact us now!

LifestyleDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022

5 Easy Exercises to Prevent Occupational Injury for Office Workers

Sitting behind a desk all day and having a sedentary lifestyle can leave a negative impact on office workers. Some of the most common discomforts include constipation, obesity, back discomfort, muscular degeneration, and a lack of sleep.

One might ask how to make time for exercise when their schedule is dominated by work. Here are 5 quick exercises for office workers while getting their work done.

Lunges

Working a nine-to-five can easily cause back pain and saddlebag fat, affecting our general health and body figure. Lunges or side lunges are a good and simple exercises for office workers to improve their posture and range of motion. They are also good for building up strength and toning the core, butt and legs.

2. Shoulder Stretching

If you often experience sore arms and shoulders, then Shoulder Stretching will help relieve your muscle tension, pain, and tightness in the neck and shoulders. Try to perform it several times a week to prevent chances of a hunched back and a deformed spine.

3. Wall Sits

Find an empty wall to do the wall sits exercise. Remember to slide your back down a wall until your hips are at the same level as your knees and your knees are together at 90-degree angles. This exercise is suitable for workout beginners. It can strengthen your muscular endurance and activates muscle groups throughout your lower body, avoiding muscle stiffness caused by lack of exercise.

4. Chair Squats

Chair Squats mainly train our lower body. It is a great way to build up the strength in your leg muscles if you’re new to working out. Use a stable office chair that doesn’t slide to provide added support as you work your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. When you’re tired at work, Chair Squats can perk you up.

5. Desk plank

Is your body stiff after a long meeting? At this point, do a Desk plank! It will help to release stress and tension after sitting long hours at a desk and strengthens your core and back muscles. However, you should remember to do the desk plank with a sturdy table.

Although our work is very busy, we should remember to relax. A cup of coffee or exercise might be a great way to get back to work.

In Cube Co-Working, we have not only a working space, but also provide a good place such as a lounge and balcony area for you to take a break.

We have also a café in front of our office so that you can enjoy lunch or hi-tea within just less than 5 minutes walking distance.

Contact us for FREE workspace solutions now.

Creativity, LifestyleNovember 17, 2022November 17, 2022

Best Indoor Plants to Freshen Up Your Office Space

As mentioned in the previous article, indoor plants bring numerous benefits to the workplace. For instance, they are stress-relieving, can help to relax your eyes and purify the air.

Are you considering buying one for your office? Here’re the five best 5 indoor plants that are easy to take care of and make the perfect decoration.

Heart-leaf Philodendron

Heart-leaf Philodendron (a.k.a. Romantic Heart-shaped Leaves). In addition to its lovely appearance, Heart-leaf Philodendron is easy to take care of. It is also good to reduce carbon dioxide in your room, and it is a plant that can still open its stomata under a high carbon dioxide environment. It is very suitable for the office, meeting room and living room, and other indoor spaces.

Pothos Aurea

Pothos Aurea is the most common and popular plant among all plants since it is so easy to grow. It can grow in any condition, and its insect pest resistance is also strong. Therefore, Pothos Aurea is not easy to get sick, and we often describe it as a long-life plant. It is always recommended for planting beginners!

Bamboo

Did you know that bamboo represents luck in Chinese culture? It is always the first choice of gift for a new office. Bamboo is also the most eye-catching space decoration and is easy to take care of. Moreover, it is a slow-growing foliage plant that can survive even in low-light spaces.

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia

Zamioculcas Zamiifolia (a.k.a. ZZ Plant) is considered “the most trouble-free indoor plant”. You only need to water it once every two weeks. It would not die away even if you are not in the office for weeks. It grows vertically and dense, its green leaves always make the environment look vibrant.

Aspidistra Elatior

Aspidistra Elatior is known as Cast Iron Plant. It can grow up to 1-2 feet high, so it is suitable for a spacious office. It grows easily without constant watering. It has foliage and dark green leaves that are perfect for office decorations.

Which plant seems to be the most appealing to you? With the help of some plants, going to work will be much more relaxing and enjoyable.

Cube Co-Working allows you to customize your office. In addition to plants, you can also arrange your favorite shelf, replace your office desk, or even customize your business storage space. At Cube, you can have 2-in-1 perfect solutions for workspace and storage solutions. Contact us now!

Creativity, Lifestyle, StartupOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

6 Must-have Items for a Beautiful & Organised Co-Office

One of the advantages of renting a co-office is that the tenant does not have to pay utilities and maintenance fees, and does not have to spend a fortune on furniture, such as desks and office chairs. However, with some planning and creativity, the tenants can still customize the office to make it feels like their own.

Check out our list of the most popular items that all co-office should have – they will make a big difference in turning the office into a beautiful and friendly environment.

Office plant

Having a potted plant in the office adds a lot of fun! Green plants make the office look lively and purify the air. Take a break and water the potted plants to give yourself a chance to relax when you are tired of working. When you see a small pot sprout and grow new leaves, it will also instantly improve your mood.

Rack/Shelves

Keep a rack or shelf in your office for decorations, storage, and organizing purposes. Many co-workers will put racks in their private suites to store their items and display their beloved decorations. Keeping your office clean and tidy will help to maintain your good mood.

Air purifier

Many people have an air purifier in their office suite to filter out tiny bacteria and unpleasant smells, especially those who like to eat in the office.

Office Chair

Some co-workers like to sit in their office chairs to feel comfortable and familiar with finishing their work. Although Cube Co-Working has prepared full furniture for customers, you can still change the office chair according to your preferences.

Desk Lamp

Do you prefer warm lighting or cool lighting? Usually, people who work in the creative industry need a particularly moody environment to stimulate creative inspiration. So they will prepare a desk lamp in the office, to create their own favorite atmosphere and space effect.

Decoration

In Cube Co-working, you can decorate or customize your office with the style you like. Some people like to decorate their office with dolls or toys while some people would like a minimalist style of office. You can also decorate your office with some paintings or image frames as long as it makes you happy.

Whether you are an entrepreneur or eCommerce, Cube Co-Working provides flexible workspace solutions according to your needs. Contact us for more details.

Creativity, LifestyleSeptember 30, 2022September 30, 2022

Tips for Halloween Celebrations in Your Office

Halloween is finally around the corner! Although not everyone will celebrate Halloween, we can still hold a small Halloween party or have a Team Building with our colleagues.

Let’s learn more about Halloween and see what can we do to celebrate Halloween!

The Origin of Halloween

Halloween has different versions, but the “All Hallows’ Day” version is the most popular.

It is said that more than 2,000 years ago, the Catholic Church in Europe designated November 1 as “Saints Day”, and “hallow” means “saint”. Since 500 BC, the Celtic people who were from the Ireland and Scotland regions, believed that the dead would return to the world to look for people and resurrect again on October 31. So, people will place fires and candles on this day, so that the dead cannot find the living. They also dressed up as demons or ghosts to frighten the dead away. That is also a reason why we celebrate Halloween in all kinds of weird and funny costumes.

Things to do to celebrate Halloween

Halloween Decorations

The first thing you should do to get in the Halloween spirit is, decorate your office. Use the most traditional orange and black themes, and add spider webs, pumpkins, skulls, ghosts, and other decorations to make the office spooky and dark.

Food party

Food is an important part of the Halloween celebrations! Do a potluck such as pumpkin pie, cupcakes, spooky cookies, and so on.

Halloween costumes

If you want to immerse yourself in the world of Halloween, you should play with Halloween costumes! Halloween costumes can be anything, such as cute cartoons, famous politicians, or any scary characters, which are sure to spice up a party.

Trick or Treating

Carry on the Halloween tradition, you can play Trick or Treat with all your colleagues from the different departments! Go around the office and ask for sweets with the exclamation ‘trick or treat’!

Halloween Game

Halloween games such as pumpkin decorations contests, ghost storytelling, and other Halloween-related games to improve the relations of co-workers during the celebrations. Give some little gifts to the winners as a small reward, which can also make employees happy and relieve stress.

Searching for a comfortable working environment? Cube tailors a suitable workspace solution according to your needs.

Join us today! We will also have some celebrations party for you to join. You can also make new business friends with our co-workers here. It might be a chance for your business.

Creativity, LifestyleSeptember 22, 2022September 22, 2022

5 Ways to Help Make Your Workspace Less Stressful

The happiest thing about office workers is that they have consecutive holidays. We always start the holiday mood on Friday or the day before a public holiday. What would you do to have a relaxed working day?
5 activities you can do at workspace to make your workday a happy and relaxing one.

Board Game
Playing Board games at work can not only relieve stress but also keep your mind flexible. People often ignore rest in the face of multifarious work for a long time. Therefore, it is good to relax your mind to have some fun while you are at work.

2. Coffee

Are you a coffee lover? Coffee is the antidote when you’re tired from work! Drinking a cup of coffee during work can make people feel refreshed and energetic!

3. Office Plant

Office plants not only make the workspace look good, but it also gives a way to relax. When you are exhausted from your work, you can water potted plants to make your mood joyful! Looking at the green plant also helps to relieve eye fatigue after facing your laptop for a long time.

4. Get some fresh air

Sitting in an office for a long time can lead to burnout and reduce our creativity. To boost your motivation at work, take a walk outside in the fresh air and distract your brain from the stress of work, which also can go a long way toward boosting your creativity.

5. Snack

Eating is a good way to relieve stress. Many of us face a difficult time of sleepiness at work. To stay focused, keep a small snack in the office in case you need it such as a chocolate bar, candy, or biscuits. However, we should pay attention to portion sizes when eating snacks. Eating too much can easily lead to obesity and even drowsiness.

Cube Co-working Space provides you with a comfortable and stressless workspace. In addition to perfect facilities, we also provide unlimited coffee to keep you awake during work. Our offices also have a balcony area so you can enjoy the outdoor space and get close to nature.

Business, Lifestyle, StartupAugust 19, 2022August 19, 2022

Co-working, a breath of fresh air in the new “working from home” era

Traditional office working may be a thing of the past, as working from home seems to be an intuitive choice during the height of the pandemic. However, as the office doors start to open again, should you keep working from home, or maybe you’re considering a co-working space as an alternative?

What is co-working?

In the simplest sense, co-working represents a shared place where workers from different companies come to work, meet and devote themselves to their business endeavors. Coworking space is defined by shared tools, services and facilities.

Before the pandemic, the main targets for a co-working model were often remote workers, travellers, digital nomads, independent scientists and independent contractors. However, in the past few years, the demand for co-working has increased significantly across the globe.

The benefits of co-working space

Networking opportunity. One of the most noticeable perks of working in a shared space is the opportunity to expand your professional network. Specifically, you would unlock the potential to build strong relationships with like-minded individuals, maintain new connections and facilitate future collaborations.

Increased creativity and productivity. When you’re working from home, the surroundings can play a significant part in occupying your focus and interrupting workflow, for example, kids, household chores, noisy neighbours, etc. In contrast, when you’re in an environment where everyone is 100% paying attention to their work, it’s very difficult to delay tasks, slack off or procrastinate.

Decreased sense of loneliness and isolation. It is scientifically proven that humans have a biological drive to belong. People seek out social contact not solely because of the life functions it can fulfil, but also because it is inherently rewarding. Human interaction does not only help people to cope with the stress and major changes in life, but also in knowing that one is valued by others, it helps one to forget the negative aspects of life, and think more positively about one’s environment.

Better physical health. Berkman and Syme (1979) found that the mortality rate among men and women with the fewest social ties was more than doubled compared to adults with the most social ties, irregardless of their health behaviours, socioeconomic status and other variables that might influence the risk of death. Additionally, in a 2010 report published by The Journal of Health and Social Behaviour, low quantity or quality of social ties is linked to a host of health conditions such as cancer, autoimmune disorders, high blood pressure, repeat heart attacks, slowed wound healing and the development and worsening of cardiovascular disease.

Greater flexibility. Most co-working spaces allow short-term leases and flexible pay-as-you-go terms, which is beneficial in terms of cost-saving for startups, freelancers or new companies that just entered the market. Furthermore, by sharing the internet, infrastructure and facilities, etc. with other enterprises, co-working is also a very cost-efficient choice.

Evidently, co-working is a great choice when it comes to cost-saving and the well-being of the employees.

Contact us today for more details.

Business, Creativity, Life Lessons, StartupAugust 17, 2022January 16, 2024

They Come Back – EVENTually. The Story of Storm Maker Event Production

After 2 years of turbulence caused by Covid, Malaysia’s social and economic conditions finally show signs of stability. The easing of communal restrictions and opening of borders has allowed SMEs to breathe a sigh of relief and start rebuilding their businesses. One of the hardest hit industries was event management, as they were the first to be impacted and the last to be allowed to operate again. However, with concerts, graduations and weddings now back in full force, these businesses are well on the road to recovery.

Our latest Co-working and Storage customer, Storm Maker Events Production is one of these businesses. They specialize in corporate events like conferences, conventions, and gala dinners. Kenneth Lee, founder of Storm Maker Events shared his journey from the start of the pandemic to now “Overall, the pandemic hit our industry very hard, because all events came completely to a halt. The company had to release all employees as there was no revenue to support the company’s operational costs. As for me, I had to try out some odd jobs to survive through these tough times.”

We wanted to know what kept him going through this period:

“We always believed excellent customer service is the key to success in this industry. Most of our clientele had been with us for years. One such client had been with us for almost 15 years. It is because of this depth of experience within our team, that this exceptional service could be provided across all aspects of the event – from conceptualization to execution. I held on to the hope that this level of service meant that our customers would reconnect with us as soon as things opened up.”

How is the situation of the business today as things are back to normal?

“Things are getting better since May this year as SOPs are becoming more relaxed and client’s worries are reduced.

As you know, events had only been allowed to start up again recently. The momentum at first, was very slow because clients were so worried to hold big scale events, many had also felt overwhelmed by the strict SOPs.”

What was the biggest challenge you’ve faced at work and how did you cope with it?

“The biggest challenge we had faced of course is during this Pandemic. I didn’t give up on this industry as I still had so much passion for it. During this pandemic, it gave me more time to look back at our previous jobs to find ways how to improve them. The fact that our type of event is held at a large scale did not help with this.

I started doing a lot of surveying and idea collecting which I had hoped would be useful when the industries came back, it proved useful so much so that we managed to put them to practice with our last few events.”

What was the situation/issue you were facing that led you guys to come to Cube Self Storage for a co-working solution? How did Cube benefit your company through this recovery phase?
“Before the pandemic, we had partnered with one event carpentry factory, where we shared office space with them. But unfortunately, our partner had been diagnosed with cancer while Covid was still widely spreading, this led us to the decision to close down the factory.
As we were looking for a self-storage company to store some of our event props, we came across Cube Self Storage which could provide us with what we were looking for.”

Kenneth continues “When our event industry had kick-started again, we also started looking for office space, we had found out that Cube provided this solution while using the storage space. We found the solution comfortable and easy in terms of accessibility.”
**How is your experience with Cube’s services so far?**

“In our experience, Cube provided us with all the necessities which we needed such as helpful staff, comfortable working environment, parking and other amenities we needed to run our business.”

StormMaker productions started with Cube back in 2021 with a medium-sized personal self-storage unit and more recently have taken up a Cube Suite for 2 pax to cater to their business.

**How can people learn more about your business/events?**
“Most of our new business, are recommended by our existing clients. Alternatively, you may find us at our Facebook Page < https://www.facebook.com/stormmakereventproduction/>

Kenneth and his team have shown that perseverance and resilience are the foundation for overcoming the challenges and obstacles in their industry. It clearly will not be an easy journey, but one that is truly worth it for the passion they have for the industry.

Some obstacles fortunately can be easily taken care of – and we can help you do that. Clutter or finding that perfect spot to focus on work can easily be overcome with a self-storage unit or co-working space.

Also, thinking of getting started with a co-working or storage space, but want to know more first? Speak to one of our staff by emailing cs@cubeselfstorage.my or call 03-7772 9171! We will do our best to find the best possible solutions that fit to your wants and needs. Contact us now to get a free personalised quote.

Business, Lifestyle, StartupJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

Tips for Choosing a Good Co-Working Space

Co-working spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among business startups and entrepreneurs. Additionally, benefits such as economization, productivity, flexibility, and networking opportunities also make it a great choice for individuals, SMEs, and large companies.

But what should you look for when choosing a co-working office space?

Here’s our checklist:

Location/area of the coworking
Amenities
Cost-effectiveness
Office atmosphere and environment
Privacy
Flexible access
High-speed Internet
Complimentary coffee, tea, snacks, ice, hot water, etc.
Security
Professional and supportive staffs/management team

If you’re looking for a working space or meeting room hire, Cube Co-Working Space provides a comfortable, friendly office solution allowing professionals, freelancers and creatives the convenience of meeting facilities and shared office spaces in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Come and experience our cost-effective and flexible working office space with high-speed internet, ample parking space, and modern shared office facilities equipped with hot-desks, meeting rooms, breakout/ kitchen areas and outside space.

Contact us to book your free tour today!

Business, StartupMay 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Co-Working Space Vs. Small Office Space

Are you missing your office desk and the friendly faces of colleagues after two years of working from home? You’re not alone! Working alone can leave you feeling a little down and demotivated.

Sometimes, all you need is a change of scenery to get you back on your A-GAME at work.

But, if going back to the office is no longer an option, you can always give co-working a try or rent your own small office!

Here we discuss the Pros and Cons of each;

Small Office Space

PROs:

It’s your space, so you don’t have to share! You can lock the door to your own small office and block out the distractions
It’s great to help keep work and personal life separate

CONs.

You won’t get to see or meet new people (Wait…isn’t this the main reason you are looking for an alternative to working from home?)
Long term leases and high rental costs

Cube Co-Working Space

PROs:

A sense of community
A modern work environment concept (hot-desks, fully equipped kitchen, breakout area, meeting room hire, free-wifi, parking… need we say more?!)
Dedicated desk space for members
It’s friendly on your wallet!

CONs:

Hot-desking means there are no formal reservations. That spot you love in the corner could be already taken by the early bird. (The early bird gets the worm, as they say)

With all that said, it’s not hard to see that there are way more perks to Co-working spaces than a traditional small office space. Why not give co-working a try and see if it suits you?

Plus, if you sign up now, you will get limited-time offers!

For more information or a tour of our facilities, contact us .

We look forward to seeing you at our location in Petaling Jaya, Selangor!