‘Clock In’ opens for business
Set in modern and minimalist interiors, Clock In has all the amenities of a fully-equipped office in a flexible, relaxed environment.
Flexible office spaces have started to gain momentum in the local property scene, catering to a fast growing number of foreign investors, local freelancers, and millennial start-up entrepreneurs.
With demand expected to rise significantly, many property developers such as Ayala Land Inc. have also begun putting up spaces that would address the requirements of contemporary businesses.
ALI, through its Ayala Land Offices, recently introduced Clock In, its first foray into serviced offices.
“Ayala Land Offices has always serviced traditional office requirements for corporates and business process outsourcing operations, but we also want to offer office solutions to start-up companies, entrepreneurial ventures, and independent professionals,” explained Carol Mills, vice president and head of Ayala Land Offices.
“They are a fundamental part of the business community and should not be located in less prime spaces. We view Clock In as an amenity to our existing office buildings,” Mills added.
Clock In’s coworking spaces encourage collaboration and a sense of community among startup companies and independent entrepreneurs.
Attractive features
According to Ayala Land Offices, this premium coworking space offers all the amenities of a fully-equipped office in a prestigious business address.
While today’s technology gives start-up companies and independent entrepreneurs the freedom and flexibility to conduct business whenever and wherever they choose, an actual office space remains relevant.
A physical office provides air-conditioning, telecommunications and internet access, and other utilities, as well as features and services not found in an informal work set-up—a reception area, conference room, pantry, security, to name a few.
The 400-sqm Clock In would thus be a fully equipped and furnished office space ideal for start up ventures, small to medium enterprises, groups on a per-project basis, digital nomads and online professionals, freelancers, road warriors, and swing space users.
Immediate availability, low overhead cost, flexible lease duration and rates, office staff efficiency, and IT and administrative support are some of Clock In’s notable features.
Meanwhile, its premium office address gives it an edge over other offices. Located at the penthouse of the Makati Stock Exchange building along Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Clock In puts its clients at the center—and literally on top —of a dynamic business and commercial community.
Given the unique set-up of a coworking space, Clock In’s clients can also look forward to collaborations, mentoring, and even social gatherings to strengthen community ties.
Ayala has partnered with Acceler8 in operating, marketing, and providing technology services for Clock In.
“Coworking spaces provide value beyond just real estate. There are intangible opportunities such as networking that help entrepreneurs test out their ideas and learn from other community members,” said Acceler8 co-founder Mikko Barranda.
Offerings
Clock In’s understated and modern interiors begin with a reception lobby and lounge that lead to a sprawling floor plan of shared work spaces, a meeting room, 15 private offices enclosed in glass, a breakout area, and pantry.
The serviced office has a seating capacity of 107 people.
An entrepreneur can also choose from several offerings depending on his or her needs.
One can sign up for a “Private Office” and will be entitled to a number of amenities including office furniture; Wi-Fi and LAN-enabled workspaces; use of utilities; access to pantry and common areas; unlimited coffee, water, and tea; cleaning and office maintenance during business hours; biometrics security access to main office and door lock security per private office; and five hours free meeting room access per month.
Others can also opt to rent a Coworking Space or go for a Virtual Office, which means using Clock In’s business address and communication service solutions without having to rent a dedicated office space.
Call answering, message delivery, mail handling, document services, access to courier, hotel booking, and transport services are among the other benefits Clock In offers its clientele.
“Clock In can be used for short-term project-based work, on-demand meeting rooms, or even a satellite office should their main headquarters be located elsewhere,” Mills said.
“Clock In is committed to deliver a working environment that promotes success—for any type of business, any work style, and any length of time,” Mills further noted.
