Crown Business Center

Crown Business Center runs serviced offices and virtual offices in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, for businesses that want a base without a large upfront commitment. Serviced offices here take groups of one to six people, and its virtual office gives a business a prestige address and handles calls and post. It suits start-ups needing an office at short notice, and companies that do not need a full-time desk.

Serviced offices on flexible terms

Serviced office packages run from a month to a year, and the centre says its all-inclusive package has no setup or exit charge, so a new business can start working quickly. The offices come fully furnished, with storage cabinets and larger working desks. Because rent, furniture and utilities are bundled into one monthly fee, the centre argues that a team avoids the overheads of a long lease and can grow or shrink its space as headcount changes.

Virtual addresses and call handling

If a business does not need a desk every day, the virtual office provides a business address with the prestige that comes with it. A professional support team answers phone calls, handles mail and faxes, and relays messages to the client. A multilingual front desk can take calls during the working day for a small extra fee.

Meeting rooms and office facilities

Meeting rooms are equipped with modern visual aids for client meetings, sales presentations, business gatherings and training, and they can be booked at short notice. Each room offers dedicated phone lines, a LAN connection at every seat, Wi-Fi, e-fax and a password lock. The shared lounge has a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine and a daily newspaper, and the centre provides a kitchen, conference room, reception area and fax and copy equipment for members.

Security on the premises

Access to the front door is by electronic card, individual rooms have their own locks, and the building has a 24-hour CCTV system and a security guard at the entrance. The centre presents these measures as part of a professional first impression for visiting clients.

Location in Tsim Sha Tsui

The centre sits in Tsim Sha Tsui, which it describes as the core of Kowloon's business district. Walking to the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station takes about five minutes, and the Star Ferry pier is about ten minutes on foot, with Harbour City, Kowloon Park, shops and restaurants nearby. The centre calls the district the second-best choice for a business after Central, which it describes as the busiest financial district in Asia.

Why a business centre suits growing teams

The centre makes the case that businesses change size constantly and that a traditional office forces them to reserve space for expansion they may never need. A hot desk can cover a seasonal worker, bills are paid once a month, and networking in the common areas can lead to new partners. It presents a prime address as something a small firm could not otherwise afford in a central location.