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So what do you look for in a perfect office plant?

Since you have an office, we assume that you have a busy schedule. And running around with a lamp or a bottle of purified water may not be on your daily agenda.

So, point # one – Your office plant must be easy to keep.

Check out:  Spider Plant

This low-maintenance plant is perfect for shelves, bookcases or hanging baskets. In addition to being extremely modest in its demands, spider plant carries great benefits for improving air quality inside the office and reducing stress at work.

 Secondly, office space is limited. So the plants you “hire” must do a good job. So they need to have benefits.

Check out: Lemon Balm

This fragrant plant is a great choice for a stressful office environment. Its zesty smell is a great mood enhancer. It also works wonders for you productivity and will definitely help you keep your eyes open when you are in for an early meeting or working on a project after hours.

Finally, they may have additional value by enhancing office design.

Check out: Peace Lily

This beautiful flower with a memorable name would definitely add to the overall look of your office. It is minimalistic and sophisticated and perfectly integrates into any office style. But beauty is not the only feature peace lily can boast. They remove pollutants from indoor air and are recognized air cleansers.

And if you are looking for more options, check out Gardenia, Golden Pothos, Peppermint, Moth Orchid or consult your local  flower shop.

 

Your office can benefit from green companions. And no, we do not mean aliens)

We mean plants. The positive effects of having them in your office have been discussed numerous times and now we actually have proof, thanks to the study, conducted by Virginia Lohr and her colleagues at the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Washington State University. According to the study, having office greenery in a windowless office can not only liven up your working area but also have a positive impact on your:

–       blood pressure

–       emotions

–       productivity

–       attention span

–       and stress level

Read the full report here.

So, we agree that office plants are a good idea. But which ones to choose and what to consider when selecting a green friend? Stay tuned for Part Two of our Blog where we will introduce you to our top picks!

 

As one of the biggest optical fairs in Asia, Hong Kong Optical Fair provides an effective platform for business networking and comprehensive product offerings.

In 2012, the fair was attended by 629 exhibitors from 22 countries and over 12, 000 buyers from 98 countries and regions.

This year, new records may be set. There are three new sections at the fair, targeting new fast-growing markets: reading glasses, kids’ eyewear and accessories and 3D glasses. Other represented categories are: diagnostic instruments, contact lens and accessories, optometric instruments and machinery, lens and frames, sporting and professional eyewear, safety eyewear, sunglasses and branded eyewear.

Interested in attending? You can register though one of the following channels:

Website – www.hktdc.com/hkopticalfair/ 
Smartphone Info Site – download HKTDC Mobile iPhone App Store ,BlackBerry App World  or Google Play ;
Mobile Info Site – visit hktdc.com/wap/optical/T111 
Enquiry hotline (852) 1830 668

Josephine went in and enjoyed a working lunch this week with ABNET – Asia Business Network – a new networking organization, solely committed to catering to small and medium sized enterprises in Asia.

ABNET is setting up in Asia and targeting business owners and managers, who take their business networking seriously – so do not expect weekend trips to museums or wine & dine events. Instead, you will have real goals and responsibilities to expand your own business and that of your fellow members. And even after the first meeting, we saw the results.

Josephine was happy to meet all the visitors and members of the organization.

And here we are with ABNET director – Alan Brown at McCawley’s Peninsula.

Learn more about ABNET:

ABNET is a business networking organization with a unique formula that specifically serves the needs of small & medium sized enterprises. ABNET branches are being established in many of the business locations around the City of Shenzhen and throughout the province in due course.

Directors, Partners, Sole Traders, Professionals, Senior Management and Charity Senior Representatives are potentially eligible to become members of ABNET. Members must be pro-active and demonstrate business leadership potential.