ROSWELL, GA., Dec. 10, 2001 --- Platinum Business Center (PBC) opened a new office business center in East Roswell in late October. "We offer a cost-effective and viable alternative for Small Office Home Office (SOHO) entrepreneurs and business people who find that working from home has created a new set of challenges in terms of productivity, space and separating work from family time," said Melissa C. Duffey, president of Platinum Business Center. The location on Old Alabama Road, just north of Holcomb Bridge in East Roswell is in a convenient location for the growing number of individuals who have started businesses from their homes and are looking to move to a more professional and formal office environment. In addition to office space and traditional business services, Platinum Business Center offers its clients in-house discounted legal and paralegal services for reviewing contracts, business incorporations and any type of litigation. "The presence of in-house legal staff is a tremendous advantage for our clients. Many legal questions come up in the course of a typical day. Being able to run an idea by an in-house attorney is a definite benefit for our clients," said Duffey.

Office Business Centers (OBC’s), which are also referred to as executive suites have been around for more than 30 years. The concept and services offered have undergone a major transformation driven by recent employment changes in the business world and the impact of technology. According to Duffey, today’s OBC’s are much more economical and offer tangible advantages over home offices and standard commercial space. "Businesses locating to the Platinum Center eliminate the heavy capital costs of buying furniture and office equipment like phone systems, copiers and fax machines. Small businesses also gain by avoiding the expense of hiring a full-time receptionist or assistant to answer the phone, greet visitors and perform clerical work."

There is a false perception that OBC’s are too expensive. The typical lease at Platinum Business Center includes the use of one of the two conference rooms or an additional office for eight hours a month. "Our philosophy of a la carte pricing of services is to make it less expensive for the user, not more. For example, using or not using the services of the receptionist or having access to a T-1 Internet line are business decisions best decided by the business owner, not us," said Duffey. "We do not have a minimum for services in our leases."

Platinum Business Center clients can select as many or as few of the services they need to run their business. Our clients know that they can leave the challenges of running an office to us so that they can focus and manage the growth of their business."

Platinum Business Center’s new facility offers 42 offices ranging from 100 to 250 square feet with leases starting at $575 per month. The facility is spread out over 12,000 square feet in a new office building overlooking a lake on Old Alabama Road, just north of Holcomb Bridge. Both short and long-term leases are available. With flexibility in mind, the facility also offers plans for renting an office for a day, week or month. Platinum Business Center is a member of the Alliance Network which enables its clients to use facilities in distant cities included in their monthly rent.

By offering high-grade office space with amenities, Platinum Business Center is filling a void in the GA 400 — Holcomb Bridge Road corridor in East Roswell. Duffey is looking to serve individuals living in many of the subdivisions on Old Alabama Road as well as the larger subdivisions in the area like Horseshoe Bend, Martins Landing, Willow Springs and Nesbit Lakes. "Candidates for our services are the businessmen who started their companies on their kitchen table and are now ready to move out. Whether it is due to growth in the business, the need for more space, feelings of isolation or too many distractions, home based business owners in the area have been looking for a good alternative. Location is important, as they do not want to have a long commute to and from their office. For these reasons and more, our facility meets their needs."

Platinum Business Center is located at 1805 Old Alabama Road, Suite 200, Roswell, GA. The center is a member in good standing of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the Office Business Center Association and the Alliance Network. Melissa Duffey, President of the Platinum Business Center received her J.D. from Wake Forest University and is a member of good standing in the GA and Atlanta Bar associations. For more information, visit the Platinum Business Center’s web site at www.platinumcenters.com, call 678-323-1400 or e-mail info@platinumcenters.com.