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Floating Offices

The Recession Buster H2Office Lets You Work on Water

— March 12, 2009 — Lifestyle
We would all kill for ocean views, but imagine going to work each day at a marina!

H2Office are keen to develop “mini floating business parks” in marinas or other suitable water areas that are currently under-utilized.

If you’re a marina owner, this could open up a new revenue stream by making use of shallow or inaccessible waters.

For office tenants, this could be a great way to cut costs, and enjoy the scenery!

Each floating office comes with enough space for one or two people to work in, has a break out area, external sun deck (to work on the tan!), kitchenette, foldaway bunks, storage space and bathing platform - sounds like you could live in too!

If you get sick of work - drop a line, work on your tan, or take an ocean trip!
Trend Themes
1. Floating Offices - The trend of floating offices offers a unique opportunity for businesses to work in marinas or other water areas and enjoy scenic views while cutting costs.
2. Mini Floating Business Parks - The development of mini floating business parks in marinas creates a disruptive innovation opportunity by utilizing previously under-utilized water areas.
3. Shallow or Inaccessible Water Utilization - The trend of utilizing shallow or inaccessible waters for floating offices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for marina owners to generate new revenue streams.
Industry Implications
1. Marina - Marina owners can explore the floating office trend as a way to expand their business and generate additional revenue.
2. Office Space - The floating office trend offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the office space industry to provide unique and cost-effective working environments.
3. Tourism - The trend of floating offices in scenic water areas creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tourism industry to offer alternative and attractive accommodation options.
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