Blog
Explore our blog for a selection of useful guides, articles of interest and our member’s profiles.
A Guide to Serviced Offices
In today's dynamic business landscape, flexibility is key, and traditional office setups may not always fit the bill. Enter serviced office spaces, a modern solution that provides businesses with the flexibility they need without compromising on professionalism. In this guide, we'll explore everything you need to know about serviced office spaces and why they might be the perfect fit for your business.
Repurposing Retail: From Pharmacy to Gallery
The Hotel Elephant team are always pleased to see our members featured in the press and were delighted to spot Supriya Lele and Donald Ryan in the weekend edition of the Financial Times HTSI magazine. Released on the 9th of September, the article explores Fashion Designer Supriya Lele’s partnership with gallerist Donald Ryan who has recently launched Qrystal Partners, a project space and gallery in the former Pharmacy located on our site in Borough, SE1.
Challenges Faced by Small Businesses and Essential Tools to Overcome Them
As your small business experiences growth and expansion, it brings exciting opportunities and new horizons. However, with growth also come unique challenges that need careful navigation. In this article, we'll explore some of the common hurdles faced by expanding businesses and provide strategies to overcome them.
Press Release: Creative Elephant - 16th - 24th September 2023
Hotel Elephant is pleased to present Creative Elephant, a program of events and workshops celebrating the creative and design talents of our studio members for the London Design Festival and Urban Elephant Festival. The program will include a group exhibition of artwork and objects from our members, including textiles, fashion, fine art and jewellery. The exhibition is free to attend and will run for the duration of the festival. Our events program will include participatory workshops and demonstrations from different craftspeople, alongside an evening talk about Chinese Filigree for the Southwark Design District lates program. Booking will be required for the events, please see our website for more details.
Athena Stevens
Athena Stevens is an acclaimed writer, performer director and social activist. She is the Artistic Director of Aegis Productions Ltd, writer on attachment at the Finborough Theatre and Creative Council member and Associate Artist at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
A Freelancer's Survival Kit: Must-Have Tools for Success in London
As a freelancer based in London, we understand that staying organized, efficient, and adaptable is essential for your success. We know that managing your workload and keeping up with the fast-paced city can be challenging.
Tally's Top 100 Work Spaces
Hotel Elephant is excited and honoured to be featured on Tally's Top 100 Workspaces 2023 for our exceptional coworking space at Spare Street. Tally Workspace is renowned for assisting companies in finding the perfect offices, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces, boasting an impressive selection of over 1,000 options throughout the UK and other locations.
The Benefits of Coworking Spaces for London Start-ups and Freelancers
In this blog post, we'll uncover how these collaborative environments offer cost savings, networking opportunities, and flexibility. Experience the benefits of Hotel Elephants Office Space, designed to cater to small teams with fully furnished units, high-speed wifi, and exclusive perks. Elevate your business with the power of collaboration!
Noa Geras
Noa Geras is an artist who explores the relationship between the mind, nature and technology. In her works and life, she contemplates identity and forms of violence, especially towards minorities and animals, while embedding them within historical narratives and her own personal history.
Olivia Brissett
Olivia is a fine art photographer based in London. You can stay up to date with Oliva’s work @oliviasarchive.