The Bermudian - Fall 2017

OFFICE FURNITURE
& SUPPLIES

A.F. Smith

Today’s work environment needs to be a fluid one as more employees work flexible hours in interchangeable office plans than ever before.

However things change, your staff will always need certain supplies and our judges say the best place to purchase all the pencils, paperclips, chairs and computers is A.F. Smith.

With free online ordering and a quick delivery service, customers can search and set up a new office—or renovate an old one—in no time, and furniture can even be rented or leased saving major up-front capital expenditure. Keeping up to date with ever-changing office dynamics and customer needs keeps A.F. Smith at the top of this list. m 7 Tumkins Lane, Hamilton,

292-1882, www.afsmith.bm

OFF-SITE
MEETING FACILITY

Connectech

While big office environments need to be fluid, small businesses need to be nimble to survive and keeping costs— especially overhead ones—low is key. But when your office is in your living room and you need to meet with a potential investor or new client, what do you do? Que Connectech.

The new co-working office and meeting space rents small conference rooms for four to six people as well as a large meeting/training room that can accommodate up to 50 on an hourly, daily or weekly basis. Fully connected with all the audio/visual bells and whistles you would need, Connectech was highly recommended by our judges who say its central location helps give it an edge over the competition. m 41 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton,

400-3677, www.connectech.bm

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Ashley’s Lemonade

Ashley Stephens

what started as a saturday lemonade stand outside her mother’s clothing store in 2011 has since grown into one of the island’s most recognised brands! It’s been an impressive rise for teenager Ashley Stephens whose bubbly personality and engaging manner has helped make her Ashley’s Lemonade a household name. Working alongside her supportive family, her freshly squeezed concoctions are highly sought after at every major event from Harbour Nights to the America’s Cup. Refreshing, delicious and with ever-changing additional ingredients like ginger and pineapple, the lemonade is simply the best.

This year our judges were adamant that she receive this recognition as the young entrepreneur is a shining example that hard work, perseverance and positive energy are truly the pathway to success. We can’t wait to see what lies in store for this rising star in the future!