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Why go through the hassle and expense of leasing standalone space when Athene makes it so easy and affordable?

Stand-alone Office	Athene Office
Leasing Issues
Lengthy fixed-term lease Business or personal guarantees on rent Lack of flexibility on amount of space and term Lack of control over building operating costs Real estate and legal fees	One-year lease with three-month cancellation notice Flexibility to upsize or downsize as necessary No real estate or legal fees No personal guarantees or financing
Build-out Issues
Significant capital investment for improvements Significant fees for architects and engineers Investment in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and data cabling, security systems Time and money spent on permits Time lost to build-out planning and management Problems arising from lack of experience overseeing build-out	Immediate occupancy in a professional, prestigious facility Significant time savings Access to full office facilities
Equipment Costs
Investment in telephone/PBX system, voicemail and call attendants Investment in servers, patch panels, routers Investment in furniture, printers, copiers Investment in kitchen equipment Deposits and installation fees on phone lines and Internet Time lost to research required purchases	Immediate phone service and high speed Internet Access to high-tech office equipment and services
Monthly Expenses
Staffing costs for reception, admin, etc. and related overhead Utilities Facility insurance Data, phone & fax lines Janitorial fees Security fees Office and equipment maintenance	One fixed monthly rental payment Additional services available on an as-needed basis
Hassle
Setting up corporate accounts with couriers, stationers, etc. Managing office facility Managing and training office staff Making coffee and cleaning up the kitchen	No personnel recruiting, hiring, training or management issues Access to all corporate accounts for couriers, stationery, long-distance, etc. No facility management issues