This article is brought to us by a guest blogger, Kris Elliot. Kris is the area director of Regus Atlanta and wanted to share with us a great contest they have put together which will greatly benefit one of the Atlanta’s small businesses. You can find her on twitter as @regusatlanta.

Last week the Atlanta Small Business Blog featured tips for a small business choosing office space in the Atlanta-area. And yes, while it is a daunting process, following the recession many businesses still don’t have a small fortune to throw into leasing an office and all the overhead that comes along with that investment.
Many owners are turning to alternative solutions to bring their businesses to the next level which will allow them to compete with the major players in their industry, at a fraction of the cost. One company helping entrepreneurs achieve this goal is Regus, the global leader in flexible workplace solutions. By escaping long-term contracts and hefty overhead expenses, Regus makes it possible for small businesses and start-ups to portray a professional image and set their organization on a fast track to growth.
The current entrepreneurial mindset has inspired Regus to give back to the Atlanta-area business community. The company launched the ‘Win an Office’ Sweepstakes*, which will award one lucky business 12 consecutive months of fully furnished office space at any of Regus’ 23 Atlanta-area locations. The contest, which runs from now until March 31, includes amenities such as a receptionist, telephone and Internet connectivity.
The prize, which is worth up to $40,000, depending on which location the winner chooses, will ultimately change the path and future of one local small business. To be eligible for consideration, contestants can fill out an entry form online at www.regusatlanta.com, where they can also explain how winning this office would help them and their business succeed in 2010. Winners are scheduled to be announced around Tax-Day on April 15, 2010.
After sending in your entry forms, entrepreneurs should take a look into how Regus’ solutions can help get their small business take the next step. Regus enhances the way businesses work while keeping day to day costs and capital outlay to a minimum. Essentially, Regus allows you to do business however, wherever and whenever you need without getting locked into expensive, long-term commitments. For further information on Regus’ offerings visit www.regus.com.