Ian and Di Trevallion opened their first Bureaux business lounge in 2005 on York Street, Sydney. Ian had an idea for a membership based business lounge concept after being continually frustrated with business meetings in noisy cafes, not having access to on-the-move resources and the inability to find city concierge services.

The idea of ‘a better place to do business’ became a plan of action and the York Street site was available as the first Bureaux location. The concept started as SPACE delivery (business space) rather than SERVICE delivery for transient business people. However, focus groups of the service delivery idea were very well received, people liked the idea of portable options.

Hence, the Sydney site developed and opened in November 2005. Tone Wheeler, a well renowned architect, had designed a standard CAD model of a ‘general’ Bureaux site, which can be adjusted depending on site size and local requirements. Bureaux Sydney soon became known for its sleek, professional and funky interior design and this is a theme Bureaux wish to keep in every new site, incorporating top quality artwork, furnishings and fittings. Each Bureaux site will also hold an antique bureau.

In June 2006, Bureaux Melbourne opened in Lonsdale Street and the announcement of the Amex small business card holder’s partnership with Bureaux was made.

The future is extremely exciting, with promising strategic partnerships, great locations and a wide variety of members. With the help of DC Strategy, formerly Deacons Consulting, Bureaux will roll out a national and international company owned and franchised network, ranging as far as the Middle East.