"I think we're a business for all economies," says Mike Ketzner, Regus Group regional VP for the Southeast. "We're seeing a steady demand for product [in the Americas]. Overall, revenue for first four months of 2008 has increased more than 20% over the same period last year."

However, local office brokers observe that success is not guaranteed for owners of short-term lease space simply based on the economic downturn. "I think that on the one hand it can be a boom for their business, but on the other hand there are a lot of people who would be priced out of operating in an executive suite if their company is already hurt," says Noel Steinfeld, vice president with CB Richard Ellis. She adds, "I think [this type of product] will be very successful in Aventura because it's an entrepreneur environment."

OfficeOne plans to differentiate itself based on technology and services offered to clients, Serber tells GlobeSt.com. Rents at the new offices will average $1,350 per month and include the services of a full-time staff, including a receptionist and administrative staff. The office is equipped with the latest IT equipment, cable and internet services, WiFi access, state-of-the-art conference rooms with full video capabilities and on-site tech support.

The company, which will become fully operational Aug. 1, also offers virtual office packages starting at $99 per month and options for renting office space for a specified number of hours per month. These hours will be transferable to the OfficeOne's second location, to open in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and in future offices the company plans to complete in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Mexico City, Mexico, Europe and the Orient, Serber says.