IF you've got a business idea but aren't sure whether the market is right or if your business plan is water tight then the thought of committing to a lengthy business lease may scare you.

This is one of the many scenarios where Noosa Boardroom could be an ideal option.

The serviced one to two-person offices offer short-term leasing, as well as IT needs, boardroom and reception services.

Owners Anne and Steve Lawrence have been helping start-up and small businesses for five years.

Mr Lawrence said the facility was also popular with larger companies looking to accommodate small groups of staff in satellite offices.

Currently the boardroom is home to a wide variety of businesses including a solar panel firm, job placement agencies, building inspectors, online retailers, financial businesses and human resources consultants, to name a few.

Mr Lawrence said the Boardroom served as a business incubator for many fledgling businesses.

``For example we had a business start up and they recently moved to Mooloolaba because they outgrew us, but we played an essential role in helping them get started.

``If you have a business idea this is a good place to base yourself while you test it out. If it doesn't work you haven't had to fork out for a three-year lease.

``It's a safe place to pilot a new business, get it off the ground.''

The Noosa Journal and Noosa Boardroom have teamed up to offer one lucky reader a serviced office at Noosa Boardroom for six months  a prize worth approximately $10,000.

To enter visit www.questnews.com.au/sunshinecoast

Extract from the Noosa Journal 3rd November 2011