Sunday, July 5, 2015

How To Choose Office Space For Rent

By Edna Booker


The office is a very important place. It is the where the operations of your business are based, its where your clients come when they need to speak with you and most importantly, it is a place of business where your employees and yourself should feel peaceful enough to be productive. This space is very important and there are some factors a person should keep in mind when you are looking for office space for rent.

First of all you should consider the location you are looking to settle in. In this area there are some questions a person should ask yourself. Is it in a good neighborhood? Can your customers get there easily? Can your employees get there safely and without a hustle every day? If the place you are considering scores a yes in all of this questions, then you must know that the location is good for your business needs.

The other thing to really consider is the infrastructure. These days, businesses are highly dependent on the Internet. When choosing office space, one should consider the available connections in the area and if the building owner has subscribed to a service you should do a speed test to ensure that the bandwidth is enough for the operations. It is not only the Internet that a person should consider, a person should check cell reception and inquire if the building has a dedicated postal service.

Another factor that will be of great Importance to you is the size of the space, this is mostly dependent on the budget but, it is a fact that a cramped office reduces the productivity of your employees. When choosing a place, it is recommended to have at least seventy square feet of room per employee. Above that, you should have places where you can hold meetings with clients and a rest place where your employees can go during their lunch breaks.

Before picking a space, price is probably the most important aspect to consider. This is because businesses have budgets they set each year and one should ensure that the rent of the place you choose is within the budget brackets. Other things you must make sure you ask for are hidden costs. Make sure you have all figures, this helps you avoid to have to incur costs you had not accounted for. You should also make sure you are getting value for all your money by comparing with the value of similar spaces in the area.

Structural styling of the space is very important. In most cases you find companies using offices as a branding tool, having a good styling means that you will do these modifications cheaply and safely since no structural changes will be made.

Another thing is the scalability of the space you decide to move in to. It should allow your business to grow. Growth is the main objective of any profit making business.

Finally you should consider your employees needs. They should always come first. Make sure you take their opinions before making the decision.




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