Things To Consider Before Choosing Office Space
When you are looking for an office space, you might have a basic idea of what you want. But there are so many different factors to consider when trying to decide on which office space is right for your business. Here are some things to think about before choosing an office space:
Location: If your business is based online, then location isn’t as important. But if you want to attract clients in person or have employees who will be coming into the office often, then it’s important that the location be convenient and accessible. Think about how far away from public transportation stops or major highways the building is located, how long it takes to get from one place to another during rush hour (especially if your employees will be driving), and whether or not there are places nearby where people can go for lunch or after work drinks.
Size: How big is your company going to be in five years? With this in mind, think about how many people will be working at the same time and how much space each one will need. You don’t want them stacked on top of each other like sardines! To calculate square footage needed per employee, divide the number of employees by 10 (for example, if there are six employees working in an office with 10 desks total, each employee would get 1/6th of a desk). This formula can help you estimate how much space you need before signing lease contracts.
Utilities: Electricity and running water are two things that every business needs, so make sure that any prospective office space includes these utilities before signing on the dotted line. If not, they may cost extra money in rent or require additional wiring or plumbing work that will eat up more funds than expected.
Cost – Office space comes in many different shapes and sizes with varying price tags attached. You might find that it’s cheaper to rent a large room than several smaller ones at first glance but if you’re looking for something more permanent then it may be worth considering this option further down the line. When comparing prices, also take into account any additional costs such as utilities or furniture hire which may be necessary depending on your needs.
Amenities – Some buildings offer amenities such as conference rooms or fitness centers for use by tenants at no extra charge or at a discounted rate compared to what these items would cost if purchased separately from outside vendors.
Space layout – How much space do you really need? Will it be just one large room or many smaller ones? Consider how many employees will be working there on a daily basis and think about how they might want their own desks or private offices instead of sharing space with others.
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