When the office just can’t fit any more people inside, you’ll know it’s time to move. Many businesses put this off for as long as possible due to anticipated disruptions and escalating costs, but it can actually make the day-to-day running of your business better than it is now. Temporary solutions such as employees sharing a desk may work for a month or so, but they probably won’t want to put up with this in the long term. You don’t want to end up losing valuable members of your team just because they want a better quality of life when they’re at work. Your employees really are your most important asset so make sure to look after them. So now you’ve decided it is time to make the move, you’ll be trying to figure out where to go and what type of office to pick. Here are a few suggestions and pointers to help you on your way:
Location, location, location
Do you have clients and customers visiting your office on a daily basis? If so, it might be really important for you to be based near a train or tube stop. If you’re not in London, this might be adapted to having an easy-access car park instead. In either situation, you want people to be able to come to you without hassle, and without having to walk a great distance once they’ve been on public transport. So when you start searching for an office, keep an eye out on the proximity to transport links; it will be of great interest to your staff as well who have to do the commute each day.
To buy or to rent?
You’ve got a few options when it comes to how you’ll fund your office move. Large companies might prefer to buy premises outright so they can accommodate all employees under one roof. However many other companies prefer to rent, which gives them perhaps a bit more flexibility in the future. Rental properties range from basic spaces to Serviced Offices London, so there is a lot to choose from. A basic rental will include the square footage you need, and occasionally utilities too. A serviced office will be ready to move into as it includes all utilities, an internet and phone connection, and a complete set of furniture.
What are your timescales?
If you need to move in a hurry, it might be a good idea to set about searching for a serviced office as this will probably be the easiest option for you. If you have a lot longer, you might want to hold out for the perfect premises that you can make your own when your business purchases it outright. It’s a good idea to get all the senior members of staff together to discuss what they’ll require in the new office in terms of set up; this should also help you to figure out how long the move will actually take.