When you're looking for new premises, you need to take a few things into consideration in order to ensure you are moving to a place that will help to continue the success and progression of your business. Before embarking on your office space hunt, here are a few things you should be thinking about prior to making an decisions.
Location
Perhaps one of the most important questions is, where do you want your new business headquarters to be? Do you want to be in the city centre? Do you want to be on the outskirts of the city? Do you want to be in the local town? The answer to this question will depend upon the nature of your business. Remember, if you tend to have a lot of visitors, you will require a location that is easily accessed by public transport, or has plenty of parking available in the area. If not, you can be a little pickier about the office space you choose.
Space
There is a legal amount of space required for every member of staff you employ, so always take this into consideration when looking for new office space. You need to base your search on how many members of staff will be working in the office at any given time. If this is just yourself, you can go for a one-person office. If you require a larger space for a large team, make sure you know the square footage and how many desks will legally fit.
Price
Never ever go for the first place you find. Finding office space is no different to finding a place to live in terms of wanting the best deal. Remember, on top of renting a space, you will also need to pay bills. Some landlords, however, will happily pay many of your rates for you. Plus, you can often negotiate a price with the letting agent to achieve a better deal.
Type
The type of office space you choose is crucial. You want a space that is warm, safe and comfortable for yourself and your staff in an area that they are secure in - especially if they have to walk any distance to their cars after the working day. You should also consider what message your office space is sending to customers and clients who may visit. Is the area ideal? Is the space neat, tidy and professional?
Representation
You can use a Commercial Property Agent to help you find the best office space for you, but you don't have to. If anything, they will be able to do most of the legwork on your behalf, saving you the hassle of researching place after place, however, many people have no problem with going to the landlord direct.
If you're looking for office space in Birmingham, get in touch today on 07878 732025 or take a look at the Urban WorkSpace facebook page!
