From nice-to-haves to necessities, there are lots of things to consider when researching office spaces. Whilst small businesses commonly have tighter budgets than mid-sized companies, they do, however, also have the freedom to be more flexible with their options. At Love Mondays Office Space, we support businesses of all sizes who are looking for a new space where their team will love to work. This guide will provide insight into how to find the perfect office space for your small business as well as details on how our free-of-charge office space brokerage service…
Finding the Perfect Office Space for a Small Business
As no two businesses have the same requirements, we’ve compiled a list of questions to help you get started choosing a space. That’s because what is essential for one business, might not have even been considered by another. These questions are here to help you evaluate your options and ultimately help you navigate finding your perfect office space with ease.
Location
- What is its accessibility like? Are there public transport options available? Is there ample parking for your whole (and growing) team?
- What are the neighbourhood amenities like? Are there shops or restaurants nearby for your team to utilise outside work and on their lunch break?
Size and Layout
- How much space do you currently need? Is there room for growth and expansion?
- Do you need meeting rooms and phone booths? Is an open plan layout suitable?
Budget
- What ballpark figure are you looking to spend per month?
- How much capital do you want to invest upfront? Are you willing to pay a deposit of 6 or 12 months in advance? Or is 2 months your maximum?
Amenities
- Within the office itself, which amenities are essential? A kitchen? A breakout space?
- Which are nice-to-haves but negotiable? An outdoor space?
Utilities
- Would you prefer an all-in-one package where all bills and utilities are consolidated into the monthly price? Or would you like the flexibility of managing them yourself?
Office Type
- Would you like a dedicated office space or would desks in a communal office work better for your team?
- How important is being able to customise your space and its design?
Contracts
- What sort of duration commitments are you willing to make?
- How much flexibility would you like within your agreement?
For many of the small businesses we work with, Serviced Offices or CoWorking Spaces are the most popular. They are flexible, more affordable and offer an all-in-one package. With all bills included and managed, and the possibility of scaling up or down as required, they provide a great starting point for startups and small businesses alike.
If you’d like to speak to one of our friendly advisors about our free brokerage service, simply enter your details in the form below. Using our key relationships and experience within the industry, we’ll help you find the most suitable option and negotiate the best possible price for you too.
