If your lease is ending and you’ve decided your current office isn’t up to scratch, the task of finding a new office can be daunting. There are lots of factors to consider when finding a new office location, and you don’t want to make any fatal mistakes.
From Brandon Moving & Storage’s experience with office and business moves, here are some top things we recommend weighing up when finding a new office:
How Will You Use the Space?
Does your new office require anything out of the ordinary, such as a place for high-tech equipment or a larger workspace for employees? Make sure you are aware of your essential needs within a new office.
You can do this by assessing the benefits of your old space and what you think could have improved it. In addition, make sure to account for any future changes your business may go through during the time of its lease at the new office, such as increased employment.
An excellent way to figure out what features to look for in a new space is to ask employees any concerns they have with their current space. For example, you may find that employees favor an open space working environment of cubicles or require more private areas to work. Once you have ascertained your office needs, searching for a new location becomes easier.
How Convenient is the Location?
The last thing you want is employees having a hard time getting to your new location. This will lower morale and potentially force employees out of their job.
If a significant chunk of your employees rely on commuting to the office, make sure your new office is within walking distance from a train station or bus stop. On the other hand, if many of your employees travel by car, ensure your office has sufficient parking space.
It's also important to consider the ease of access for visitors to your new office. If your business accepts visits from current and future clients, make sure your business' new location is easy to get to and can be accessed without issue.
Does the Office Space Provide a Good First Impression?
Company image is always an essential consideration when looking for a new office space. Many clients will have already formed their opinion on a business by the time they are in the reception room or waiting area.
Even before clients and potential employees step into your building, you must make sure the outside of the building is presentable, and the car park presents an excellent first impression.
When picking a new office, the main focus is your company’s present and future needs. Once you know precisely what your new office needs are, you should find convenient locations with good transport links, parking spaces, and easy-to-follow directions for clients.
Also, make sure your building is aesthetically pleasing and represents your company image for visitors and potential clients. This way, you can assure your new office will be perfect for your employees and clients alike.
When you’re ready to move your office, call the Office Moving Pros at Brandon Moving & Storage. We make the process easy so there are little to no disruptions while you keep focusing on the business at hand.
