Monday, February 27, 2012

How To Find the Right Office Space

By Orlando Ring


Finding the right office space to lease can prove challenging. There are several important things to keep in mind when determining where to base your business, and just how to find the best office space for your company. There are so many options that you need to do adequate research to decide just what type of office space you want to lease before searching the classifieds. Your type of business as well as your budget will help determine what type of lease agreement for an office space that will appeal to a certain type of business owner.
SHARED OFFICE SPACE
Startup companies with a tight budget may want to consider shared office space as the best option. Having shared office space allows small business owners to split the cost of the lease for an office among one or more other small business owners. This provides the opportunity for less investment on the office lease. Saving on office space allows small businesses to allot more money for the growth of the business, until each if financially stable and able to move into permanent office space.
SHORT TERM OFFICE SPACE
Those who don't want to share office space, but are not quite ready for a long term lease can consider short term office space. This is an ideal solution for a business owner that needs to setup shop in an already furnished space and begin working immediately. This allows the business owner to save money by not being locked into a long term lease that might be unnecessary, as well as saving the investment of office furniture and/or equipment and having to move it and a later date. Those who don't want to invest in the furniture and equipment necessary for running a business may be well served with a short term office lease that will allow the business to get rolling quickly.
LONG TERM OFFICE SPACE
Long term leases are still preferred by some business owners, but there are many factors to be considered. Selecting a permanent location needs a detailed analysis of location, style and the setup. Shop for a space that works for your company and reflects the type of business you own. Make sure the floor plan will accommodate your work flow, and that you see the potential ways to make your business space customized to reflect your ideals.
SIGNING THE LEASE
Once you have found the type of office space that is the best solution for you, then get the lease agreement in hand and read the entire lease. Make sure to go over all the fine print, and get answers to anything you need before you sign the dotted line. A realtor or attorney can help you understand any questions that might come up. Once you have a lease, make sure to establish a positive relationship with the leasing company. This will help you if you need to communicate with them regarding the lease. Make sure that you and the leasing party have signed copies, and you always have access to a copy of your lease. If you aren't offered a digital copy, scan and save one in case the hard copy ever becomes damaged.
Leasing office space takes careful consideration as well as research. You have to pay attention to the details when it comes time to sign. Go in educated and watch the details, and you can find an office space and lease agreement that will benefit you and your business.







For those who do not wish to share office spaces but still aren't ready for a long term leasing agreement, short term office space is ideal. Short term leasing options allow for the business owner to set up shop in a generally already furnished space that is ready to be worked in immediately. This means that not only can the business owner potentially save money by not committing to a long term lease that they may not need, but he or she can also avoid the initial investment of purchasing bulky office furniture and equipment and either being forced to sell or move it when the lease agreement is over. For those who don't have the money to put down for all the furniture or equipment they may need, short term office space that is fully serviced can provide peace of mind and can allow the small business to get moving much faster.














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