We understand that moving your business to a new office is a big decision to make.
There will inevitably be some disruption to the operation as you search for, sign, move and set up within your new office space – but we’ve found that many of our clients consider it worth it in the long run.
You may not realise it, but your current office setup may be impacting your business growth. This could be in terms of supplier and customer impressions and relationships as they don’t visit your current premises (or you’re not inviting them for a good reason!)
It’s also a long-held belief, supported by many scientific studies, that employee productivity is directly affected by the environment they work in. If you’re just getting started, then moving from your home-study (or kitchen table) into a professional office may be the productivity or psychological boost you need to scale your business.
If you’re still wondering if an office move is right for you, here’s 6 reasons why a move may be worth it!
You’re too big for your current office…
Expansion and growth often means extra staff, so don’t let your current office stifle your plans to hire. In many traditional office leases, you won’t have the ability to rent additional or adjacent offices and this may restrict your businesses growth.
Also, no one likes to work in a cramped, overcrowded space. It affects your ability to focus and get things done without distraction. You may not have realised it, but the addition of a meeting space may help your business’s productivity rather than holding impromptu, informal meetings at your colleague’s desks. However, you may not have the valuable space to dedicate to this breakout or meeting room at present- your best option may be to move.
Location, Location, Location
As you grow it’s important for you to reflect a certain image and as such, a remote location (or your home) may not do this effectively. It’s important that you also “fish where the fish are!” and ensure that your location is close to your prospect and client base and that it’s easily accessible.
Your current office agreement doesn’t work for you
Whether your agreement has increased in price, or the proposed contract duration is too long it could be time to move on and consider other options. If you look at the financial implications over time and compare this to the facilities and terms of serviced offices, it may help you make the decision to move.
As you know, cash flow is key to business success so having more flexibility for your business to expand and contract may save you money in the long run.
You need to cut costs
We’ve been talking a lot about the need to expand and grow, but in tough times you may feel the need to cut your costs. This may mean a move into an office space more suitable for the amount of employees you have now rather than how many you were going to employ during better times.
This is a great time to consider serviced offices, especially as there are no moving fees and they have flexible lease agreements that allow you to move into bigger offices easily and quickly as you scale your business up again.
It’s also worth considering the overall cost of operations such as broadband, telephones, meeting rooms and more and see if a serviced office, which generally provide these services, is a better solution for your business.
Your office doesn’t fit your brand
First impressions count and now we live in a digital world, it’s even easier for your customers to see and judge where your business chooses to operate on Google Maps.
Even if you’re a B2B company and don’t see yourself as one of these new technology start-ups with beanbags and table football – it doesn’t mean that your office doesn’t count. If your office is inferior then unfortunately your prospect base may just think the same of the service or product that you’re offering.
Time to make the move?
We will help you grow your business…
Whether you’re an entrepreneurial startup or a global enterprise, we provide and support you with modern office space, leaving you to focus on your business.
If you’re looking for a new office due to expansion or perhaps a regional satellite office – our office spaces are smart and affordable.
Already fitted with high speed broadband and network cabling, supported by on-site centre managers and offering flexible one-month-notice terms – our offices are ready for you to move in immediately!
If you’re working from home but want a business address, we also offer virtual offices and meeting rooms to meet your clients.
See our locations or get in touch with us today to discuss the next step in your business growth plan!
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