4 Things To Consider When Looking for Office Space

You are a small business owner who has finally accumulated enough capital to invest in an office space for you and your employees. Congratulations, I am here to help you find the perfect space!

But, before we begin the process of finding the office that will fit your needs, it is important to answer the following questions, as they will identify what specific elements we must look for. Take a second, sit down, and think about the following:

How Many People Will I Need to Accommodate?

When you begin to scout office locations, it is important to take account of the number of people who will be working in your office, as well as the number of people you expect to visit with during the work week. Are you an accounting firm that sees one or two clients at a time? Or are you a business that hopes to see as many customers in your space at once? Determine the minimum amount of people you expect to have in your space.

What is the Best Location For My Needs?

When choosing the space for your business, it is important to investigate the location in terms of the commute and the surrounding businesses. When looking at the commute, it is important to take note of how you, your employees, and your customers could arrive at your business, either by car or public transit. If you know most of your employees and customers will be arriving to your office in their cars, it is important to find a location that is near at least one highway with ample parking. On the other hand, if most of your staff and clients will need to get to your office by public transit, it is important to find a location near accessible bus or subway stops. It is also imperative that you investigate the surrounding businesses to see if any of your competition is nearby and, if they are, whether you would prefer to be near them or not. It is also important to assess the surrounding spots for convenient food, coffee shops, shopping and services to ensure your employees have access and stay happy.

What Types of Rooms Will My Space Need?

An important element that business owners often forget to think about when looking for space are the additional office rooms beyond the space for desks. Will your office require a kitchen? Meeting rooms?  Lunch room? Do you prefer a location with a bathroom inside the unit, or outside in a common hallway? It is important to identify these needs before you begin the search for your office space.

Internet Speed 

An issue that many new business owners are facing today is the speed of the internet connection in their space. There are a number of buildings that have old wiring or are in an area that the telecommunications companies have not been able to update. You do not want to find yourself in a location where the internet connection is spotty without any way to fix it. If you have found a space that works exceptionally well for your business, despite problems with the internet, it may be worth the while to investigate if, and how, the connection can be upgraded.

While there are a number of other questions you must ask yourself when identifying what you need in an office space, these four can help you get started in the right direction. When you’re done answering them, send me an email to jeff@jeffwolfe.ca, and we can start searching for your perfect space!