subject: Finding That Ideal Space For Your Business [print this page] Looking for office space for your business is something that entails a great amount of detail. Depending on what type of business you are into and whether it is an old or new business, the considerations for getting an office space or transferring to another place are the following:
- Budget. Like all almost all things, everything is based on a budget. For some businesses, this means looking for a space that gives the best deal on a per square foot or per metre rental or lease agreement. There are also other businesses that consider moving to other office space based on tax considerations given by the city or county. Some companies move to a different city because these cities may lure their businesses with huge tax holidays and other attractions. The other consideration for companies to move their offices is that the company is expanding and the space they presently occupy may not be enough.
- Upkeep. Some companies also lease their office space based on how the building is being maintained by the owner or managing company. These days, even the custodial services of the building are important. Some companies will look for buildings that maintain green clean services. Simply put, green clean services are custodial services which use non toxic and environmentally friendly. This may seem almost contradictory since most of the cleaning agents that are popularly used have toxins or are not essentially environmentally friendly. But there are companies that are sprouting up to use environmentally friendly cleaning agents. These new companies are gaining popularity because of the uniqueness of the service.
- Location. Location plays a vital role to some businesses. They may move to an office that is nearer to the city or to a building that may have some prominence and popularity. With these companies, it is all about image and occupying a space which reflect their corporate personality. An example of this would be the Google office in San Francisco California, which is located in Silicon Valley. Their office area reflects the corporate personality of Google which has become famous for it s food commissary. Employees are treated to world class cooking from top chef teams on a daily basis for free. The rationale behind this, as the company founders say, is that the company attracts the best engineers and information technology workers in the world and these people, who work till wee hours of the morning, need to be treated to the best food round the clock.
