Choosing the best serviced office space for your growing business

As someone who was an office manager in a previous life (it starts to become clear why I LOVE organisation so much!), and also someone who is now essentially self-employed and running two businesses/working two different roles, I realise the importance of finding the right place to work from.

Whilst being able to work from home is great, there are many reasons why hiring serviced offices is the best solution to finding a new home for your business. From the amazing buildings you can move to, to outstanding facilities and all for a great price without having to sign a 5-year lease. It’s easy to see why serviced offices are more popular than ever before, so once you’ve decided to use one, and you’re all set to head up to one with your laptop backpack and fresh takeaway coffee, the next hard part is choosing where. Here’s some of the best service office locations and why, to get you feeling inspired:

Transport Connections

With networking being so pivotal to a business’s success, being based in central London can be

hugely beneficial when making contacts. With serviced offices like the ones from BE Offices located

in some of London’s trendiest areas such as St Pauls and Shoreditch’s financial district, being located

in an area with great transport connections is really important to the future success of your business to

enable hiring a quality workforce and connecting with other successful businesses in the area.

Image Boosting Areas

Regardless of the type of industry that you work in, your business image should always be a main

concern. By using a serviced office in a trendy up and coming area such as Clapham or an area which

has a great reputation in your industry, you’ll be able to hugely boost the profile of your organisation.

Using serviced offices can help you to expand your small business without having to pay the

extortionate prices that come with sourcing new premises as you’ll become more well-known and

respected in your industry simply by association.

As a business becomes more established, however, the flexibility of a serviced office may become less important than having greater control over the workspace. Growing London teams with clearer long-term requirements may therefore want to compare office space for lease, particularly when they want more freedom over layout, branding and how the office develops with the business.

Facilities

With there being so many different serviced office locations to choose from, thinking about the

different facilities an area offers is vital. From having lots of nice restaurants and bars to be enjoyed

on a lunch time to being located close to a post box and local super market, every business has

different needs which should be taken into account. Being located in central London is has a lot of

appeal thanks to the proximity to shops and leisure facilities making. A business should also take into account the actual working facilities within the office space- from a decent kitchen to whizzy standing desks, what is on offer can make a big impact as to whether an employee is happy or not. Additionally, the availability of desk cubicles can make a significant difference, providing employees with privacy and focus in a bustling work environment, which ultimately contributes to their overall satisfaction and productivity.

Making an Impression

Some businesses go out of their way to make an impression as soon as you walk through the door. Law firms, retail spaces and consultants are known for making an impact in style. If you feel like impressing clients and customers is a necessary part of your business, there are some things you can try. First, the reception areas must be inviting and dazzling without being intimidating. That means comfortable waiting areas, large corporate plants and exceptional lighting. It also helps to have guest facilities such as restrooms, vending machines or even a coffee and cookies space. Of course, any reception desks must be approachable and manned by friendly staff.

The working environment you provide can greatly improve your employee’s satisfaction and in turn

boost your business so selecting the perfect location really is pivotal to success. By using serviced

offices you can be based anywhere in the UK so look around to find the perfect location for your businesses.

What do you think? Would you prefer to work from home, or do you think having a proper, serviced office would have it’s benefits?

I’d love to know!

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Becky

Meet the award-nominated UK lifestyle blogger behind Spirited Puddle Jumper – a mum of three living in South East London! Becky shares the real ups and downs of family life, parenting tips, and lifestyle inspiration, proving that being a mum doesn’t mean you stop being fun or having other interests! Follow along for honest insights into UK family life and opinions on a whole range of topics, from travel and food, to beauty reviews, home and DIY, business and health and wellness.

Comment

Katie says:

September 1, 2016 at 11:06 am

Great post Becky! I think going to work in an office is a good way to be really disciplined at work ( and stop you loading the dishwasher between tasks! )

I think being surrounded by other like-minded people can also be really useful to share creative ideas etc although you’d obviously have to be able to afford the rents in the first place! x