Top 5 things to consider when looking for office space

When you decide that you’re ready for an office space the options can be overwhelming on where to start!

To help you we have created a simple guide of 5 steps to follow and make your office journey simple.

Step 1 – Location.

Location is very important to make any business successful. You need to research where your target audience is located and how you will connect with them. If at any time you need to invite any visitors to meet you or you need to attend an external meeting, how will you travel there?

Being based on the Slough high street our clients find this a great choice for businesses who want to be close to their clients based in the local area and have a vast variety of network links. Meaning staff and visitors alike can access the bus and train stations in nearby Brunel Way – just a 7-minute walk, giving access to London Paddington station in just 20 minutes.

Step 2 – Presentation.

Once you have found your ideal location it is all about presentation, the look you want your business to have. Is the building in a good state of repair? Does the building portray the look your you want your visitor of clients to see? Working within any office space the first point of contact your guest will have will be in the reception area. So, when you visit the serviced office on your tour, ask yourself, does this have a welcoming environment? Who greats you into the building? Is the area tidy? All things your next client or visitor might think when they walk in to meet you.

Step 3 – Infrastructure

The next significant factors that many companies neglect to consider is the infrastructure of the building. Many older buildings don’t have the necessary infrastructure to support the high-tech needs of many up-to-date operations. It is important to make sure the building has adequate electrical, air conditioning, and telecommunications services to meet your current and future needs.

Modern businesses need the ability to access the best IT platform at the fastest possible speed, while remaining resilient and secure. At Regal Court we are committed to delivering a service that allows you to operate at your pace and flex up if requires, without the need for investment in major infrastructure, or a specialist knowledge on your part.

At Regal Court your can expect the following, Ultra-fast fibre broadband, competitive call charges, secure, intelligent Wi-Fi network and Firewall and virus protection.

Step 4 & 5 – Requirement and Budget

The final thing to consider goes hand in hand is Requirement and Budget. Before touring any office space, you must consider how much office space you need. Will your staff be working every day? Do you need space to store important files? Will the team be on multiple calls at the same time? All these questions and answers will help shape future office.

Once you know the size of office you need to set a budget of what your business can spend and the compare your local market to see if your requirement and budget can secure your office. Be sure you compare 3 different office locations to ensure you find the right centre for you!

Each centre you view will have a different benefit which makes them stand out. At Regal Court Business Centre one of the many benefits of being at Regal Court Business Centre is our flexibility on all our licence agreements! All Contracts feature a 1-month deposit and a 1-month notice period! With the concept to help support any business with no complicated or fixtured licence agreements we are here to make your office journey simple.

By using these 5 key steps you will have the tools to be confident in your office search and will soon find the best office option for you!