How To Choose the Best Serviced Office for Your Business

Serviced offices deliver premium, adaptable, and economical workspaces for thriving UK enterprises. For many, the most compelling feature of serviced offices is their affordability, but others are drawn by the simplicity of scaling their office accommodation and the supplementary benefits that are often offered on top.

Managing a business is demanding, but securing the ideal serviced office can make it more manageable. So, what are the essential elements to look for when selecting your managed workspace?

Assessing Your Business Requirements

The first thing you must do when searching for a serviced office is to consider your current and future requirements.

Assess what is on offer and choose the spaces that are right for your team’s size and any plans you might have for expansion. Beyond that, you should also think about your business’s specific needs: would a few workstations in an open-plan office be enough? Do you need a dedicated meeting room? Would your employees benefit from communal areas to take breaks or have meetings?

Serviced offices enable you to future-proof your enterprise. That might mean securing an office with capacity to add extra workstations, or selecting a serviced office location where you can acquire additional space when required. It can even mean having the adaptability to relocate at short notice, without facing substantial penalties.

Secure the Ideal Office Location

When it comes to commercial property, the location question is always a prominent consideration.

There is little value in an office that employees find challenging to reach. Consider factors like transport links and parking, so that your team can easily get to the location. At Regal Court Business Centre, we’re only a 17-minute walk from Slough train station, with direct trains to London Paddington, and we have over 100 parking spaces, including EV charging points. We also have secure cycle storage, if that’s more your team’s style. Don’t forget to think about your clients when it comes to access. If your business is likely to have clients travelling from further afield, proximity to major roads may be more important – we have easy access to the M4, M25, and M40.

What else is nearby that location? Teams need a break from even the most excellent offices. Selecting a location that provides other facilities, such as restaurants or local retailers, can give your team places to take breaks away from the working environment.

Finally, examine what else the location has to offer. When you secure a serviced office, you become part of a community. The finest locations will host regular events, generating networking opportunities with your office neighbours. For many Regal Court Business Centre enterprises, it has been more than just a workspace; it has also assisted them in finding new clients and establishing partnerships that have enhanced the growth of their businesses.

Evaluate the Financial Implications

Maintaining budget control is vital for enterprises; every pound of unnecessary expenditure is a pound that reduces profits.

Serviced offices are generally more economical than conventional leasing because they encompass everything in a single payment, helping you avoid the unexpected costs of additional charges. Even then, however, you should evaluate your alternatives.

If you can commit to a space for an extended period, you can negotiate a superior deal. Contracting for a serviced office for six or twelve months will be more economical than paying for a month-by-month tenancy. Preparing for any expansion or modifications will enable you to secure the most favourable deal possible.

It is also worth considering the value of the supplementary services you could gain. At Regal Court Business Centre, you benefit from manned reception services, breakout spaces, and kitchen facilities, among other amenities. By distributing these costs, the individual fee you pay is remarkably competitive; however, if you do not require all the comfortable extras, you can economise by selecting a lower-specification serviced office.

Seek Flexible Workspace Solutions

Office layout and design are sometimes overlooked; It’s often assumed that it’s as simple as placing desks in a room. In reality, a well-designed office can have a massive impact on the people working in it and for the business as a whole, whether it’s by creating a calm working environment or promoting natural collaboration.

Serviced offices offer flexible working space, and with that comes flexibility in office layout. But, you may want to take some time to measure up and double-check the location of things like network and power sockets.

Spaces at Regal Court Business Centre have been designed to offer maximum flexibility. With over four floors of recently refurbished space, whether you’re looking to set up a private office or a more collaborative coworking space for your team, you can lay out your office in a way that aligns with your company culture and business needs and fosters productivity.

Review the Contractual Terms

The flexibility of serviced offices should provide the advantage that, even if you make an incorrect choice, you can quickly rectify that error. But this is only true if your contract permits it. Always ensure you verify what is and is not covered in your contract, as well as specifics such as the conditions of your rental term.

We provide transparent, fully comprehensive contracts. If it is part of Regal Court Business Centre, it will be included in your rental. Not every provider functions the same way, however, so it is worthwhile checking to prevent being charged extra for using a parking space or being caught off-guard by a service fee for reception services in addition to your rental.

Always Inspect Your Office Before Committing

It might seem obvious, but many people will lease a space without inspecting it. Although we take pride in our offices and are confident that people will be satisfied with their selection, we consistently recommend an initial in-person inspection.

Taking a tour of our business centre is not merely about having a look around; it provides you with an opportunity to experience what the buildings and spaces are genuinely like. When you visit, you will sense the ambience in the building, the other enterprises nearby, and elements like the illumination or the feeling of space that exists there.

Before you visit, it is worth taking a moment to consider which key elements to inspect, such as the amenities in the reception area, the sound levels in different areas, and the orientation of the windows in various offices.

The Regal Court Advantage

Superior Infrastructure and Business Support. Exceptional serviced offices distinguish themselves through comprehensive business infrastructure that evolves with your requirements. Our recently renovated facility integrates high-speed connectivity with professional reception services, ensuring your enterprise maintains its professional presence while benefiting from shared resources that would be expensive to establish independently.

Dynamic Professional Network. Beyond workspace provision, leading providers develop environments where enterprises flourish through collaboration. Our varied tenant community generates organic networking possibilities, while scheduled events cultivate the type of professional connections that accelerate business development. This community dimension often becomes invaluable for entrepreneurs pursuing partnerships or exploring new market possibilities.

What to Consider

Business Requirements and Expansion Strategy. Prior to finalising your decision, comprehensively evaluate both your current requirements and anticipated growth over the next twelve months. Determine whether your enterprise demands dedicated conference facilities, specialised technology infrastructure, or particular security measures. Account for seasonal fluctuations in personnel and whether you’ll require the flexibility to modify your space allocation as business conditions evolve.

Comprehensive Financial Assessment. While basic rental costs provide initial guidance, examine the complete financial scenario, including any supplementary fees for services, utilities, or facilities. Analyse contract conditions carefully, as extended commitments frequently secure improved rates but may restrict your capacity to respond to evolving circumstances.

Selecting the Appropriate Space for Your Enterprise

Identifying the ideal serviced office is like any business decision: you define the decision you need to make, conduct research, and then utilise the information to make an educated selection.

Each phase will assist you in narrowing your options, and several remaining possibilities based on location may be reduced to just a few when you factor in budget constraints. And when you arrange to visit, you might simply be confirming that you are in the correct location.

Regal Court Business Centre features a business address in a premium High Street location, with outstanding facilities, and is supported by our dedication to delivering the finest serviced offices available. And if Regal Court Business Centre is not quite suitable for you, we are confident that one of our other workspace solutions will be.

We are consistently pleased to support enterprises, whether they are seeking their first serviced office or require a new location. Simply call us on 01753 910 900, email info@regalcourt.co.uk, or complete our online form, and we will be delighted to address your questions or arrange a tour to demonstrate why Regal Court Business Centre is the ideal address for your new office.