Find your Perfect Office Space: Avoid these Common Pitfalls!

Flexible working spaces have become increasingly popular in recent years as businesses look for more cost-effective and adaptable solutions to traditional office space. However, finding the right flexible office space can be a daunting task, with many options to consider and common pitfalls to avoid. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what companies should look at when considering flexible working spaces, and what opportunities and common pitfalls to keep in mind.

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Location

When looking for flexible working spaces, location is a key consideration that will dictate the price point. To make the right choice, it’s important to understand what is most important for your business. Consider transport options for your workforce, local amenities for lunch, proximity to customers, suppliers and partners, the need for an airport location, safety and the motivation of your employees to work in the location.

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Your Office

When considering flexible office space, it’s also important to take into account the needs of your business. Consider if you are a DDA compliant company, your sustainability policy, the need for flexibility to scale up and down, the length of the lease you can commit to, the type of work that will be done in the office, the need for desktops, the type of work area you need (collaborative or call centre), building amenities, the amount of space you need, different work zones and types, air conditioning, an office manager, hotdesk options for team members, mandatory working days, bandwidth requirements and IT management.

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Common Pitfalls

When looking for flexible office space, it’s important to be aware of common pitfalls. This can include taking too much space, not spending enough on fine-tuning the space for your team’s needs, not considering tech and IT before signing the lease, not speaking to your team before starting a search, not involving the team in the decision-making process, and not taking into account the fine print and making a decision without a proper comparison between options.

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Opportunities

When looking for flexible office space, there are also many opportunities to take advantage of. This can include conducting your own search without involving a broker, force ranking your needs as a team, working out compromises and considering future needs, looking for options that offer flexibility and considering the importance of proper cleaning and maintenance.In conclusion, finding the right flexible office space requires careful consideration of location, office needs, common pitfalls and opportunities. By taking the time to understand what is most important for your business and working with your team, you can find the right solution to meet your needs.