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One of the most difficult decisions a business owner has to make is where to set up an office. While some may choose to have a remote working business, others may prefer to rent a space that they can use for head office and also obtain a business address. Renting an office space can be a great investment that allows you to increase productivity, and build a professional image contributing to attracting new clients. Whilst choosing the best office space can be a daunting task, in this guide we will provide some useful information on how to choose the best office space. 

Benefits of office space rental 

When researching into office spaces to rent it is important to think about what key benefits you are looking to receive from renting the space.

Renting an office space can give a professional image, it will show a willingness to invest in your business, helping to attract new clients and customers. It will also provide you with a business address, helping contribute to growing brand awareness and reputation. 

It has also been proven that office space can increase employee productivity. Whilst working from home offers some benefits to staff, it can also become really distracting, and it can become a challenge to separate work form personal life. Renting office space allows you and your employees to have a dedicated workspace where you can be more productive. 

renting office space can help you build your network. At M54 Space Centre, our office space rentals are based in Telford, a fast-growing business town helping you create and build your network with other businesses

Things to consider when choosing office space to rent

Choosing the best office for your business can become a stressful, daunting task. With many factors to consider, including location, budget, amenities and features, size and also layout. 

Location

As previously mentioned, the location of an office space and be crucial. It is important that the location is convenient for you and your employees, as well as your customers or clients. When considering the location, take the following things into consideration:

• Is it easily accessible?
• What amenities are nearby?
• Is there sufficient car parking?
• Is the office safe and secure?

Budget Considerations When Renting Office Space 

A crucial factor to consider when choosing office space for rent. You want to ensure that your office is the best value for money. Take into consideration the following factors:

• Monthly rent for office?
• Are there any additional costs?
• What services do you receive for the monthly cost?

At M54 Space Centre our office space rentals are all competitively priced, with flexible terms, and Mail and parcel handling.

Amenities and features 

The amenities of the office space can have a big impact on your business. It is important to ensure that the office space is equipped with everything you need to run your business efficiently. Consider the following:

• Is there high-speed internet?
• Are there meeting rooms?
• Is there a reception area or waiting room?
• Are there kitchen facilities?
• Are the offices furnished?

At M54 Space Centre, our office spaces are available fully furnished, we also have meeting rooms available to rent upon request. Our offices are fully furnished with a desk, chair, pedestal and bookcase.

Size and Layout

It’s important that you want to ensure that the office space is the right size for your business and has a layout that works for you. When considering the size and layout, think about the following: 

• How many workstations will you need?
• Is there enough room for everyone?

• Are there enough storage facilities, such as filing cabinets or shelves? 

Our office spaces are available to hire in an array of sizes from one workstation to ten. We also offer indoor document storage meaning you can store important files that you only need occasional access to. Storing documents in our document storage facilities will allow you to have maximum space in your office.

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In the last few years office spaces have completely evolved, with trends including open floor space and social areas. But just how important is office space? Having a organised workspace can lead to a less stressful and more productive workforce. In this months blog we look at how important a workplace environment is and how much this can affect productivity. 

How important is a workplace environment for productivity?

When analysing what makes employees productive it never truly comes down to the way they are managed. Whilst this can have some affect, a key reason people are productive is when they understand the task and are motivated to complete it. This not only means they know the reasons behind the project but also that they are in an environment that enables them to think and focus their efforts on producing high quality work. 

If a business notices a drop in productivity, its important to remember that employees are not always trying to delay the inevitable. Instead it may be more beneficial to identify the potential barriers that are preventing high productivity levels in your workplace. This can include employees having a clutters and uncomfortable workstation or there being a lack of quiet space where employees can concentrate. 

87% of workers have stated that they would like their employer to offer a healthier workspace solutions. Along with 93% of workers within the tech industry claiming they would work longer for a company who offers healthier workplace benefits. 

Key elements to help encourage productivity

Flexible – A key aspect to a office space promoting productivity is flexibility. With meeting rooms also available to rent if the main workspace is too noisy M54 Space Centre can provide a quieter space where workers can retreat to. 

Room to move – office workers work best when they have reasonable room to move around and spread their work out. A cramped workplace will can affect workers productivity, combined with staying at a desk for extended periods without any breaks. This means that in order to maintain concentrations the ability to move and having alternative space is key. 

Storage solutions – an office space needs to ensure they offer employees adequate storage for documents and other items. Keeping a desk and floor space clear of mess enables employees to easily find any document they need. M54 Space Centre’s indoor document storage offers the perfect place to store any old documents that may require occasional access. 

At M54 Space Centre we have purpose built office suites, varying in size to suit a range of requirements. Available fully equipped and with extra business solutions such as document storage, we can help boost productivity for your business. To discover more about our service office space click here. Alternatively to discuss business requirements call us now on 01952 683680.

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With many businesses making a shift towards working from home, the idea of owning a costly office space is fading. Alternatively many businesses are now looking for a more flexible way of having office space. 

If your business isn’t quite sure if buying an office space is the best solution then renting may be a better alternative. In this blog we will be looking into why renting may be a better cost-effective solution.

Cost effective

Renting an office space can help save your business quite a bit of money. Not only does renting mean that your capital isn’t all invested in a property, it also means you don’t need to worry about buying office furniture, equipment and fittings. At M54 Space Centre all office furniture is fully supplied for. 

Rent a smaller space

Renting a smaller space may be a perfect solution over buying an entire office space, if employees are working from home for periods of time. Even if the office space is used for meetings and team projects it will still remain an empty office space for the majority of the time. This means you will be paying for utilities and other expenses for an unused space. 

In correlation to this renting a smaller space can help solve issues to working remotely as you will still have an office space to work from when required. Combined with M54 Space Centre’s meeting rooms available to rent if you did have a big meeting then there are rooms to facilitate your needs.

Flexible terms

With office space rentals offering flexible terms then you eliminate the added stresses when it comes to selling a commercial property which in itself can become expensive. It also means your business will have the opportunity to size up or down depending on how you use the office space.  With office spaces ranging from 1 to 10 workstations we have sizes available to suit your business size. 

With flexible terms you can also decide how long to rent the office space for. When you buy a property you will be stuck in that space until it can be sold so when the company comes to change offices there is a longer process to take. 

Here at M54 Space Centre we have office space rentals available and competitive pricing. We offer flexible terms and our office comes fully equipped with furniture and equipment. Contact us today to find an office space perfect for your business. 

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