Serviced Office Users

Types of businesses in business centres

You can find anything from accountancy firms to taxi firms. The type of user can vary according to the location and also varies depending on the style of the building. Typically, architects like spacious buildings with lots of natural light, whilst computer companies prefer a modern environment and others go for older buildings due to the more established image.

Moving out of serviced offices and business centres

In general, companies may want to move out of serviced offices and business centres when they need to employ their own full-time staff to handle all functions of the business, including receptionist and secretarial, therefore making it financially unattractive. However there are some companies that don't mind incurring the extra costs for this type of accommodation to avoid day-to-day stresses of property management, with the security of additional staff to cover sickness and holiday.

Finding the right accommodation for your business

Tips for finding the right serviced offices for you:

It is important to be clear about exactly what you are looking for, by asking yourself questions such as where you want to locate your business, accessibility of the office for both clients and staff, the type of building that complements your business, the size of office you need and what special facilities you need.

Accommodation is usually described in terms of how many people it can accommodate. A one-person office is normally about 80sq feet and a two-person office can be anything from 120-150 sq feet. By measuring your existing office or the number of people you employ will give you a good indication of the amount of space you require.