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| Montgomery Street, California |
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| US Bank Tower, California |
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Office Space, Moving From a Home Office Space to a Commercial Office Space |
Many entrepreneurs begin their small businesses from a home office space. After all, it is more convenient and simple-and, it saves a lot of money. But when the business begins to really take off, the entrepreneur may start to think about moving from that home office space to a commercial office space.
If this sounds like you, read on. There are several considerations you need to keep in mind before you make the final decision to move from your home office space and before you sign a lease for a commercial office space.
First of all, think about if you are really at a point in your business when you are in need of a commercial office space-or, if you are just at a point where you want one. There is a world of difference between the two. If you need the commercial office space, go for it! But, if you really only want to move to a commercial office space, now is not the time. You will get to the time eventually, but now is not it-save your money and wait.
Now, if you decide that you do need to move to a commercial office space, here’s what you need to do first-draw up a budget. Don’t make a move without a budget detailing how much you can afford to spend per month. You don’t need to break it down as far as how much for the office space lease, how much for utilities, and so on. Just come to one figure, a figure telling you the total amount of how much money you can afford to spend per month for your commercial office space. This figure will include any utilities or other monthly costs.
Next you can start looking to see what commercial office spaces are available. At this point, some people choose to work with a real estate broker; other people do not. The choice is yours, but working with a real estate broker will help to simplify the procedure and weed out any undesirable properties.
Try to find a commercial office space that is relatively close to home-you don’t want to commute for a half hour just to get to your new office. Also, at bare minimum you need a room for your personal office, a small lobby/waiting area, and another room which can function as a client meeting room or conference room. Of course, this depends upon your type of business, but most small businesses start out relatively well with those options.
When you find an office space that you like that is within your budget (remember to tally the total including utilities and other monthly costs to see if it is really within your budget), ask to see the lease. Do not sign more than a one-year lease for your first commercial office space because you do not yet know if this size or type of place will truly fit your needs.
Moving from a home office space to a commercial office space can be exciting-but, remember to be cautious, too. |
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