Increased Productivity and Reduced Costs: The Benefits of Serviced Offices
Posted on 29th August 2024 at 13:57
What do you need from your workspace?
Whether you’re working from your back bedroom and planning for growth, or fed up with your current office lease with its hidden charges and unreachable landlord, it may be time for you to consider a serviced office
Is the best workspace solution a serviced office?
While traditional office leases often come with long-term commitments, large upfront costs, and the hassle of managing utilities and maintenance, serviced offices provide a better way.
At Square Feet, we offer serviced office spaces for small and medium-sized businesses here in Northamptonshire. So, you won’t be surprised that we think serviced offices are often the best option.
What is the difference between an office lease and a serviced office?
Traditional leases require you to rent directly from the landlord of a building. These tend to be long-term commitments with large upfront investments as you set up the space yourself including utilities, furnishing, and additional services.
Serviced offices, however, are managed to provide flexible, all-inclusive workspaces. We’re talking about move-in-ready offices with high-speed internet, the furniture you need, and even a well-stocked kitchen to keep you nourished—all without the fuss of long-term contracts.
Focus on Your Business
Let us handle the admin so you can focus on your business.
When you don’t need to worry about maintenance, cleaning, utilities, or even running out of tea bags, just think what else you can get done. There are so many things your business needs from you, it’s reassuring to know that your workspace needs are covered—all you need to think about is hitting your next milestones.
We believe your serviced office will increase productivity in your business because - not only will you avoid those tasks you had to manage in the past and benefit from super-fast broadband - but the right environment will ensure you and your team are consistently working at your productive best.
Networking & Community
Your serviced office isn’t just a workspace. Here, you’ll find a thriving community of like-minded business owners ready to share ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and help each other grow. Whether you’re waiting for the kettle to boil or pitching up in our coworking spaces, we provide the perfect platform for connecting, collaborating, and sharing ideas.
So, what do serviced offices provide?
At Square Feet, we provide high-speed internet, cupboards fully stocked with coffee, biscuits, toilet paper, utilities, cleaning, and parking spaces. But that’s not all a serviced office gives to your business.
Flexibility & Scalability
When you’ve found the space that fits, you can move in quickly. When you need more space, that’s no problem. Perhaps you’re just adding a desk, or you may want a bigger office or more rooms - you decide. When you’re downsizing, it’s just as easy - change your space around or find a smaller room; it’s your choice.
Serviced offices let you adapt your workspace to your business’s changing needs without the stress of a long-term commitment. Here at Square Feet, our wonderful heritage properties provide a variety of rooms in a range of sizes—ready for you to grow!
Cost-Effectiveness
With serviced offices, you can avoid unexpected bills, knowing your utilities, internet, and even cleaning services are included in your monthly rent. You know what you’re paying without any hidden surprises. With Square Feet, you can even avoid the cost of your daily caffeine and biscuit fix!
Professionalism & Convenience
Successful and growing businesses need to create a great first impression - the right serviced office will ensure you do exactly that. Pick somewhere with a professional office address, fully equipped meeting rooms, kitchens, and the kind of productive and inspiring environment in which you’ll thrive.
Finding the right serviced office for you
So, what do you need to consider when you’re looking for a serviced office? While it would be great if you want one of our offices, we only have so many to go round - you’re welcome to give us a call to see what’s available!
To make sure you get the right space for you, here’s a quick checklist to help you narrow down your options.
Location and Access
Think about transportation and travel, how easy is it to get to and what would that commute feel like for everyone who uses the space? You’ll also want to consider the parking facilities, are there local amenities like shops and restaurants or somewhere to go for a lunchtime walk? And consider the address - what will it tell people about your business?
Space and Facilities
When you’re looking round spaces, find one that works for you now but also options for your business as it grows. Does the office include furniture and equipment? What do you know about phone and internet connections, meeting rooms or other facilities?
Cost and Contracts
When you compare the prices of possible venues, make sure you know about all included services and any additional charges. Also, the contract term—does it suit your business?
Services and Amenities
We’ve already talked about cleaning, maintenance, and kitchen facilities. But what else do you need? Find out about reception facilities, ongoing administration support, mail handling, or virtual office services.
Community and Networking
When you’re looking around, we’d suggest you ask existing tenants about the community aspect of the office space and any networking opportunities. Within Square Feet, we have a great community with strong relationships and hold charity events to encourage networking while supporting local organisations.
“There’s a small community amongst all of the tenants within Square Feet and I feel like we all look out for each other… I am thoroughly enjoying my time at Square Feet! One happy tenant here!” Loren
Office spaces for small businesses
If you’re looking for your first space, or moving away from a lease that no longer fits, serviced offices are a great option. By offering flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and a professional image, they give you the space to focus on what truly matters – growing your business. You can find out what it’s like to join the Square Feet community in our previous blog Welcome to the Community.
If you’d like to explore our Square Feet serviced offices, contact 01604 953730 or hello@squarefeetcowork.co.uk to discuss how we can help your business. Let’s find your perfect workspace together!
I’m Tom, Director at Square Feet
We provide serviced offices, meeting rooms, cowork spaces and virtual office solutions so you can grow your business by working your way.
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