As we wrote in an earlier Carrwood Park blog, there are a huge number of myths and misconceptions about serviced offices, from how much they cost compared to which kinds of businesses they are for. Whatever you believe about serviced offices, one mistake you should not make is to underestimate how useful and convenient they can be for a wide range of businesses.
Stress-free, time-saving setup
Have you ever set up a new office completely from scratch? Even if you’re lucky enough to have basic services (i.e. a phone line) and facilities in your new premises, it will still take a great deal of time and money to get everything set up to the required standard. You’ll need wiring, Internet and phone connection points, utilities and kitchen areas, as well as paying for extras like cleaning, security, IT support and building maintenance staff. This can cause weeks if not months of disruption as you wait for your new premises to be ready.
A serviced office, on the other hand, is ready to go quite literally from the moment you walk in. Well-maintained and completely set up with everything you need, you can start work immediately without any delay, expense, hassle or fuss. Everything from high-speed Wi-Fi, IT support and a professionally manned reception to on-site security, parking and climate control is already provided, so there is nothing for you to do but pop a picture of your loved ones on your desk and get to work.
A flexible lease commitment
Some people think that serviced offices are only for those looking for a temporary solution. While it’s true that serviced offices offer greater flexibility, especially when it comes to shorter contracts, they can be a useful long-term solution too, or as an option for businesses moving into offices for the first time, as we highlighted in our blog about start-ups moving into office space.
Your business may grow quickly, or it may not grow as much as expected, so it can be risky to commit long-term to a traditional office lease. With a range of different serviced office set-ups under one roof, like at Carrwood Park, you can easily and conveniently up or downgrade your space to fit the needs of your business.
Importantly, when you need to move, you won’t have to go through the weeks of disruption and expense involved in setting up a new office – as everything is set up and ready to go in serviced office facilities, your whole move need only take an hour or two.
A professional boost
One thing that many businesses owners overlook about serviced offices is the boost it can give to their professional image. It all starts with a prestigious address, preferably near a business hub like Leeds or another major city. Then, when clients come in for meetings, you can impress them again with the professional facilities, including both formal and casual meeting rooms and networking spaces. This gives you the full package – and it can do wonders for your credibility.
It’s all included
In a traditional office, your desk would be flooded with bills, with everything from utilities to staff to pay for. With serviced offices, it’s all included in the one pre-agreed payment. You don’t have to shell out to hire cleaners or receptionists, nor do you need to buy expensive CCTV and security equipment. You don’t even need to pay extra for the maintenance of your office space – it should all be included.
For many incredibly busy business owners, this will be a weight off their shoulders, making leasing a serviced office a very attractive proposition. As this blog notes, a serviced office contract is much easier to manage and the everything-included payment makes cash flow and budgeting much more straightforward. In short, the convenience and ease of serviced offices can make your life easier, freeing up time and resources so that you can focus on moving your business forward.
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