Five reasons you should move offices

If you’re unhappy with your current premises, here are five reasons why you should move offices.

Your workplace is an important factor in ensuring the success of your business. You may require a good level of footfall, or good transport links, or lots of on-site parking. By identifying your business’s requirements, you can find the perfect office space to help boost its success. If you’re unhappy with your current premises, here are five reasons why you should move offices.

Location, Location, Location

Location is an important factor as certain areas can conjure up certain preconceptions in the head of your customer, so think about what you want your business to represent. Do you want to be in a trendy area? Or one that is known for technology? Or finance?

Close proximity to over businesses and services may help you to make vital contacts and create networking opportunities if you are a relatively young business. There are various commercial properties available, so you can find the perfect space and rental terms for your business.

Increase your visibility

If your business in in retail, it will benefit you to have a central location with a lot of footfall so that customers can access your store easily. Also, you may spot a gap where your business could benefit the area, for example, there may be a business park nearby that’s in need of a restaurant or food outlet.

Strengthen your brand

Your workplace is an extension of your business’s overall image so it’s important that the space reflects your brand. Customers or clients visiting your premises will get a first impression of your company from the quality of your office. For example, if you’re in a creative industry then a bland and generic office space will not inspire the customer about your business’s capabilities.

Motivate your employees

Studies have shown that a well-ventilated office space with plenty of natural light is likely to positively affect your employee productivity levels. Plenty of daylight in the workplace can have a positive effect on mood and behaviour, and its health benefits mean that you’ll reduce your employee levels of absenteeism.

It can save you money

Renting or leasing a commercial space could save you money as some spaces offer their own janitorial and security services so you won’t have to hire these personnel on your budget. Utility bills may also be included, which could save you a considerable amount of money.

If you are looking to find a commercial space, or if you are considering moving your business to a new space, take into consideration the importance of location and space. If done correctly, an office move could have a positive impact on your finances, your employees and your customers.

Ben Lobel

Ben Lobel

Ben Lobel was the editor of SmallBusiness.co.uk and GrowthBusiness.co.uk from 2010 to 2018. He specialises in writing for start-up and scale-up companies in the areas of finance, marketing and HR.