The Benefits Of Renting Office Space

Published On 2011-06-14 13:40:00

Running a successful business relies on quite a few factors, not least of which is keeping an eye on the purse strings. With money currently tighter than ever, anyone starting up or already working with an existing venture will know only too well the need to reign in spending. Office Space in the UK is one area, however, that can be exploited when it comes to getting costs down, which in part is down to the current economic climate.

Look around the internet – there are now quick and easy ways of using online websites to check out the going rate on desk and office rental space – and you’ll find that prices are actually quite affordable. Even in prime locations, such as city centres and purpose built business parks, rents are pretty good value. With a wealth of landlords and a glut of office space around, it seems that currently the entrepreneur could well be in the market for a bargain or two.

Of course, what sort of desk or office rental space you require is all down to what kind of business you have. If you’re a one-man band, such as a freelancer, consultant or anyone who doesn't require a great deal of space then a simple desk rental option can be a good route to take. This is a short on frills service that provides the desk, chair and a broadband connection, while you’ll probably have to turn up with you own laptop and coffee mug.

Nevertheless, this can be a very cost effective way of getting out of working from home and shouldn’t really cost much more either. Rents are generally worked out on a short-term, rolling basis and you can be pretty much in, or out, in a matter of hours or days, rather than weeks or months.

If you’ve got greater needs and want to have all the bells and whistles in a plush office scenario then try looking at shared and serviced offices. The latter affords a much greater degree of sophistication, often providing you with receptionists, post facilities and also IT networking and support. You’ll pay a little more for the privilege, of course, but this can be a great way to grow a business without the headache of buying or entering into a long-term contract.

Another benefit of going down the desk or office rental avenue is that it instantly gets you a decent postcode – assuming you’ve picked a more salubrious part of town, that is. This can add an extra touch of polish and veneer to your business and will certainly look good on company letterheads and a shiny new website.

The added attraction with hunting down office space using the power of the internet is that you also get a birds-eye view of what sort of money people are paying, as well as getting a quick and efficient rundown of what features will come with the office you’re looking at. While many rental deals might not offer all that much on the face of it, dig a little deeper and you’ll find there are bargains to be had and some locations that provide you with an awful lot more than just a prestigious new business address.

About the author: Rob Clymo writes on behalf of www.officegenie.co.uk, the UK's first proper online marketplace for desk space and shared office space.