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By Deanna Mitchell
PS Executive Centers, Inc.
While going through your decision process of selecting an office, your number one priority is cost effectiveness and number two is likely LOCATION.
To determine the best fit for your office location you will want to give consideration to the following:
First, consider the location for your market or business.
- Located in a particular County of the State
- Convenient to Interstates and Highways
- Vicinity of your market or business needs (college campuses, government offices, retirement communities, corporate offices, etc.)
- Near an airport
Secondly, how convenient is the office located to your home or corporation
- Located within minutes from your home
- Costs of commuting
Third, give consideration to ease of access and parking
- Additional cost of parking fees
- Parking garages
- Guest parking
- Easily accessible by elderly or handicapped
DECISIONS…DECISIONS…DECISIONS…
Various tools are available to launch your office search. One that is utilized often is the WEB Online Requests. Based on the information you provide, office brokers will review your request and assist you in locating office facilities that will be the best fit. These brokers have information readily available that include geographical locations and services provided. Using the online requests is especially beneficial if you are relocating to a different State or Country. They will then make recommendations to you and notify the office facility of your request. Within minutes you will likely receive responses from these office facilities. Do not become overwhelmed with these responses. You will simply need to have your priorities and requirements readily available to help you evaluate the facilities. If the facility has a website, visit their website to see actual photos and floorplans. You may also want to do a map search to pinpoint their location. Most facility websites have the option to do an online quote.
The quote will provide you with general pricing, but I highly recommend contacting the actual facility for a detailed proposal. Many times the facility will have special pricing available, and will calculate a proposal specifically based on the services you need. Also, once they know your budget they can make recommendations to meet it.
Choose your top 2 or 3 facilities and then schedule a time to tour the facility. This allows you not only to see the physical appearance but also to determine your comfort level. Is the support team professional, knowledgeable, ‘stuffy’ or friendly? Does the manager seem sincere about your business needs? Are you able to meet any of the existing clients? After the tours are completed, you should have all of the data you need to make an educated decision for your office location.
Making your office decision is challenging, but there are many tools, services and people readily available to assist you. Use ALL of them to make the best office selection for you and your business.
Various tools are available to launch your office search. One that is utilized often is the WEB Online Requests. Based on the information you provide, office brokers will review your request and assist you in locating office facilities that will be the best fit. These brokers have information readily available that include geographical locations and services provided. Using the online requests is especially beneficial if you are relocating to a different State or Country. They will then make recommendations to you and notify the office facility of your request. Within minutes you will likely receive responses from these office facilities. Do not become overwhelmed with these responses. You will simply need to have your priorities and requirements readily available to help you evaluate the facilities. If the facility has a website, visit their website to see actual photos and floorplans. You may also want to do a map search to pinpoint their location. Most facility websites have the option to do an online quote.
The quote will provide you with general pricing, but I highly recommend contacting the actual facility for a detailed proposal. Many times the facility will have special pricing available, and will calculate a proposal specifically based on the services you need. Also, once they know your budget they can make recommendations to meet it.
Choose your top 2 or 3 facilities and then schedule a time to tour the facility. This allows you not only to see the physical appearance but also to determine your comfort level. Is the support team professional, knowledgeable, ‘stuffy’ or friendly? Does the manager seem sincere about your business needs? Are you able to meet any of the existing clients? After the tours are completed, you should have all of the data you need to make an educated decision for your office location.
Making your office decision is challenging, but there are many tools, services and people readily available to assist you. Use ALL of them to make the best office selection for you and your business.
