WHAT IS START-UP OFFICE SPACE?

Start-up office spaces come in many different shapes and sizes to suit your business at any stage of its life. Our start-up office rentals allow you to grow your business in a professional setting, allowing you to scale at the pace you need to. We offer bespoke solutions to finding the perfect start-up office space in central London locations and further afield in the UK, with state-of-the-art facilities to help you hit the ground running.

PROS AND CONS OF TAKING OFFICE SPACE AS A STARTUP

Dedicated workspaces can really help establish your business, giving you greater opportunities to network, collaborate, and grow. Start-up office spaces create a professional atmosphere for your business, increasing productivity at a low cost. Physical office space also allows you to nurture relationships with clients, as well as to attract new talent to expand your business. Having a physical address, branded up with your company logo helps mark a significant milestone in the forward progress of your business, particularly if you’re starting to hire more staff.

There’s a feeling of progress and your business moving in the right direction that can only be cemented with an office space of your own. Couple this with increased flexibility (look for shorter-term leases) and it needn’t be a huge outlay. Show you mean business – with an office as professional and agile as you are.

Startup spaces are of course, an additional business cost, and one that can come at a time when cash flow can be tight. Having an office space as a startup can be seen as a premium or luxury, but for many businesses it’s likely a necessary step to facilitate future growth.

If you’re unsure about how much an office can realistically cost, whatever stage your business is at, speak to our team who have placed startups of several sizes in many industries into office spaces across London and beyond.

 

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WHEN TO MOVE TO A STARTUP OFFICE SPACE

A question we’re commonly asked is when is the right time for a startup to take the plunge and move to an office space. Does a startup really need an office?

It’s a personal decision that takes into account a number of factors, but more often than not it’s to do with a growing headcount, and increased necessity from clients, customers, or other business partners. If you’re currently a startup working from home, the decision to move to an office often signifies a step change in business performance, be it from extra customers, or taking on new staff.

Costs for office space can be more affordable than you might think, and the benefit both in terms of mindset, as well as strategically, organisationally, and publicly having a space to call your own can mean you’ll reap the rewards. In short, it’s different for every business, but when the time is right, we can help you manage the entire process.

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING YOUR START-UP OFFICE SPACE

It is important to consider the needs and goals of your business when choosing the right start up office space. The space should be flexible enough to meet the needs of your business going forward, to grow with you rather than hold you back. Your office space should also cater to how you and your staff work best, as well as help nurture client relationships and attract new talent. We’ll work with you to determine your exact requirements, but consider:

Location

Another important consideration is the location of your office. Your office should be easily accessible for staff and clients alike with quick transport links, benefitting from local amenities as well as the surrounding business network. With our expert knowledge of the commercial property market, we can help you find start-up office spaces in a host of desirable locations, including South London, Midtown and North London depending on the needs of your business.

Size of your team (today and tomorrow)

Headcount is the other major consideration and will guide you in terms of floor space required. As a startup, your team might be small, agile and flexible, but always account for growth. Your team of one will hopefully swell in size as your business grows, and you’ll need the floor space to accommodate your growing number of employees — even if you work hybrid or flexibly.

Amenities and facilities needed

Finally, consider amenities, both within your office and nearby. Having access to superfast reliable broadband is often high on the priorities list, but also consider other facilities like in-office gyms, showers, parking, and the multitude of other modern conveniences that today’s offices afford. Particularly within startups, there’s an expectation for experiential office spaces, allowing better work-life balance.

 

If this all sounds like it’s a lot to think about, it is! When you are just starting out, deciding on your first office space can be quite overwhelming. Our team have helped many start-ups transition into their first offices, so we are experienced in getting you the ideal office space that works for your business. As your business grows, we can help you grow with it.

 

START-UP OFFICE SPACE DESIGN

We offer a flexible range of start-up office spaces in London, with access to a wide range of facilities that can be tailored to your business needs, goals and budget. Our start up office spaces have private and collaborative workspaces, breakout areas, meeting rooms and even zoom booths to complement the way that you run your business. The office spaces are designed flexibly to allow you to grow with your business, being able to add additional desk and space per employee when necessary.

Start-up office spaces have been designed specifically to create a professional atmosphere for staff and clients, as well as increase productivity. A reception area for example ensures that clients and customers see your business as professional and established, and co-working spaces enable collaboration and networking with others. With all these considerations in mind, our expert team can help find, or design, the perfect start-up office for your business.

 

TYPES OF OFFICE SPACES USED BY STARTUPS

Whatever your business goals, as a startup, you have access to a range of different office spaces that will suit your needs.

Private offices

As headcount grows, a private office space is often the best solution — offering full control over your fit-out, design, desired floorspace, and location.

Shared office spaces

These can offer access to high-quality specifications and amenities, without all of the additional expense that a private space offers. Tenants of high-spec buildings can also gain access to things like gyms, cleaning, shared kitchen spaces, and larger meeting rooms, which might be unachievable in the cost of a private office.

Incubator programmes

Some of these provide access to working spaces and can be beneficial for access to talent, customers, collaboration, and funding options.

Coworking spaces

Popular among startups for access to collaboration from like-minded business owners, as well as increased flexibility, coworking boomed in popularity over the past decade. Some startups prefer the collaborative approach, whereas others might prefer their own space.

 

We’ll help you determine what you actually need to effectively run your startup office space.

 

 

How to find startup office space in London (and beyond)

Deciding to take an office space is one decision, finding one is another task altogether. It might seem straightforward to go through some online listings, make some bookings and sign a lease, but there’s a lot to consider.

 

 

We’re an office space rental company that specialises in finding businesses their dream office space. We’ll work with you on your specific requirements, drill down to how your office needs to function, and source you the best properties, using our local London knowledge (and beyond). We manage the whole process, from building surveys to legal considerations, allowing you to focus on what you do best — growing your startup business!

We’ve experience in multiple sectors and know the London office landscape inside out. So whether you’re looking for a West End office to impress your clients, or a Shoreditch office space to get among similar startup businesses, we’ve likely consulted with a business just like yours.

 

 

 

 

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