Choosing Office Premises

1. The Right Location

1.1 Look for a location that fits your business needs.

• Should you be near your customers and potential customers?Some businesses can operate successfully at long distance, using the latest technology.Others know that proximity to their customers is vital.
• Would you benefit from being situated near to other similar businesses?
• Should you be close to your suppliers?For example, if you subcontract work that needs close monitoring.

1.2 Decide how accessible you need to be.

• Should you provide parking for your customers and employees?
• Should you be near the motorway system, or transport links?

1.3 Consider the trade-offs between location and cost.

• Lower prices in an area with a lot of vacant property could mean the area is bad for business.