Your business is thriving, and you are looking for the perfect office where you can move your workplace. However, do you know how to opt for the right size of office space? Getting this detail correct is important if you hope to continue working successfully and should, therefore, be on the top of your consideration when reviewing commercial real estate.
We are addressing this topic because we don’t want you overpaying for space you don’t need or getting an office your business will outgrow far too soon. So, let’s delve into it.
1. Number of Employees
The first thing you need to think about is the number of employees your office space will be accommodating. Putting everyone too close together or too far apart is an inefficient choice. You want them to have enough space to feel free but have them seated close enough to coordinate when they need to.
2. Nature of Work
The second factor is the nature of your work or business. Do your employees need their desks or can they share the space so long as each of them gets a sufficient amount? Will you use the office for architects or want to establish a contact center?
This factor will help you get an idea about the basic layout structure that you will need inside the commercial real estate properties you are considering.
3. Other Layout Requirements
Aside from knowing how much office space you need for your employees, you may also have other requirements for rooms depending on your routine schedule. If your business model involves regular meetings with clients, vendors, or agents, you will need commercial real estate that can accommodate a few meeting rooms.
Similarly, you might need office space for conference rooms, creative brainstorming rooms, a gym for your employees, etc. All of these will give you an idea of the office space you need in your chosen commercial real estate property.
4. Legal Requirements
Each state has specific laws about how many square feet you need for every employee working. The legal requirement is meant to protect employee rights and prevent overcrowding within a limited enclosed area.
5. Anticipated Growth
In addition to the factors mentioned above, you should also consider how much you expect your team or business to grow soon. You will need more tables to accommodate the new employees, and you may also require exclusive space in case your business expands to include another division.
It is more cost-effective to add more employees to your existing office than get a new and bigger space and shift operations when the business grows. So choose commercial real estate that fits your future growth needs.
Conclusion
Overall, the size of commercial real estate will depend on the office space you need. This need, in turn, depends on the number of employees, layout requirement, expected growth, and the nature of business.
If you are looking for the right commercial real estate property for your office in Rio Grande Valley, contact our teams. CHRE has been in the industry for several years, and we will leverage our experience and network to find the best solutions for you.
I like that you mentioned we should consider the growth of a business before renting an office space. My brother has expanded his business so much that he can no longer run it out of his home. It would be smart for him to look for available office space rentals in his area so he can continue to grow his company.
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I found it helpful when you said that you must consider the number of employees that your office needs to accommodate to choose the right office size. This is a good tip fr my supervisor at work who was tasked to find a business center before Aprile ends. She told me yesterday morning that the new office is going to be for the expansion of the company, so it must be spacious enough.
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