In the business world, there are many different types of offices available to a company, the question is, which type of office best suits your business? Some companies will prefer to own their offices, which will offer them total control over the space. However, owning an office space can very rapidly become extremely expensive, and having to design the interior of the office to fit the needs of the company can take a lot of time and energy that most business owners don’t have. Moreover, it takes additional time and money to maintain the office space to keep it running as it should in top condition, which can add a financial drain to a small business. Another type of office is a virtual office, which is aimed towards online companies who need a business address, catering towards things such as mail management, meeting rooms to hire in the event a client would want to meet, and call management. This is a good way for companies who work solely online to have a physical address to mail things to – virtual offices are offered at Unit 2, Bankside – however they aren’t an option for companies needing a physical office space to work in. Serviced offices are a great alternative for businesses who need their own space, but don’t want to buy an office space outright or have the expense of maintaining a busy office.
So, what is a serviced office? A serviced office is a rented office space which is fully ready and maintained by the owner of the property, including cleaning, restocking and providing top quality broadband. It is a much cheaper alternative to buying an office space, as it is rented and the monthly costs also include all amenities, Wi-Fi, electric, etc. It is a responsibility taken from a business owner’s shoulders as they don’t have to worry about furnishing an office and all the bills that come with that. The benefits of working from a serviced office are huge compared to the benefits of buying your own office as a smaller business. The most obvious benefit is that it would be more viable financially to rent an office rather than buy one, which would save lots of money that could be then put back into your company. Another benefit of working from a serviced office is the flexibility of the contract, while renting a serviced office you have the opportunity to decide if you like the area the office is located in and have the option to terminate the contract if it is not working out for your company, which is a luxury that buying an office space wouldn’t allow you to have. Moreover, usually serviced offices are in a prime location to grow a company, where it would be extortionately expensive to by an office, but renting one is a viable option. This allows for a company to reap the benefits of working in an area which companies thrive in, without having to pay the huge price tag of owning an office there.
Serviced offices are available in many different places and are available to many different companies, offering peace of mind to business owners who know their office space is well maintained and secure. For example, Unit 2, Bankside is a fully serviced office building, offering a range of office spaces and meeting spaces to suit your needs. The range in size and price for the rooms available provide the option to choose whatever is within your price range. Every office at 2 Bankside comes with inclusive bills, Wi-Fi, and electric so that there are no hidden costs once the lease is signed. Serviced offices usually come with additional shared amenities between the different offices, and 2 Bankside is no exception! With a shared reception, breakout room, toilets, and a fully stocked kitchen, 2 Bankside has everything there is to offer when it comes to serviced offices and would be a great place for any size business to work from. It could be a worry for some companies looking into serviced offices that they are not private enough for a company to work from. However, even though it is in a shared building with some shared amenities the office space is totally private, and the security system offered by 2 Bankside is top of the range including 24-hour CCTV and even a ring doorbell.
Another benefit of choosing a serviced office space for your company to use is that serviced offices usually come with some benefits that even traditional offices wouldn’t provide. This could be private parking, a stocked kitchen area, or a number of other things but is something worth taking into consideration when deciding if a serviced office space is suitable for you and your company. It is also beneficial for business owners to choose serviced offices because the maintenance of the building is somebody else’s responsibility, along with the health and safety checks, cleaning, and hygiene. This is something that the building manager will have responsibility over and that the business owner won’t have to worry about.
To summarise, there are many different types of offices, and they all suit different types of businesses, serviced offices come with many benefits and the electric, internet, cleaning, safety and maintenance are all taken care of, which is perfect for a new business just finding its feet. Unit 2, Bankside also offers both virtual office spaces and serviced office spaces. If you are interested in hearing more about either space, please book a meeting with a member of our team!
2 Bankside Serviced Offices: https://www.2bankside.co.uk/serviced-offices/
2 Bankside Virtual Offices: https://www.2bankside.co.uk/virtual-offices/