If you’re starting a business or are looking to expand an existing venture then
office space is likely to be one of the main things to consider. Thanks to the
internet, this often-arduous process has become much easier and that’s because
it’s now possible to use free comparison sites in much the same way as you do
for broadband or mobile phone deals.

What can I get?

There is something available for every kind of business, from the one-man band
through to the growing venture that is taking on new staff all the time. The office
comparison service is perfect for this because it allows you to search for just the
kind of space that you want in the ideal area that will help nurture your business.

So if you’re a freelancer, for example, who doesn’t want to work from home then
it’s perfectly easy to find desk space for rent in an existing office setup. This
works really well because it’s flexible, low cost and you don’t have any of the
hassles of sorting out the space yourself. You’ll generally get basic office services
too, including a desk and broadband.

But there’s more?

There’s a lot more out there by way of the office comparison website. Many
existing businesses are looking to capitalize on their vacant space, meaning
that as a result there are plenty of great deals out there when it comes to desk
schemes in shared offices. If you’re looking for a stress free way of getting
utilities, broadband and the all-important security included then this is a great
way forward.

If you have larger requirements then shared offices can be a better bet. These
are generally quite a cheap option because the business is probably just trying
to make dead space pay for itself. You’ll often have the benefit of a short term
rolling contract, the process is pretty immediate so you can get up and running
quickly, while you’ll also be in the middle of a buzzing office environment, which
is great for productivity.

Greater demands

All of these shared desk and offices come with the added bonus of a ‘proper’
business address, often in the centre of a town or city or out on a modern
business park. If you have a growing business then serviced office space is also
worth looking at as this offers an affordable way of renting high quality office
space with receptionists, post, IT support and all the rest of it.

Alternatively, check out leased office space, which generally means that you’ll
probably have to sign up for a medium to long-term contract. Any tenant then

pays rent over a fixed period. Being a tenant means that you can often tailor the
working area to suit your needs and business branding. Lookout too for chances
to sublet office space as this can be another great way of getting a good deal on
offices in a prime location, but for discount rates.

About the author: Rob Clymo writes on behalf of www.officegenie.co.uk, the UK’s first proper online marketplace for desk space and shared office space.