Determine your business needs
The first step in finding the ideal commercial space for your business is to thoroughly analyse your current and future needs. You’ll need to carefully consider how much space you require today for your inventory, employees, equipment, customer areas, and all other business operations.
Alongside this, you’ll need to project your growth over the next several years and factor in extra space to accommodate future expansion plans. This will help you calculate a realistic target square footage and optimal layout to support all facets of your company now and down the road. Be sure to get input from key employees across roles so you don’t overlook anyone’s needs.
Research potential locations
Once you know how much space you need, start researching potential locations that can fulfil your requirements. Finding the ideal location is crucial for your business’s success.
In the quest for the ideal business space, it’s crucial to look for the presence of convenient amenities in the vicinity. While the location itself is undoubtedly significant, overlooking the availability of essential services and facilities in the surrounding area could be a costly oversight. Businesses should actively seek out locations that offer a diverse array of restaurants, cafes, and retail establishments within walking distance or a short drive.
Here at Farnborough Business Park, we offer our occupants a wide selection of amenities:
- Aviators Cafe
- Village Gym
- Village Hotel Farnborough
- Costco
- Hungry Horse Pub
- Regus
These amenities not only provide employees with valuable options for meals, refreshments, and personal errands but also create a vibrant atmosphere that can enhance employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition, prospective clients may find an area with ample amenities more appealing, potentially boosting your business’s appeal.
Determine your budget and space requirements
As you assess potential options, nail down your budget and detailed space requirements:
- Calculate precisely how much space you need for your office staff, inventory, production equipment, customer areas, or any special features like a warehouse.
- Factor in room for business growth and expansion over the next several years and outline your current and future space requirements so you can choose a flexible property.
Evaluate accessibility and transportation options
The next stage is to research what public transit options are nearby and how accessible the space is from major roads. You’ll need to look into the availability of parking for employees and customers and any associated costs.
Then, assess how easy remote access and telework infrastructure could be set up, considering whether the location offers flexibility as your staffing model evolves.
Farnborough Business Park is in an ideal location for transport links: we’re just over a mile away from a mainline train station, and close to a major UK airport too.
Grade-A office space in the perfect working environment
Looking to strengthen your client relationships? Consider the impact of your office location and take steps today to position yourself at the heart of your client’s world. At Farnborough Business Park, we provide grade-A office space in the perfect working environment for switched-on businesses. Our offices have been refurbished to exceptionally high standards and are home to a diverse range of businesses, from start-ups to international headquarters. To learn more, get in touch with us today.
