Leasing office space is a significant investment, and you want to make sure you make the best choices. You want a space that meets your needs and allows your company to grow. It needs to be a space in a location where your customers and employees can conduct business. Some choices are more important than… Read More »
There are a lot of commercial real estate broker who will tell you how great they are at helping tenants find and lease office space. A tenant’s office leasing broker is known as an office tenant representative and plays a similar role as the buyer broker does in residential transactions. They represent your best interests… Read More »
Have you recently thought about relocating or growing your business in the Orange County area? Don’t have the contacts or know how to go about finding Orange County office space successfully? A huge part in relocating or expanding your business, big or small, is moving your company to a larger, more efficient or more convenient office space. OfficeFinder has… Read More »
Workplace productivity depends on more than pep talks, motivational speakers, and the occasional pat on the back. While these can help, there are five important Workplace Productivity Considerations to consider when selecting office space that can help boost productivity. As you view your office space, or as you shop around for new space, think about… Read More »
When the architecture firm HKS, Inc., moved into the top floor of Atlanta’s Peachtree Tower, they were taking advantage of the recession to acquire top notch space and great views at less-than-stellar prices. When they set about their interior design work, they set their sights on a LEED Gold certification, which helped them save even… Read More »
Making a bad decision when it comes to choosing office space can have negative repercussions for any business, including loss of customers and a big impact on your bottom line. As many landlords prefer three to five year leases, it’s essential to know what you’re looking for before you lease office space and sign on… Read More »
“Sitting is Killing You” says LifeHacker. The infographic goes into detail about the health risks of sitting too much and suggests getting up and moving around the office more as a way to combat inactivity. A standing desk isn’t the only answer, but it sure helps in creating a healthy workplace. Standing Desk According to… Read More »
Almost every business of any size has a need for leasing office space. It is not an easy task and can take a lot of time. There are lots of challenges and room for mistakes along the way. Here are our top 15 Mistakes Businesses Make When Leasing Office Space. They come from OfficeFinder office… Read More »
As a business owner, you have plenty to worry about. The hiring process and employees, advertising and marketing, as well as the financial state of your company affairs are all major concerns for the typical business owner. One of the biggest problems you could run into is having an inadequate office space. Before you choose… Read More »
In a recent study by the National Association of Realtors with it’s members, the results show that small space leases of under 5,000 square feet accounted for 75% of the commercial real estate leases completed in the 4th quarter of 2013 and that leases under 2,500 square feet were at 43% of the total. They… Read More »
Any business-minded individual is looking for ways they can save money on their operational costs. Why give a cut to a commercial real estate broker when you know what you want? You think it will cost you money for their services. You are mistaken. An experienced broker will get you many times the value of… Read More »
When working conditions are right, the results are easy to see. Your employees perform better at their jobs, employee engagement is higher and so is productivity. You reap the rewards. The question is, how do you get there? How do you develop an office workplace strategy that will give you the outcome you’re looking for? We’ve compiled… Read More »
Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors recently reported that the “Growth in commercial real estate sectors continues at a moderate pace from a very slow pace of absorption, despite job additions to the economy. Companies appear hesitant to add new space.” The good news is that the pace of the… Read More »
Maybe this is not a big surprise: The office space workplace has changed. People no longer want to work in cubicles or, for that matter, traditional private offices. This is the new workspace reality and it is impacting the workplace. To be able to recruit and retain the best and the brightest, businesses need to… Read More »
A decade ago, the buzz word in business was telecommuting–today, it’s a phrase: the agile workplace! According to a recent study published by the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, “(The study) found that agility – the ability of the workplace to adapt to change – has emerged as the single highest priority in the… Read More »
When it comes to choosing office space the space, size and configuration are serious considerations. As technology and ways of doing business have changed so has the needs of an office. Trends seem to be emerging. Offices are becoming more flexible with an emphasis on shared space. There is also an increased desire for amenities.… Read More »
Facebook is considering developing a $120 million, 394-unit housing complex in Menlo Park, California so employees can live nearby and walk to its offices, The Wall Street Journal reports. Of course, since it’s Facebook, no perk will be left forgotten. The rental property will feature doggy day care and a sports bar, among other necessities.… Read More »
According to the CoStar Group, companies are trending toward the renting of smaller office spaces and that the average space per employee has decreased from 250 square feet to 195 square feet. Office efficiency appears to be driving the downward space trend, so if you’re in the market for a new office space, make sure… Read More »
Your office space planning & design reveals a lot about your company–to both employees and customers. While connecting floors with a giant slide like Google may not be affordable or functional for your group, chances are you could use an upgrade. Excite your team with a new and improved design in your office space planning!… Read More »
Close your eyes and picture your dream office space. Does it include wide open spaces, windows with a view, large, private offices with doors? What about a spacious, comfortable waiting room? According to a study done by the University of San Diego, the United States uses more office space per worker than any other country.… Read More »