{"id":9423,"date":"2024-01-09T15:38:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T23:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.officefinder.com\/officeblog\/?p=9423"},"modified":"2024-02-19T16:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T00:47:26","slug":"why-renting-office-space-is-the-way-to-go-or-maybe-working-from-a-rented-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.officefinder.com\/officeblog\/why-renting-office-space-is-the-way-to-go-or-maybe-working-from-a-rented-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Renting Office Space is the Way to Go – Or Maybe Working from a Rented Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

For businesses, the costs related to premises are typically one of their biggest (if not the biggest) monthly outlay. If you run a small business or are in the process of setting up a new enterprise, these costs could well be prohibitive. But there is another way. More business owners than ever before are renting office space<\/a> rather than signing up for long-term, costly leases. And with the many benefits this option offers – aside from the savings – it\u2019s no surprise why.<\/p>\n

Benefit One: Flexibility<\/h2>\n

The great advantage of renting co-working office space is its flexibility. You rent space on an as-and-when-you-need-it basis, meaning you\u2019re not paying for the office and all the associated overheads when you\u2019re not using it. Those businesses who already use rented office space love that they can choose the number of desks they require week-on-week, helping to keep their budgets as lean as possible. And you can scale up as needed, with no hassle. And if you\u2019ve had a slow month? Temporarily scaling down is easy, too.<\/p>\n

Benefit Two: Well-Equipped<\/h2>\n

Most office rental<\/a> companies provide everything you need to run your business, meaning you and your employees will have access to equipment like printers, scanners, and photocopiers – not to mention the all-important kettle! If you\u2019re running a start-up, this is a vital way to save even more time and money.<\/p>\n

Benefit Three: Plenty of Networking Opportunities<\/h2>\n

Rented offices tend to be communal spaces, offering great networking opportunities<\/a> and the chance to make important business connections. Who knows, you could find yourself working opposite your next big client, or perhaps chatting to someone who can provide the IT support you\u2019re looking for over coffee.<\/p>\n

Benefit Four: Maintenance-Free<\/h2>\n

If a fuse blows, a window leaks or a scanner breaks down in a rental office, guess what? You\u2019re not responsible for sorting it out! Rental offices are maintenance-free: if there\u2019s a problem or something breaks, simply contact the rental company, whose job it is to get things resolved.<\/p>\n

Benefit Five: You\u2019re Not Tied In<\/h2>\n

Most commercial property leases require you to sign an agreement tying you in for at least a year – if not significantly longer. This represents a huge financial commitment that may be impossible (or at the very least offputting) for many new or small businesses to take on. In comparison, renting office space doesn\u2019t chain you to a long-term contract and all the financial pressure this entails.<\/p>\n

Benefit Seven: Your Desk Moves with You<\/h2>\n

Heading to a meeting in another city or state? With the increasing availability of office space available to rent throughout the US, your desk can literally move with you! Whether you need a single desk to make some notes and calls before a conference or require a larger space for a meeting, there are options.<\/p>\n

How About Working from a Rented Home?<\/h2>\n

If your business is currently a one-person operation, you could consider working from your rented home to save costs. This is certainly an option, but there are a few important things to be aware of.<\/p>\n

For starters, you\u2019ll need to check your lease to see whether working out of your home is permitted. If so – great! – you\u2019re good to go, but make sure you have renters insurance policy first<\/a>. This will provide cover in the event that an item such as your laptop, phone, or printer – (items likely to be vital in the running of your from-home business) are stolen or damaged in a disaster.<\/p>\n

Really importantly, just because you\u2019ll be running your business out of your rented home, this doesn\u2019t mean that you can skip getting the necessary licenses. While these differ from state to state, most businesses will need to get a home occupation permit in order to legally operate. Basically, this proves that your home business isn\u2019t going to cause a nuisance in terms of things like noise or increased traffic in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also need to check with your local or city government office whether zoning regulations apply in your area. Some residential neighborhoods have strict zoning regulations<\/a> that limit -or prohibit – the types of businesses that may be set up from homes.<\/p>\n

Pros to Running Your Business from Home<\/h3>\n