There are many advantages to renting office space in a business centre. The main ones are
1. Focus on your own business
One of the main reasons for the popularity of business centres is that they allow you to run your business in complete comfort. Business centres typically support a wide range of centralised services, allowing you to concentrate fully on your business. Some office spaces even come with furniture and all the computer connections you need, so all you have to do is plug in your laptop and start working. These are known as serviced offices.
2. Administrative support
In a business centre, you can take advantage of all kinds of services such as professional reception, access control, cleaning and maintenance, as well as IT support and printing services. Not having to manage these services within your own organisation makes it easier for you to increase productivity and grow your business.
3. Prime location and facilities
Business centres are often located in a prime business area, close to public transport and major access routes. They also offer ample on-site parking for employees and business partners, managed by an easy-to-use software system. As well as easy and convenient access, business centres also offer well-equipped meeting rooms. This means you can easily organise all types of meetings and events in your own building. Catering services, such as self-service restaurants and sometimes even on-site company restaurants, are another important asset of business centres.
4. Business Development and Networking
In a multi-tenant business centre, you have the opportunity to network and cross-sell to other companies and organisations. Many office buildings organise formal networking events for their communities and invite interesting speakers with the main aim of improving networking and increasing business opportunities.
5. Cost Efficiency
Another important benefit of renting an office in a business centre is cost efficiency. Not only will you need fewer administrative staff to support your business, but you'll also need to rent less space as reception areas, meeting rooms and catering/relaxation areas are all part of the business centre.
6. Flexible leases
Leases in a business centre are much more flexible. Serviced offices can be rented on a monthly basis and shared workspaces on a daily basis. A business centre offers growing companies the opportunity to expand their office space as they grow, without having to relocate.
Lease terms are generally 'friendlier' than commercial office leases. Business centres better understand companies' needs for flexible agreements that don't require legal advice and can be signed in a short period of time, allowing for quick move-in.
7. Ease of move-in
Serviced offices usually come with a ready-to-use infrastructure, including a telephone system, internet connection points, networked photocopiers and printers. Frequent upgrades and updates ensure that tenants have access to the latest technology. Utilities such as electricity, water and heating are also included in the rent. Business centres usually have a small kitchen with coffee and tea facilities and a microwave. This type of turnkey office means you can move in much quicker than if you rented your own space.
