Where we work and how we work is intrinsically linked. For some lucky souls, a laptop, a dressing gown and a comfy sofa are all that is required for a good day’s work but for most of us, the office has to be a little more refined. Of course, the main problem is that many businesses are working out of spaces that are rented and therefore not especially easy to modify.
So could building your own office be a good solution?
There are plenty of reasons that building your own office is a terrible idea. For one thing, this is going to be a hugely expensive project that requires everything from site investigations to architects and planning permission. But on the other hand, this is the only way to get exactly what you want and make your business truly great.
Here are a few of the benefits.
Business Efficiency
Efficiency is one of the main things you should always be thinking about in business. It can be the difference between success and disaster and finding ways to ensure that you are always pushing for greater efficiency is key to keeping up with the rest of the industry.
For many businesses, the office or factory is absolutely key to progress. More and more businesses are specialising into ever more niche areas and so creating a bespoke working environment is crucial to success. Whether you feel that your efficiency could be improved by giving your staff slides between floors or you prefer a very specific layout to ensure the production line stay in check, building your own is the best route you can choose.
Looking Awesome
Your brand appearance is another really important aspect of your business and one that has some unexpected consequences. Everything from your location to the colour of your walls can have an effect on how your business is perceived and managing this is imperative to attracting the right kind of customers.
When you build your own offices, you will have total control over your brand image. Whether you choose to convert an old warehouse in an up and coming part of town or you build from scratch on a country estate – your clients will form an opinion. Indeed, the building process alone could be a great way to engage the public and raise your profile.
Stick to Your Budget
When you rent an office, there isn’t much you can do if the prices suddenly go up and you are often tied into monthly bills such as energy and cleaning contracts. But all this goes away when you own your own building.
If you have a tight budget, then the more control you can hold onto, the easier it will be to stick to. Building your own office will give you a fixed monthly outgoing in accordance with any mortgage you take out as well as the option to install solar panels and never pay for electricity again.
The freedom you gain with your own office is incredible and it could be the best move you ever make. The question is, are you ready to make it?
