There are plenty of great reasons to set up a home office. One of the perks of working from home is being able to take breaks when you want to, spend time with family, etc. However, this can quickly eat up your day without you realizing it. There’s nothing worse than picking up the phone with an important client and having a knock on your door or your child ask for something.
But as your business expands, you might begin to feel a little cramped in your home office. If, for instance, your “office” is little more than a desk packed into one corner of your living room, then it won’t be long before your freelance life—printers, paperwork, contracts, and file cabinets—begins to invade your personal space.
That's when you know it's time to go out and look for a small office space for lease. Establishing an office that runs efficiently requires accurate calculations of the space needed and what is affordable.
There is credibility that comes from an office with a business sounding address. For example, you nothing about two consulting firms. You only know that one consulting firm everybody worked out of their homes and the other firm had an office in the building next to the courthouse, you were a serious buyer of consulting services, from which consulting firm would you purchase consulting services?
If you have a business that requires a small office in the Van Nuys area then a small office from Van Nuys Offices may be the perfect solution for you. You can rent an office as small as 80 square feet or as large as 180 square feet. You can rent on a month to month, quarter to quarter or a year to year lease. All terms are flexible and negotiable. For a small additional monthly fee we can even provide fully furnished offices including desks, chairs, and cabinets.
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Monday, September 9, 2013
How to Save Money When Renting Office Space
There comes a time
when that basement or spare bedroom you’ve converted into an office just
doesn’t cut it anymore. You need a real office space — a place where you can
meet clients without your small toddler crying in the background, a place where
your filing cabinet doesn’t double as a table for the microwave.
And unless your
business is picking up pretty good then you probably don't have that extra
money to rent an office space. However,
there are a few things you can do to help you save money without feeling like
you’re cutting too many corners. Here
are some tips to help you get started:
1. DO THE LEGWORK YOURSELFHiring the help of an agent may seem like the
correct thing to do. But hiring an agent
means there's going to be fees to
pay. So in order to save some money you might want to go solo on your office search. You'll find it easier to find the perfect
space, after all you're the one who
knows more about your business.2. HOW MUCH SPACE DO I NEED? Before you go out looking for an office space, you need to stop and calculate how much space you will need. You don’t want to end up renting a 10,000 square feet office when you only really needed 7,000 square feet. Which would mean you will be paying every month for an extra 3,000 square feet of office that you don’t really need and aren't really using.
3. FURNISHING THE OFFICEWith the great list of used and refurbished office furniture available today, purchasing new is most often a waste of money. Don't go buying new furniture when there is many thrift shops or classified ads that have office furniture that is in very good condition and for a very good price.
4. PREMISES TO MATCH YOUR TYPE OF BUSINESSDon't underestimate the value of appearances. How your office looks can have a huge impact on business & investor relations so it is crucial that the premises you choose match with the image you want for your business.
5. NOT CONSIDERING FUTURE NEEDSRenting office space can be risky because it may be difficult to predict
your future business needs. Renting
the proper amount of space, in a location that suits the business, is sometimes a great risk you will be
taking. The property owner does not share
in your risk-taking, and it won’t be the landlord's problem if the office turns
out not to suit your needs. If you
signed a contract, it’s your space until the lease terminates.
Friday, January 11, 2013
A Commercial Address Required For Some Business Licenses
To run your business legally, there are certain federal and state licenses and permits you will need to obtain in order to conduct your operation.
Virtually every business needs some form of license or permit to operate legally. However, licensing and permit requirements vary depending on the type of business you are operating, where it’s located, and what government rules apply.
You can expect to secure the maximum amount of credit available if you set up your business in a commercial office location. A physical location that is zoned for business speaks volumes for your company and its operation.
If you’re determined about having a commercial address but renting office space is out of the question then you may want to consider the following 3 alternatives:
Commercial Address – There are many leasing companies liken Van Nuys Offices that offer you the ability to have a qualified commercial address for your business for the purpose of only receiving mail and packages.
Virtual Office – A good way of saving money and at the same time still maintaining a professional image is to have a virtual office. A virtual office will give you the right impression at a fraction of the cost of having your own office. With a virtual office you have the ability to run your business out of your own home and at the same time building a professional image for your business.
Dedicated Office – You can obtain a complete turn-key office operation which includes a private office with your own phone, fax, internet, full furnishings, meeting room and much more. Some turn-key offices give you the privacy, security and professionalism of a workplace that is not in an open environment or room-share. You will have your own suite number, own mailbox, and your own phone line. You may choose from one single private office or several offices with many options.
Virtually every business needs some form of license or permit to operate legally. However, licensing and permit requirements vary depending on the type of business you are operating, where it’s located, and what government rules apply.
You can expect to secure the maximum amount of credit available if you set up your business in a commercial office location. A physical location that is zoned for business speaks volumes for your company and its operation.
If you’re determined about having a commercial address but renting office space is out of the question then you may want to consider the following 3 alternatives:
Commercial Address – There are many leasing companies liken Van Nuys Offices that offer you the ability to have a qualified commercial address for your business for the purpose of only receiving mail and packages.
Virtual Office – A good way of saving money and at the same time still maintaining a professional image is to have a virtual office. A virtual office will give you the right impression at a fraction of the cost of having your own office. With a virtual office you have the ability to run your business out of your own home and at the same time building a professional image for your business.
Dedicated Office – You can obtain a complete turn-key office operation which includes a private office with your own phone, fax, internet, full furnishings, meeting room and much more. Some turn-key offices give you the privacy, security and professionalism of a workplace that is not in an open environment or room-share. You will have your own suite number, own mailbox, and your own phone line. You may choose from one single private office or several offices with many options.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Moving Your Home Business to an Office
The decision to relocate
has to be made with specific regard to the future of the business. It needs
precise planning and research, the establishment needs to be faultless and the
owner needs to be sure that relocating is the answer for his/her business future.
Once
you have made the decision to move your home business to an office, you have
some planning to do.
The advantages of moving
out of your home office comes down to increased professionalism, more space to
work and unlimited growth potential. And
less much less distraction. Renting
a small office at a good price can be very meaningful.
The first decision you
make when you have already decided to rent an office, should be your desired
location. It’s usually a good idea to start looking at offices near your house
to avoid a long commute. Of course, while this is the ideal option, it may not
work out perfectly when you consider other details that greatly affect your
business. You need to make sure the new
location reaches your target audience, so do some research of the surrounding
area to find out who lives near the building you are considering. Try giving Van
Nuys Offices a call,
they have small offices for short terms and for only $195 a month.
Second thing you should
consider highly is making sure that all your office furniture, including desks,
filing cabinets, and bookshelves, will fit into the new office space. Make sure
you leave room for expansion, especially if you plan to hire a few employees
soon. Also, consider where customers will sit when they come into the office. Draw a layout, measure your furniture and
move your furniture around so that you can get an idea of how much square
footage you will need.
Last thing after you
have found your perfect office, you signed a lease, and now you're ready to
start running your business from the office.
DON'T FORGET to update your
address on all your licenses, bank account, vendor accounts, post office, and
all your stationary. If you regularly
get inventory shipments, you need to let the distributor know your company’s
new address ahead of time. This can prevent you from having to move merchandise
shortly after it is dropped off at your house, so be sure to update your
business address. You will have to do the same for your mail and any marketing
materials that feature your current address.
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