An office space can speak volumes about the reputation of any given business. Most office-based business owners know this, but they still make major mistakes during the office space leasing process that causes them to sacrifice time, energy, and other resources to get their business back on track. Here’s part one of our guide that will explore some of the biggest mistakes to avoid when leasing office space to run your business.
Signing a lease without seeing the unit itself
This may not be the most common mistake people make when looking for an office in Delaware, but it’s certainly one of the most disastrous. It should go without saying that you should never sign any type of rental agreement until seeing the unit itself and standing inside of it. It may be true that a picture is worth a thousand words, but a misleading picture can cost you significant time and energy if you sign a lease and find that the pictures were completely fabricated. Sure, use the pictures as a baseline to give you an idea of what the office might look like. But under no circumstances should you ever sign a lease without physically seeing the workspace, especially if you’re interested in fully furnished office solutions.
Not taking employees’ opinions into consideration
Before making any final decisions regarding office space leasing, it’s important to take some time to consult with any employees who will be affected by your decision. They may be able to find a problem with the office that otherwise would’ve gone unnoticed. Not only that, but if someone has a majorly dissenting opinion, their voice always deserves to be heard. It could also be an issue of distance if some of your employees are already taking long commutes, considering the fact that 14% of Americans have changed jobs to shorten the commute. It’s best to go into this discussion with an open mind and make sure each and every one of your valuable employees’ voices are heard in full.
Ultimately, being aware of these office space leasing mistakes can help you optimize your business operations by choosing the right office solutions each and every time. Keep an eye out for the next post, where we’ll discuss some more common mistakes to avoid when looking for office space rentals.
