Establishing your needs
A great workplace is about having the right space that fosters productivity and collaboration.
This starts with understanding how your business and staff work best.
Things to establish are:
- Growth – How many staff will you have in the next 6-12 months, and how fast are you growing? Use our office calculator here
- Type of spaces – What environments do my staff work best in?
- Culture – How do I want my staff to collaborate and socialise?
- Location – Where is your business best positioned to capitalize on exposure, amenity and talent.
- Aspirations – Do you want to stay where you are, move to a new office or build your own unique space?
Quantifying your budget
Your budget is crucial to setting realistic expectations for your future office. Whether relocating or designing your own space, your investment is inextricably linked to the outcomes available to you.
Having already established your needs, developing a reasonable budget to encompass these requirements is a prudent early step.
For your office search, this will influence:
- Your location (CBD/Near City) The building grade
- Local amenity
- Level of fitout if available
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From a design standpoint, your budget will inform:
- The quality of fixtures and fittings
- The amount of joinery
- Furniture and features used
Reach out to our premier TACTIC design team for a one-on-one consultation
Understand your timing
Your office options are virtually endless, but knowing when you will need to upgrade is essential to a seamless stress-free transition.
Coordinating your timing will curate your options and ensure the best and most relevant options are made available to you.
Things to know are:
- Your lease expiry – When your occupation of your property is due to end.
- Your intentions – Do you prefer to stay,resign or renovate, relocate to a new space, or create your own custom office?
Getting what you want
Knowing what you want is the precursor to getting what you want. There will always be an abundance of office space on the market, but only a select few will be able to effectively encompass your needs.
Negotiations
- Found the perfect office? The next step is to negotiate the incentives, rent reviews, etc.
The right office will inspire your staff to come into the office, increase productivity, increase staff retention, and attract new quality employees for your business.Tenant representation is someone who can help you make all these tough decisions for your business. They work through your business requirements, find offices that match the requirement and help you negotiate the best deal. Book a complimentary consultation here.