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FAQs - General info
There are many factors that influence a decision to take a serviced office - in this section we try to answer any questions you may have about serviced offices.
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What are the benefits of serviced offices?
What facilities/services are included?
Do they all have meeting rooms?
What is business centre branding?
What term I need to commit to?
What if I want long-term offices?
As a company can grow within the building?
What are the benefits of serviced offices?
Serviced offices, known as executive suites in the USA, provide the opportunity of taking immediate possession on flexible terms. Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Purchase & Supply proves that serviced offices provide substantial cost savings for both small and larger offices over a short period.
Who uses serviced offices?
Serviced offices appeal to a wide range of companies from small start-ups to large multinationals. Due to the flexible nature of serviced offices, they enable small firms to grow without the constraints of conventional office agreements and companies can easily take more or less space when needed. They also provide greater credibility for new companies who may have previously been working from home.
Large companies can also benefit from using serviced offices - whether it is needing office space for project teams or temporary assignments, or due to regional/international expansion without the hassle and legal complexities of using conventional offices.
What facilities/services are included?
Serviced offices offer a wide range of equipment and facilities, many included in the monthly rent, including furniture, telephones, reception services, security, cleaning, mail handling. Other facilities that are available though may be charged for include meeting room access, internet and telephony packages, conference facilities. These vary from centre to centre so if you have particular requirements, please let us know and we will take this into account when searching for your office space.
Do serviced offices all have meeting rooms?
The vast majority of serviced offices do include access to meeting rooms, however some of the cheaper centres may not. If it is important for you to have access to a meeting room please let us know.
Can I use my own furniture?
The majority of centres is already furnished and would discourage tenants from providing their own furniture.
What is business centre branding?
Some business centres offer a discreet environment disguising the fact that there is more than one company in the building, whereas other buildings are heavily branded in the colours of the business centre operator. An extreme example of Business Centre branding can be seen in a Regus building.
What term must I commit to?
Serviced offices offer flexible space and enable you to sign a license from one month upwards. Some operators would prefer you to sign for in excess of three months. As a general rule the longer you commit for the better the terms you will be offered.
What if I want long-term offices?
Serviced offices are generally only economical when you need short-term offices, require a high level of flexibility or require quick possession. If you can commit for a term in excess of three years, a conventional lease may be more suitable. Although we may not be able to help you directly, we can usually provide you with contact names of agents that specialise in your chosen area.
We may need space to grow within the building, is this possible?
All the centres have numerous tenants that can give one month's notice and move out. For a greater chance of being able to grow within the building you should choose a larger centre, as it is more likely that another tenant will vacate allowing you to expand. The size of the centre is indicated by the total number of workstations table in the search results.
