Capitalizing on Reasonable Office Lease Rates

If you are looking to find work space for your company, you’re in luck. Tampa office lease rates have never been a better value. In fact, Tampa office rental rates are so reasonable right now, many companies are capitalizing on the opportunity. Perhaps your company is thinking about making a move. Here are a few things to consider.

1. Is the building in a suitable location to meet your business needs? Are you a retail business who serves customers on a daily basis? Does the building you’re interested in have ample parking? Is it easy to give directions, or better yet, is it located on or near a major thoroughfare? Is it in an area with thriving commerce? Perhaps you are a company which receives a number of daily deliveries. Can large trucks easily navigate the property and the surrounding streets? Is there ample space for unloading packages? Does the building contain adequate storage facilities?

2. Does the building present a suitable scenario in which to meet your employees needs? Consider this, if you are a company with a number of employees who are required to be at your location each day, chances are these employees have structured their lives around the area where their job is located. Sure, many employees do not mind a long commute, but most workers get very comfortable with the amount of time it takes them to arrive and depart work each day. Does a new location provide a convenient commute? Additionally, will it meet the needs of your employees while they are functioning in day to day activities? Does the proposed building suit the employee related tasks of your company? If your company regularly entertains a number of clients, is there a large area suitable for a conference space? Do your company employees prefer a large room for cubicle use or a number of individual offices for private work space? Is there a cafeteria available or restaurants nearby? Keeping employees functioning in a comfortable and convenient workspace allows for greater employee productivity. It also helps keep employee turnover at a minimum, thus saving your company time and money over the long haul.

3. Does the building meet the expected future needs of the company? Is your company poised for growth? Are you adding new personnel or new product? Acquiring more square footage than currently necessary might keep from an unscheduled move in the near future. On the other hand, if your company is downsizing, and looking for ways to cut costs, perhaps the best choice is to find the most suitable economical space available. Planning for future needs can sometimes be difficult. Nobody knows for sure and certain what position they will be in five years down the road. Even if a company is meeting all internal goals, outside factors, such as economic trends, or increased competition can negatively affect projected growth. However, sometimes planning for best case scenario can encourage employees to work hard toward a goal and can build company morale. By making an aggressive move toward a bigger, better work space, an employer can show employees he believes in them and in the future of the business.