If you are thinking of booking temporary suites, be sure to consider the following things first.
- Do I need a temporary suite?
If you are relocating your small business, if you’re having renovations done to your home or if you’re putting on a special event like a wedding and want additional space for guests, renting suites may be useful. Temporary suites can also give your employees room to work remotely when needed. However, there may be easier options available. For example: If you require office space for 50 people but only two weeks per year, it may be less expensive to rent an executive meeting room than it would be to lease a whole unit. - Do I know the right questions to ask? What do I need from my temporary office?
When seeking out temporary offices or suites, consider these questions:
-What is included in the rental price?
-How long will I need to rent the space?
-Are there any additional fees or added costs? For example, a service fee or extra utilities/cable/internet.
Will you have clients coming to visit your office while you’re renting it out? Do they have access to the suite, or should they be given a separate entrance and key card? If so, what kind of security measures does the building have in place to accommodate these needs?
- Can I trust my temporary landlord with confidential client files and information?
All landlords require background checks before their renters become tenants, but looking into their history can also help ease any concerns you may have about who will be living above or below your rental and the type of activity they might be engaged in. For example: If you’re renting a unit for yourself and staff alone and there is no access to shared floors where other tenants could potentially come in contact with your files or paperwork, this would likely work out better than if staff came and went from multiple offices throughout the day. - Is it worth my time?
When considering whether temporary office rentals are right for you, ask yourself these questions:
-Can I find comparable space at a lower price on my own?
-How much time will I need to invest in finding an appropriate rental option on notice?
-Will it be more cost-effective to rent a whole unit or only partial space?
-How much time will I need to invest in finding temporary office rentals on notice, should the need arise again in the future?
In addition, it is important that you know how your clientele will be affected by any services/amenities offered at the location.
In conclusion, temporary office suites can be a great option to accommodate you and your staff. It may not be the right choice for everyone, though, so consider all of these factors before signing a lease.
