One of the most crucial decisions you will make as a business owner is how quickly you want your company to grow and when it is time to shift to a larger office space. When deciding on the best working environment for you and your staff, you want to avoid paying for office space that may not be effectively utilized or required at this time, as well as a place that is cramped and unsuitable for collaborative working. So, how can you make the most of smaller office space while planning to expand?
Open up the space
Consider expanding up your office area and making it an open setting, rather than having smaller, enclosed portions. This also improves information sharing, making it easier for them to get to know one another and share ideas with one another. If your team is used to working in a more private setting, an open layout will allow them to ask questions and grow as a team.
Increase the quantity of accessible area
Smaller pieces of furniture, such as new desks, can significantly enlarge one office area to accommodate two of your employees. Most workplaces can accommodate more than one person, and for a smaller location, sharing an office is recommended because it allows you to utilize all of the available space. Putting two desks together or placing a second against a wall will make a significant difference and may affect the decision to extend or migrate to a different place.
Consider using your creativity.
Do you have access to any outside space? Would you be interested in investing in commercial storage sheds? We are not proposing that you relocate your employees to them, but if you are using valuable space to store equipment or items, you may consider relocating them as well as your staff to those indoor locations. You might also hire a commercial demolition business to demolish any buildings or structures that are no longer useable or safe, allowing you to utilise the site for other purposes.
De-clutter
What takes up the lion’s share of your office space? Is it useful and necessary? Is there another location where you could store it if it is, or dispose of it if it isn’t? It is time to de-clutter your office if you have too many possessions taking up space. Office clutter affects efficiency by generating barriers and increasing the probability of misplacing key commodities and documents.
Make use of flexible working hours or shift employment.
Is it required that all of your personnel be on-site at the same time? You might be able to set up a flexible work schedule where people come in and work shifts. This reduces the number of people in the building at the same time, resulting in less space needed.
Think about working from home
If flexible or shift work is not a possibility, or if you want to take it a step further, remote working is a choice. Working remotely has never been easier thanks to technological advancements. Employees can use mobile devices to enter into networks and see documents from home or any other location, allowing them to work whenever and wherever they wish.
Expanding your workforce does not necessitate a move to larger, more expensive premises right now. You can stay where you are for a little longer – and save a lot of money – with a little thought and effort!
