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A guide to serviced offices
Office space costs can often leave companies with little room to breathe. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk and John Spencer, CEO of MWB Business Exchange, outline the potential benefits of serviced offices.
Office space to suit
If the cost of your office isn’t leaving much breathing space on the balance sheet, there may be alternatives.
Starting up in the capital
If you’re based in the capital and are looking for funding, there are a number of options out there.
Moving to the Midlands
With leading universities, good transport links and affordable office space, the Midlands is proving to be the destination of choice for entrepreneurial ventures.
Finding suitable business premises
The majority of start-up businesses begin life at home, but there may come a time when a fledgling enterprise deserves to stand on its own two feet, having grown to a size that warrants dedicated premises. Use our handy guide to help you choose property that fits the bill.
A guide to leasehold premises
Many companies don’t want to buy freehold premises, preferring to take a lease for a set number of years or ‘term’. SmallBusiness.co.uk and Nicola Heaney of Sherrards Solicitors explains what to look out for when taking a leasehold premises:
Own your business premises – a quick guide
For some business types there will come a time when it makes sense to consider giving up renting premises and buying your own. This is a quick guide to buying a commercial property.
Checklist: arranging a lease
Leasing can be a complex business and once you have made your leasing bed you have to lie in it so it's imperative that you get the details right from the outset.
Checklist: Choosing business premises
When deciding what sort of property is best to house your business, there are a plethora of issues to consider. This list brings together all you need to think about in one place.
Become environmentally responsible and save money
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, small and medium-sized businesses are always on the look out for opportunities to cut operating costs. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers a number of simple operational changes that can not only ensure your business is more environmentally sound but also save you money.
Go green in the office
Recycling is now a way of life for many of us – in the home at least. It seems that the green message is finally filtering through as we become more aware of behaviours and actions that can have a negative impact on the environment.
Top 10 Property tips
Smallbusiness.co.uk's Top Ten Property Tips offer invaluable advice on your business' property needs, providing hints on finding the ideal location, utilising your office space and negotiating deals.
