February 7, 2020

Moving Offices? 5 Big Tips To Choosing The Perfect New Office

It can cost nearly $15,000 a month in New York per employee to rent an office. While this is the most expensive average, it shows you how a new office can affect your budget.

If you are upgrading your company’s work area, the budget is just one of the factors to consider.

Read on to discover 5 key elements for choosing your next office space.

1. Consider the Commute

When choosing a new office, you don’t want to move too far from your old one. Your employees will thank you when they don’t have to increase their commute.

Look within a few miles from your current location. This will also help lower the cost of moving office equipment.

2. Room for New Furniture

If you are wondering how to pick a new office to expand your business then you probably need a bigger space. With more square footage comes more furniture.

Use this move as an opportunity to liquidate your old furniture and upgrade with new pieces that utilize the extra area.

3. Building and Neighborhood Amenities

It isn’t all about business when it comes to moving offices. You also want to make sure your employees enjoy their time at work. How do you do this?

Choose a location that is nearby their favorite restaurants so going out to lunch is convenient and pleasant. The building should also be comfortable and include some fun activities. Some locations might include an on-site gym and/or cafe.

When your employees are happy your business’s productivity improves. So, investing in these small gestures pays off.

4. Layout Options

Office moving gives you a chance to switch up your work area layout. Your old office may have come with traditional cubicles built-in. The new space is a blank canvas to design it as you see fit.

The newest layout concept is a co-working space. Your employees congregate together in one space, eliminating private offices.

If you use this floorplan then you also need to supply your employees with retreat options for rest and privacy. Include a lounging and gaming area. Some companies have individual pods for napping or relaxing away from their work.

5. Lease Length

You should know that offices are only temporary. So look at the lease agreement length to know your commitment.

As time goes by, your company will continue to grow and your needs may change.

On the other hand, you don’t want a really short lease since the landlord will charge more for shorter periods. Find a middle ground that fits your budget and future plans.

Also, look at the consequences of breaking the lease. If you really had to leave early how much would it cost you, how much notice do you need, and would it be worth it?

Moving to a New Office

Once you find your new office it is time to prepare for the move. This can take some planning so that you do not disrupt your business or lose data in the process.

Andrew B. November 2023

The Armstrong Company

"It's such a pleasure to work with professionals that go the extra mile to make sure every move is as prefect as it can be. Thank you OMX for your commitment to Excellence!"

Nicole R. November 2023

Arrow Bookkeeping

"They really put our minds at ease and even made our move fun! Tim and his team were knowledgeable, friendly, professional and patient."

Mary S. November 2023

WETA Public Media

"We've been return customers for years because of quality service and a great team. Always careful in handling items, hard-working, proactively asking questions, raising better solutions, following our security protocols and easy to work with. Thank you!"

Daja C. October 2023

Integrated Community Services

"The team at OMX exceeded all of our expectations. It's clear they value their customers and prioritize effective communication. They went above and beyond."

Andrea A. August 2023

WMATA

"I want to thank your team for helping us move the office furniture to the various WMATA locations. The movers did an excellent job and were very professional. They also did a great job taking safety precautions and were very accommodating to the WMATA staff."

Adrian W. August 2023

Burke & Herbert Bank

"Our project went very, very well thanks to the team at OMX. Extending my appreciation to all involved!"

Pennie M. May 2023

Stein Mitchell

"I am so glad I picked you guys as my movers, you were perfect."

Cheryl H. May 2023

US Department of Education

"The OMX crews were properly badged, fully informed as to the scope of work, and were given the necessary equipment and information to do the job in a professional manner. A job well done by all."

Dawn D. May 2023

Dynamic Design Enterprises

"The OMX team assigned to our relocation did an outstanding job. Everything on site was amazing! Tim and Mary Anne were wonderful with communicating clearly about what to expect during our move and answering all of our questions. What a great team of hard working folks at Office Movers Express - we were so impressed."

David T. January 2023

Tobin, O'Conor & Ewing

"Everything was great from start to finish. The moving team was very courteous and we appreciated your responsiveness throughout the whole experience."