Andy Sowards
Whether you’re a new business that needs somewhere to set up shop, or you’ve outgrown your current business premises, the idea of building your own professional workspace can be very exciting. Not only are you able to build it to fit the size and needs of your business, but you will then own the building, meaning you don’t have to worry about having to “pack up the shop” should your landlord ask you to. While building your own business premises can be a very exciting time, it can also be stressful and costly if you’re not careful. So, to help you along the way, here are some fantastic tips to help make building your business premises a breeze.
Choose an ideal plot of land
When running a business, one of the first things you need to think about is the location of it, especially if your customers visit you in store and a lot of your business relies on face to face interaction. Buying a plot of land in the middle of nowhere might be less than ideal for your current customers, not to mention new and potential ones. When you’re looking at plots of land, think about how convenient it’s going to be for customers and staff alike to travel to, and whether it’ll be worth the journey. If you’re reserving some of the land to build a carpark on, but it’s a little worse for wear, get in a commercial concrete repair company to level things out. Not only will it save damaging any cars, but it will look much more professional too.
Obtain professional advice
So you’ve chosen a plot of land, now what? You need to think about the structure of the building, how large to make it, how tall to build it, and also whether or not you want parking spaces for your staff and customers. It’s always a good idea to obtain professional advice from a business real estate advisor so that you can rest assured the decisions you’re making for your build are the right ones.
Think about the future
Take a step back and think about what’s in store for your business in the future. Will you want to expand? Will you add new departments? Will current departments need more space to work? Before laying a single brick, think about the future of your business and whether you should factor in space for growth and anything else you anticipate happening.
Carefully budget and plan your costs
Finally, it almost goes without saying, but take some time to carefully budget your build and plan costs for each area of your build. Research how much materials and labor are going to cost, find out how much time it will take and whether it’s worth hiring more contractors to complete the build faster, and always remember to over budget so you’ve got wiggle room!
Keep these four tips in mind to help make building your own business premises a breeze!
