A business needs space to grow and develop but such space can often be difficult to acquire or extremely costly. If you do find itself in this position you may need to consider innovative and cost saving solutions, which can enable you to save money without compromising on your businesses performance or profitability. This is particularly important in the current economic climate, as while businesses remain confident of long-term growth there is potential for specific markets to depreciate considerably. With this in mind, consider the following creative solutions for maximising the space within your business: –
1. Make the most of the space that you have
Firstly it may be worth reviewing the space that you have in your existing premises. It is quite possible that simply rearranging the furniture and adding floor to ceiling storage to really make the most of all of the space could be enough. The pros to this solution is that it is the most convenient, cost effective and quickest whilst the cons are that it may leave your working space feeling cramped. It is worth trialling a revised layout, however, as this is certainly the preferred solution for small and medium sized business owners.
2. Approach local businesses for Help
Some local businesses, such as shops and estate agents, have additional space that they do not require. They may be willing to, and indeed may be looking for someone, to rent that space out as storage. Such space is likely to be suitable for both offices and or for additional storage. Given its locality to your premises the pros would clearly be convenience and peace of mind of having your goods close at hand whilst the cons are that it may be difficult to come by and it may only be accessible during the businesses usual working hours. You may even be able to make further savings by agreeing to exchange services as part of the agreement.
3. Lease Temporary Structures
In recent times, companies such as Neptunus have created an entirely new market through the development of temporary structures. Whether you require a sports hall, storage space or an exhibition stand, these structures can provide an affordable solution that helps you to maximise your efficiency during periods of growth, regeneration or turbulence. The biggest issue with developing your venture is the cost of commercial space, and you can cut this dramatically simply by investing in a temporary building for a specified period of time. These structures are also available in various sizes, so they can suit a multitude of commercial needs.
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