How to find the best offices for startups

by Startacus Admin
.jpeg)
If you are on the hunt for brand new office space for your startup, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered beforehand in order that you find the most suitable working environment for your firm.
With over 216,000 new startups launched in London last year alone, more and more offices are catering to the startup proposition, and finding the right one can be key for collaboration, finding the right staff and traction.
This is important not only in terms of finding something that is cost-effective but it is also important when it comes to team morale, which can help in the long-term foster innovation and development.
But how exactly do you go about finding the best office for your small business? Here is our advice on finding the right place for you.
Think carefully about location
Do not underestimate the importance of location, as this can be detrimental to the success or failure of your firm as it can affect the happiness of your staff (for example, if it means they will now be required to do long commutes to and from work) or to your business’s perception by clients.
“Startup locations in Location tend to congregate around areas such as Shoreditch, Hackney, Kings Cross and Camden,” explains a spokesperson from office agent Pilcher Hershman.
“These areas are traditionally very young, have a lot of flexible work space and attract like-minded staff, agencies and investors.”
Whilst you should always keep in budget, do think carefully about the location as it can be a great chance to take advantage of skills sharing and may provide networking opportunities.
Think about what you want from an office space
If you want to have office space in an expensive location in the UK (such as in London) due to the potential benefits of being in this area could bring for your firm, but you are worried about the expense, it's worth thinking about what you would like from the space itself.
For example, could you look at hot-desking or looking at a co-working space? This could end up being considerably less expensive than renting out a whole office yourself. What’s more, sharing with other businesses could provide inspiration and opportunities for collaboration.
Many co-working or serviced offices also provide lectures or networking events, making them even more appealing as a startup location.
Think about space
You need to make sure that your team has enough space to be able to work effectively, even if as a startup it may be likely that the budget for physical office space is a bit limited. Try to take into consideration opportunities to make the most of what may be potentially limited space (such as using shelving bays or installing lockers) whilst also think ahead of the future of your startup so that the office space can be altered to accommodate a larger team at a later date, or just generally has the capacity to evolve over time, as any startup does.
Think about accessibility
Another important thing to remember when trying to find the most suitable office space for your startup is to think about accessibility. This means inquiring about internet access (how fast is it as well as how affordable) as well as things such as parking spaces or wheelchair access.
Subscribe to our newsletter
If you would like to receive our startup themed newsletter, full of the latest startup opportunities, events, news, stories, tips and advice, then sign up here.
The lowdown on the London-based health-tech startup Zedsen that has developed technology that can monitor the user’s bloodstream and collect data by using sensors that simply sit on top of the skin

The early-stage NI startups selected to pitch at LEVELUP 2021, the 2-day event taking place on 21-22 April as part of Derry & Strabane Enterprise Week have now been revealed...

Aimear Lynch, founder of My Pet Lamb and one of our Impacting Founders gives us the lowdown on her eco-conscious startup and business journey to date

The latest addition to the LEVELUP agenda is an online Speed Networking event, in partnership with Allstate NI and powered by Netminds. Come along and make new connections!

Digital DNA, leading lights in the NI Tech and Business community announced as media partners for the LEVELUP events at Derry & Strabane Enterprise Week

Kellie McCord from Toastmasters International shares some tips on a few of the key things you should consider to make sure that the online experience is inclusive and easier for more people

Thinking about embarking on currency trading? Here are some basic tips that will help you do just that...

The innovative Brighton-based startup, Naurt, that has created a plug-and-play toolkit for high-precision, beacon-free tracking

Thinking of using email marketing to promote your startup? Here are a few of the key things to consider when doing just that...

The lowdown on Fleex, the startup that helps companies provide remote employees with all they need to make working from home more comfortable
Published on: 19th October 2019
If you would like to enable commenting via your Startacus account, please enable Disqus functionality in your Account Settings.







- Startacus brings virtual speed networking to Derry & Strabane Enterprise Week 2021 12th Apr 2021 The latest addition to the LEVELUP agenda is an online Speed Networking event, in partnership with Allstate NI and powered by Netminds. Come along and make new connections!
- LEVELUP bags Digital DNA as media partners 12th Apr 2021 Digital DNA, leading lights in the NI Tech and Business community announced as media partners for the LEVELUP events at Derry & Strabane Enterprise Week
- Huge rise in dog weddings leads Feast It and Poppy’s Picnic to launch dog wedding planning service 31st Mar 2021 "Mutt-rimonials" are on the horizon thanks to Woof Weddings, the UK's first dedicated wedding planning service for dogs
- Manual, the innovative Men’s Health platform Raises $30M Series A 31st Mar 2021 Manual secures major investment to help with product development and international expansion and its overall mission to become the global destination for men’s health