Whilst more and more people are working from home, and there are many benefits to home working or running a business from your home, there often comes a point where a home office is no longer viable as you and/or your business have simply outgrown it. Here are some signs you may need to consider an alternative base for your business:
- Your Business is Expanding
A growing business will normally involve needing to take on additional employees and an increase in stock and/or paperwork. All of these may make space an issue if you are working from home and work space is limited.
- Your Work Space is Cluttered
If your home office has become a dumping ground for work and non-work items, then it is time to declutter. A home office should be purely an office space, not a dumping ground for washing and gym equipment! Similarly, try and only keep a few essential work items close by, and store the rest away.
- You are Struggling to find a Work/Life Balance
Many people love the convenience of working from home and find they are more productive at home than working in an office – there is no commute and no distractions. However, some people find it hard to switch off in the evenings and at the weekend, so if you are finding it hard to separate your home and work life, then it might be time to look for alternative premises.
What is the alternative?
Most people initially think that if they have outgrown their work space at home, they need to lease commercial property. However, this means a long-term commitment and a conveyancer or solicitor to sort out the necessary paperwork. You will also have to allow for utilities and property taxes and public liability insurance.
If this sounds like a lot of extra work and money, there is an alternative option. If your home office simply lacks storage space, you could consider renting a storage unit to keep your files, archives and stock secure.
We now have seven storage sites across Hastings and St Leonards, in a range of sizes from 15sq ft to 180sq ft, and with our units starting at just £10.92 per week for our smallest units, then they are much more cost-effective than a commercial property. There are also no overheads such as electricity, gas, water rates or council tax with an Offerfair self-storage unit.
So, if you have outgrown your home work space, then contact us today to discuss how we can help take your business to the next level!
