#1: What type of workspace are you looking for?
First important question: have you thought about type of offices that you want to rent? The possibilities are numerous on the market, from open space positions to privatized offices to closed offices in a coworking space or a business center.
How to choose? It all depends on the size of your team but also on your expectations. A closed office, for example, rhymes with tranquility, while allowing you to enjoy common areas in a coworking space or a business center. The positions in Open space are rather recommended for small businesses with less than 10 employees and who prefer conviviality and meetings. Finally, if you want an office that is entirely in the image of your brand, with 100% private spaces, The independent office is made for you. We recommend it for teams of 15 to 250 employees.
No. 2: What contract for your offices?
The traditional commercial lease is no longer the only option for renting an office in Paris (and luckily...). More flexible and more flexible, the contract for the provision of services [ Read also Top 10 advantages of a contract for the provision of services for your offices ] meets the new expectations of agile and modern businesses. It allows you to arrive in a space already equipped and to get to work on the spot. Exit the commitment over several years, the multiplying paperwork and the endless procedures: flexible renting brings everything together under a single contract, with a tailor-made period of up to 35 months. And the must? Electricity, heating, internet, maintenance, furniture, decoration, insurance : everything is included!
#3: How many positions do you want?
Your Looking for offices will also depend on the number of employees in your company. At first glance, this question is therefore quite simple: you need as many positions as employees. But be careful anticipate your growth and therefore, your next recruitments! Even with a flexible contract, the idea is not to pack your bags and change offices every two months, so you might as well take into account future recruits who should add to your team in the next two years.
No. 4: What is the desired location?
paris. A city, twenty districts, but also an entire peripheral suburb with multiple opportunities. What is the neighborhood that is right for you? Decide the location of your future offices requires a great deal of thought beforehand.
Several points are important: the proximity of transport, the travel time for your employees, the dynamism of the neighborhood, easily accessible places to eat, etc.. There is also the question of the budget that comes into account: the rental rates will not be the same depending on the district chosen. To avoid missing out on the rare pearl, it may be interesting to remain open about the location of your future workspace and not to limit your searches to a too narrow perimeter.
No. 5: What equipment do you need?
A fully equipped office, yes, but equipped with what? If you opt for a contract for the provision of services, you will have to define your priorities in advance. Ergonomic furniture, kitchen, meeting rooms, phone box, phone box, coffee machine, photocopiers, printers, overhead projector, screens: What are your essential daily needs? Ask yourself both about the equipment necessary for the productivity of your company but also for the well-being of your employees.
No. 6: What is your budget?
If you opt for a contract for the provision of services, you should know that The rent is calculated per workstation. The price will depend on many criteria: the location of the offices, the services included, the prestige of the building, the fact that the space is private or shared, etc..
Determining a rent range before starting your search will allow you to have a guideline. For example, in the office catalog Flashoffice, we offer a price per post that goes from €100 to €1,500 per month.
No. 7: What are the habits of your employees?
Your employees are valuable and build the success of your business. Might as well take care of it! And choosing the right offices will actively contribute to their well-being at work. Some ideas: an idea box available to employees or a survey, to gather their expectations and desires for the new offices.
Do they all secretly dream of a large kitchen to have lunch together at noon? Do they need more meeting rooms? Are they looking for nearby green spaces to get some fresh air during their breaks? Gathering the opinion of employees is showing them that they matter, but it is also an opportunity to help them reveal their full potential, in a workspace that they will like to return to in the morning.
No. 8: What services are needed on a daily basis?
To make your life easier, The flexible contract includes numerous services that you can customize according to your real needs. An opportunity to take stock of the services that are essential on a daily basis. Maintenance, storage, parking included, concierge, automatic coffee delivery, refilling of paper reams, welcoming visitors, etc. : numerous options are available to help you focus 100% on your business
No. 9: What are your working hours?
Information that should not be overlooked but rather concerns coworking offices or business centers : make sure that the spaces have a schedule adapted to Your working hours. In particular, if you often work evenings and weekends, it is essential to check that the offices remain accessible at all times. Same question for vacations: remember to anticipate possible periods of closure of the space.
No. 10: What are your offices for?
To work, yes, but not only. The office is busy today a very strong role in the development of your business. So what are the most important points for you? Do you want to increase the creativity and productivity of your employees with better designed and better designed offices? Do you have in mind to make your brand more attractive to recruit more talent? Do you plan to receive customers directly into your offices? We're closing our top 10 with this question so you can keep it in mind: it will help you answer all the others...
