2torial #0924:
Learn2 Rent Commercial Space (continued)

Define your space needs

If you choose a space that's too large, you'll be throwing money down the drain. On the other hand, a growing company needs elbow room to make way for future expansion. As you're determining square-footage needs, consider the following questions:

• Do you need a reception area for clients and other visitors?

• Do you need a conference/meeting room?

• Which workers require quiet and/or privacy? How many will require private offices, and how many can work in cubicles?

• How many people do you intend to employ by the time your lease is up?

• Are bathrooms sufficient for the number of employees?

• Do you need a kitchen or some other communal space where employees can gather informally?

• Do you want distinct areas for different divisions of your company (i.e. marketing, technical, administrative, management, etc.)?