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The lockdown has been an unprecedented period for everybody. Some professionals have felt the uncertainty deriving from the economic situation. Others have worked hard to get a business off the ground in the middle of a pandemic. However, it is an excellent time to get your company started, and your idea deserves to find a home. And, today, we are at the verge of finally returning to the offices. If your company does not already have one, you might start working toward finally taking the leap. Here are some considerations to make.
Not all offices are suitable to become the place of growth of your current ideas and inspiration for future projects. Offices spaces have been developing over time, becoming something completely different from the line up of cubicles they used to be. Today, they are a place of creativity, communication, dialogue, and progress. However, finding the type of environment that reflects your values is paramount. For example, if you are promoting creativity, an office that is grey and bare-looking might not offer the inspiration you were hoping to give your employees.
While in the past, the idea of working from home was reserved for a few lucky ones, today it is becoming more and more accessible. Of course, there is no place like an office to spark innovation, but it is also true that a young company might have a limited budget to play with. If some of your employees already thrive while working from home or they need to stay close to their families, you could opt for flexible working hours. This not only allows them to work in a place where they feel comfortable, but it can help you save money.
The standard idea of office imprinted in most entrepreneurs’ minds is no longer close to the reality of such an environment. As we have seen the evolution of office spaces have blessed us with open space areas and inspirational settings. Another change that has come around in later years is the idea of coworking spaces, or even renting a few stations for as long as you need it.
Solutions such as the serviced offices from BE Offices allow first-time entrepreneurs and young companies to enjoy state-of-the-art office spaces while staying within budget. Check your options before committing!
Of course, offices must be the place where productivity reaches its peak. However, if you have just started your business, you are also probably figuring out work frames and talent uses. In this case, having your employees follow a specific procedure without welcoming suggestions can cause you to stall. Instead, make sure the office becomes the heart of the company, where you can rethink work frames and inspire creativity.
However, it does not require you to invest a significant amount of money or undertake a complete remodelling of the space. Any room will do, as far as you are open to welcome new ideas and strategies!
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Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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