When starting or expanding your business, one key question that comes to mind is how much office space do you actually need? Office space is as important of a resource as computing equipment and skilled personnel, so it’s vital to plan for the required space. Unfortunately, office space planning can be a taxing affair if not accounted for properly. Despite what contractors would have you believe, allocating the right amount of space is not an exact science and can be quite confusing. When your real estate agent asks you how much additional square feet your business will need, it is important to be prepared.

When determining how much office space is needed, it’s a good idea to plan your various work spaces by the requirements of the job. For instance, a secretary may not need the same amount of space as an engineer or a file room. When zoning the office, be aware that the qualifications of the job allow for a certain amount of square footage. Managers will need additional space in their office, to allow room for interviews and meetings with their staff, so it is best practice to allow for about 200 square feet. Customer service representatives and other cubicle workers spend the work day behind a computer, and perhaps on a phone service, so their needs for space will be much less than others. An average cubicle space of about 125 square feet will suffice for the vast majority of office workers.

Do you have temporary employees? As the requirements of their jobs may vary on a daily basis, it would make sense to allow them minimal space in your office; after all, they will be shared between departments. Mail rooms and file rooms should be allowed a little more space, depending on the nature of the business. If you intend on using paper records, it may be good practice to allow for at least 200 square feet for your file room, and about 125 square feet for your mail room.

Renting office space may also be a possible solution. As your business expands, some times it is necessary to rent a little bit of extra space while you optimize your office. Just be aware that the space you rent will more than likely not be yours to manipulate and expand, so it is important to know what the expectations of the landlord are. There is nothing worse for business than an eviction caused by an irate land owner. Always be aware of your zoning privileges.

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