When you start running a new company and begin to employ staff, you will need to rent out some office space. As all new companies are usually stretched for money, there’s a good chance that this office will be just as big for your current needs. Hardly any new entrepreneurs are able to rent a sizeable office that their business could grow into. This can cause issues when the business does start to grow and develop, as things are going to become cramped very quickly. Don’t worry, though; you won’t need to start hunting for a bigger office just yet. If you use these next few tips, you will be able to maximize your current office space while you start to save up for a larger office.
Digitize As Many Documents As Possible
One of the main reasons why many companies struggle for space in their office is because they still work with a very large amount of paperwork. If this is the same as your company, then you will no doubt have a lot of filing cabinets to try to keep all of this highly organized. There is one way around this, thankfully. You just need to digitize your documents so that they can all be stored as soft copies on the cloud. This is very secure and will mean you won’t need quite as many filing cabinets taking up floor space in the office.
Consider Walking Meetings
Why waste space by having a meeting room when you and your team could simply have walking meetings? This means that you will be able to fill the room that was used for meetings with a few more desks to create an extra working space. Walking meetings are all the rage these days as they help to promote a healthy lifestyle for office workers. They ensure everyone taking part will go for a leisurely stroll so they are more likely to hit their daily step target.
Rent Some Self-Storage Units
If you have a lot of equipment and furniture that you don’t want to get rid of just yet but don’t really have the space for in your office, you could always move them into some self storage units. There are lots of firms and companies that now offer this kind of storage that anyone can rent out. You can then move a lot of clutter from your office into your rented unit. It’s also a great solution for storing sensitive paperwork that you need to keep as hard copies but don’t require regular access to.
Sell Or Recycle Old Or Hardly Used Equipment
Of course, if you know that you aren’t going to use some of your old equipment again, then it could be worth selling it. Not only will this save you a lot of space, but it will also earn you a bit of extra cash. You can simply list the items on an online auction site, such as eBay.
These are just a few things you can do to make more space in your office!
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