{"id":25470,"date":"2016-12-19T14:31:47","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T18:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=25470"},"modified":"2023-03-17T13:50:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T17:50:56","slug":"smart-budgeting-first-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2016\/smart-budgeting-first-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Budgeting For Your First Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019ve made it through that treacherous first year where so many other businesses fail. You\u2019re turning a consistently healthy profit, your target market is receptive, and investors are starting to show some interest. First of all, congratulations! If you\u2019re finally ready to move your business out of your bedroom and into an office<\/a>, here are some valuable money management tips for keeping on top of the budget.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Plan for Expansion Too Early<\/h3>\n

The typical lease for an office space requires a two-to-five-year commitment. However, if you\u2019re planning to grow your operation rapidly, it\u2019s a distinct possibility that you may outgrow your commercial space before the lease is up. If you\u2019re going through a lot of rapid growth, and you can\u2019t see your operation slowing down any time soon, then make sure you take this into account before signing any dotted lines. One of the best ways to get around this dilemma is finding a space in a larger building with other vacant spaces. Most commercial landlords couldn\u2019t care less about the space you\u2019re renting, provided that you\u2019re renting one of their <\/i>spaces. Getting a space in one of these properties will often allow you to move into an adjacent space without breaking your original lease agreement.<\/p>\n

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\n11 Tips for Finding Office Space on a Shoestring Budget<\/em><\/p>\n

Be Frugal When Buying<\/h3>\n

Now that you\u2019re finally moving your business into an actual office space, it can be easy to get caught up in grand fantasies. You might want the latest and greatest everything, and build up that beautiful, cutting-edge office you\u2019ve always dreamed of. If you\u2019re not careful though, this kind of thinking can cause a massive strain on your capital, and put a significant dent in your bottom line. When you\u2019re sourcing office equipment, try to tone down your expectations somewhat. With the sheer number of vendors out there, it won\u2019t be all that hard to find a copier, phone system etc. that may not be top of the range, but will fulfil your needs just fine. For more savings, you may want to consider buying used equipment or furniture from local classifieds. Failing that, you can usually find a vendor who will be open to negotiating on price. I\u2019m not saying you\u2019ll never get that massive oak desk and floor-to-ceiling windows for your office, I\u2019m just saying you should put it off for a while!<\/p>\n

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\n27 Money-Saving Tips From Successful Small Businesses<\/em><\/p>\n

Take your Time Choosing Service Providers<\/h3>\n

You\u2019re going to have a lot of choice when it comes to finding service providers for your phone system, internet and other services you might need. Make sure you\u2019re not only using all available online resources to compare pricing plans from major providers, but also reaching out to other commercial tenants in and around your building about who they use. Word-of-mouth referrals are often the best way to find great deals on these services. Communication utility firms will usually want you to sign a long-term contract, and pay some hefty cancellation fees if you change your mind. Get it right the first time, and you\u2019ll thank yourself later!<\/p>\n

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\n How to Purchase Commercial Real Estate<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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