Your business premises are so much more than just a place to get your work done. They’re your headquarters; they solidify your branding, they can, in various ways, be the difference between success and failure. So it’s important that you’re working in the right place, rather than just in the first place that comes along, or wherever is most convenient.

Below, we take a look at a few key factors that you should think about in order to find the place that’s right for your needs.

How Many People?

First, let’s think about the people who are going to be working at your premises. There’s nothing worse than thinking that you’ve found the right place, only to figure out pretty soon after you’ve moved in that it’s too large or too small. It’s also important that you’re choosing your place based on your future needs, rather than just on whatever you need right now. A place that’s perfectly designed for your current ten employees won’t be all that useful if you’re planning on doubling your number of employees in the next year.

The Right Location

As well as what happens inside the walls of your work premises, you’ll also want to think about the general location. While it might not feel like it, this can have a huge impact on your success. For example, if you have a business that relies on foot traffic for success (such as a shop), then it’ll make little sense to be located in an out of the way spot. In some cases, the opposite might be true — the best option might be to choose a more rural area for your business, since buildings in these spots are usually more spacious and affordable. When you’re looking for commercial land for sale, think about where you want to be located, not just what it looks and feels like on the inside. Also, think about how easy it is to reach for your employees — you might run into issues if there’s a long commute there and back.

Getting the Look

Work premises, especially offices, used to be pretty boring. We can all picture the classic office look, can’t we? In this day and age, that just won’t cut it. It’s much better to put your own stamp on things. An office is your chance to show off and cement your branding. So make sure that you’re adding some of your company’s personality to proceedings.

Working Productively

Ultimately, this is a place for work. And as such, you’ll want to ensure that it’s a productive office. There are things that you can do that will help to push it in this direction. For instance, first, there’s the matter of creating a working atmosphere — if your work site is calm and bright, then people will find it easy to focus. You’ll also want to take a leaf out of the book of Silicon Valley, too, and add spaces that are for relaxing and having fun — they really do help to boost productivity.