3 Tips for Renting a Temporary Office

Many Cities are experiencing previously unheard-of demand for temporary office space. This rise in demand has taken place at a time when markets are more fluid and prone to disruption, forcing businesses to become more flexible and adaptive.

The uses and benefits of temporary office rentals are easy enough to see. If you’re starting a new business or launching a short-term project, a temporary office means you can avoid the short-term costs of outfitting your workspace and the long-term commitment of a typical office lease. If you’re visiting on business, you can rent office space for a day, giving you a productive work environment and a professional meeting space for hosting clients. If you don’t have an office of your own, a temporary office gives you access to high-quality workspace at an affordable rate.

But finding the perfect temporary office? That’s not always so easy. To help you find the right short-term office rental for your needs, here are three tips from the experts at Office Evolution^®.

Find the Right Terms. When renting a temporary office, you’ll need to start by defining the length of short-term workspace rental you need. If you want to rent an office by the hour or by the day, you’ll need to look for a workspace that offers day office rentals. But if you need an office for a month or longer, you’ll need to find a space that offers flexible monthly leases. Different workspaces offer different types of leases, so the length of your lease will influence your options.

Find Workspace That Fits Your Work Style. No matter the length of your lease, it’s important that you rent an office in a space that’s well-suited to your personality and your style of work. First and foremost, make sure that you’ll have all of the furniture, equipment, and resources you need. Once you’ve met these criteria, make sure that the culture and feel of the space is a good match for your personality. Luckily, the market for temporary office space includes a wide range of spaces. So if a space doesn’t feel like the perfect fit, keep looking.

Low-Cost Alternatives to a Temporary Office. A temporary workspace rental is a great way to reduce workspace costs in a number of scenarios. Even so, a tight budget can be an obstacle in your search for a short-term office space rental. If costs are tight, it’s typically best not to compromise on a cheaper — but ill-suited — workspace. Instead, consider researching cost-friendly alternatives to a temporary office.

One option to consider is coworking. At Office Evolution, our coworking memberships are the perfect cost-friendly alternative to one of our office rentals. At our shared workspace, you’ll find a thriving community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and startups.