May be your business is experiencing expanding or downsizing in China, and you need to find a new office for new development. While changing an office does not only refer to the move of your current office, the following tips may give you some suggestions.
1. Anticipate the future
As we all known, moving is always expensive. If your company is small, you’d better review your business plans at least every other year to try to anticipate building needs. Do your best to reasonably account for your company's future prospects for growth and find a location that can accommodate them.
2. Get professional help
Even if you have been very familiar with the city in which your company is located, some professional advice will be helpful. In addition to perusing the want ads, call the local board of realtors and ask for specialists in commercial office rentals. You can also ask people who work in areas that seem suitable to make recommendations.
3. Don't be shy about details
Since you are choosing a new place which is better for your business, try to be more careful when seeing a place. You should ask about such things as services within the building, electrical capacity, room for expansion, and absence of hazardous materials. Also, ascertain what other kinds of businesses are in the building.
On the other hand, do not just look at utilities, learn to inspect them. By doing this you can make sure whether the electrical system can provide your business with all the power it requires. Some special wiring should also be paid attention to.
4. Check for handicapped access
Many businesses are now required to accommodate the special needs of the disabled. You should be much more careful when seeing an old building; otherwise you will need to pay more for the future remodeling process.
5. Get to the bottom line in lease negotiations
Before signing a contract, you can have much chance to get more benefits. You can ask whether parking is included in the rent, or find out how your rentable area will be measured, and what will happen if larger tenants in the building need your space for expansion. Be sure to pin down what's important to you besides the rent.