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How Flexible Executive Suites Weigh Up Against Conventional Offices

officebroker.com presents the key benefits of flexible executive suites when compared to a conventional office lease.

Access to professional conference rooms are a popular feature of executive suites

When it comes to finding a new executive suite, there are many factors and potential pitfalls to consider. Does it represent real value for money? Will it suit your business image? Are there any hidden extras?

Keeping costs under control is one of the key factors for many businesses seeking office space in the US, and it may surprise you to know that flexible executive suites can offer significant cost-saving advantages and value for money when compared to a conventional office lease.

To help you in the decision-making process, we have outlined below a list of costs that are normally included with flexible executive suites, but not with conventional offices.

To find out if your preferred office includes specific services such as those provided below, get in touch with our office space experts by calling 1-877-663-6652 for free and impartial advice.

The Benefits of Flexible Executive Suites vs. Conventional Offices

Business services... Executive suites usually offer an excellent package of business services. In most cases there will be a fully staffed reception, offering meet and greet services, a personalized call answering facility and voicemail system. This provides a professional impression and allows calls to be taken on your behalf when you're unavailable. Many business centers also offer 'virtual office' solutions, providing an extension of these services along with additional options such as admin support.

IT and phoneline infrastructures... One of the biggest benefits of executive suites is that there is almost always fully installed cabling and an operational IT and phoneline infrastructure, which means that you can move in and be ready to go virtually straight away. Some business centers also include the latest in technology, with the likes of digital PABX telephone systems, broadband internet, Wi-Fi access, Cat5e cabling and jacks (3 per person on average), and more.

Office essentials... The majority of executive suites provide furniture and fittings such as window blinds, partitions and carpeting, although you will often be given the option of taking your own furniture if you wish. In some cases offices are more basic and will require you to furnish the space yourself, but power points and cabling will usually be provided for you.

Reception, meeting rooms and communal areas... One common factor of many business centres is the addition of a professional and welcoming reception area, and meeting rooms - often with the addition of conference equipment. Most also include communal areas with tables and chairs. This facility is often overlooked, but it provides an excellent place for staff to have a break for lunch, take a private phone call, or even conduct informal meetings with other colleagues.

Kitchen area and equipment... Kitchen areas are also provided in the majority of business centres, which typically include equipment such as a fridge, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, crockery and cutlery, along with complimentary coffee and hot drinks.

Utilities... Utilities such as gas, oil, electricity and water are normally included in the cost of taking space at an executive suite.

Cleaning and janitorial services... Most flexible executive suites and serviced offices provide cleaning and janitorial services, which is one less thing for you to worry about. The services also include extras such as waste collection and disposal, janitorial supplies and consumables, common area cleaning, office suite cleaning, window cleaning and more.

Building maintenance... A major benefit for many businesses choosing an executive suite is that building maintenance is often included in the agreed cost. This will factor in the likes of buildings insurance, elevator maintenance, lighting and bulb replacements, a dilapidations fund, and facilities management services.

Security, access and safety... The majority of executive suites come with reliable safety and security features, ranging from alarms and security lights to electronic access control and system maintenance.

Get Free Expert Assistance on your Executive Suite Search!

This list shows that there are many facilities and services available, which can sometimes seem quite daunting when you are searching for an executive suite - especially if you're doing so for the first time. At officebroker.com we take care of this for you, by listening to your requirements and then searching our extensive database to find the right options to suit you.

We will always narrow the options down and present the best selection, and then widen the search if necessary. We provide a complete end-to-end service, which means we help you from the first search right through to organising office tours and helping you to negotiate a good deal.

And best of all, our service is completely free and impartial.

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