Temporary Office Rental

Temporary office rentals are a cost-effective, short-term alternative office solution for busy professionals
By Kristen McClung A temporary office rental is a smart alternative to traditional office space leases or commercial real estate office purchases. Temporary office rentals offer great advantages like reduced costs for support staff and all-inclusive monthly lease prices. Temporary office rentals are particularly appealing to start-up companies and small business professionals who lack capital for permanent equipment and furniture.
 

Temporary office rentals usually come fully equipped and furnished for quick and easy setup for busy business professionals. Temporary office rental facilities typically provide mail, telephone and internet services and some even offer shared support staff services.

To find the best deal on temporary office rentals, take the time to compare facilities. Pay close attention to the following:

1. Is the temporary office rental in a location convenient for you, your staff and your clients? Is the office easy to find and accessible by major roads and highways?

2. What kind of facilities and amenities are offered with the temporary office rental? Is the space fully furnished? Does it project a professional image?

3. What support services are included in the temporary office rental? Does the office space include telephones, voice mail and internet connection? Do you have access to clerical support?

Choose a conveniently located temporary office rental

Location is important, especially if you plan to meet current and prospective clients at your office. If you are an expanding business, be sure to consider the office location from an employee's commuting perspective. Look for a temporary office rental located in a safe and attractive neighborhood with well-kept grounds and adequate parking.
Try: Search for temporary office spaces in the United States, United Kingdom and worldwide at OfficeBroker.com. Regus offers temporary offices in 950 locations encompassing 70 countries and 400 cities. Micro Office Solutions specializes in full-service temporary office spaces in New York City.

Select a temporary office rental with attractive facilities

Your temporary office rental should project an image of success. Evaluate the quality of the furniture, appearance of the office and lobby areas and overall cleanliness of the building. Seek temporary office rentals with attractive meeting and conference rooms that will impress current and future clients.
Try: Intelligent Office offers tastefully decorated offices customized to fit your business needs with features like executive chairs, side chairs, desks and desk lamps. Search Office Space provides readily accessible wired desk spaces or workstations.

Lease a temporary office rental with professional equipment and support services

Make sure your temporary office rental is equipped with the infrastructure you need for business success. Temporary office rentals should include standard business equipment like telephones, fax machines, copiers and high-speed internet access. Look for value-added services like receptionists, clerical support, mail services, personalized telephone answering services and videoconferencing capabilities.
Try: Officescape offers several Office on Demand service packages ranging from basic office equipment to advanced teleconferencing solutions designed to meet your specific business needs. Barrister Executive Suites provides workstations with personalized telephone answering, professional reception services and mail sorting and delivery. Galleria International Corporate Suites offers receptionist, telephone answering and state-of-the-art equipment standard with all temporary office rentals with additional services available on an as-needed basis.

• When evaluating a temporary office rental, be sure to talk with your potential office space partners and current building tenants. Find out about their business, working hours, clients and business culture. Consider leasing a temporary office rental near complementary businesses to increase your business contacts and exposure.
• Leases for temporary office rentals are typically three to six months, with some facilities offering weekly lease options or even daily rates. Be sure a lawyer who specializes in office and sub-leases reviews your lease contract before you sign any paperwork.